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Block 557 Jurong West St 42

557 Jurong West St 42, Singapore 640557

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Mar 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 557 Jurong West St 42 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1983, with 109 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$380k (104 sqm), from 105 resales on record. The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 557 Jurong West St 42?

Key Takeaway

Block 557 Jurong West St 42 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1983, with 109 dwelling units.

Town
Jurong West
Planning area
Jurong West
Completed
1983
Storeys
12
Total units
109
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$380k
Last transacted
Mar 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 58 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 557 Jurong West St 42?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$380k (S$339 psf), from 105 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room105S$380,000recent104 sqmS$339 psf

“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Mar 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 557 Jurong West St 42?

Key Takeaway

Block 557 Jurong West St 42 has 105 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$538,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Mar 20264-Room10 TO 12104 sqmS$538,000
Nov 20254-Room10 TO 12104 sqmS$520,000
Oct 20244-Room04 TO 06104 sqmS$481,000
Aug 20244-Room07 TO 09104 sqmS$488,000
Dec 20234-Room10 TO 12104 sqmS$488,000
Nov 20224-Room04 TO 06104 sqmS$435,000
May 20214-Room07 TO 09104 sqmS$380,000
Nov 20204-Room01 TO 03104 sqmS$327,500
Mar 20204-Room04 TO 06104 sqmS$313,888
Jun 20184-Room07 TO 09104 sqmS$340,000
Jul 20174-Room04 TO 06104 sqmS$348,000
Jul 20174-Room10 TO 12104 sqmS$348,000
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What flat types are in Block 557 Jurong West St 42?

Key Takeaway

Block 557 Jurong West St 42 has 109 units, mostly 4-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 109
5

How far is Block 557 Jurong West St 42 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Hua Yi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km407 m
  • Shuqun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority778 m
  • Rulang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority807 m
  • Yuhua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km885 m
  • Fuhua Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Jurongville Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Corporation Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Boon Lay Garden Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km

Shops, food & parks

Supermarket: Ng Toh Tet · 294 mHawker centre: Blk 505 Jurong West Street 52 · 482 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 557 Jurong West St 42?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 557 Jurong West St 42 (~S$380k) needs about S$3,029/mo in income and S$1,427/mo in repayments, after S$6,000 stamp duty and a S$95k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$380k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →

Buyer's Stamp Duty

S$6,000

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$95k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,427/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,029/mo

MSR/TDSR @ stress rate

First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 557 Jurong West St 42

What is the resale price at Block 557 Jurong West St 42?

4-Room flats at Block 557 Jurong West St 42 have recently resold around S$380k (104 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 557 Jurong West St 42?

Block 557 Jurong West St 42 has approximately 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 557 Jurong West St 42?

Block 557 Jurong West St 42 has 109 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 557 Jurong West St 42?

Shuqun Primary School, Rulang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 557 Jurong West St 42 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 557 Jurong West St 42 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 557 Jurong West St 42 sits in Jurong West, in the Jurong West planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈58 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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