Block 642 Jurong West St 61
642 Jurong West St 61, Singapore 640642
Block 642 Jurong West St 61 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1998, with 126 dwelling units. Across 91 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$520k (S$474 psf, 100 sqm). The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 642 Jurong West St 61?
Block 642 Jurong West St 61 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1998, with 126 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 126
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$520k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 642 Jurong West St 61?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$520k (S$474 psf), from 91 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 48 | S$508,000recent | 100 sqm | S$472 psf |
| 5-Room | 43 | S$490,000recent | 120 sqm | S$375 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$560k) and 3 for rent (median S$4,500/mo) — search all listings.
“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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 642 Jurong West St 61 get?
Flats at Block 642 Jurong West St 61 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 16 | S$3,550/mo |
| 4-Room | 10 | S$3,600/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 642 Jurong West St 61?
Block 642 Jurong West St 61 has 91 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$515,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$550,888 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$636,500 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$456,888 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$490,000 |
What flat types are in Block 642 Jurong West St 61?
Block 642 Jurong West St 61 has 126 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 642 Jurong West St 61?
Block 642 Jurong West St 61 is an HDB block in Jurong West.
Block 642 Jurong West St 61 is an HDB block located along Jurong West St 61. The block is recorded as completed around 1998, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 126 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 642 Jurong West St 61, Singapore 640642. It is part of District 22, Jurong, the Jurong West planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Pioneer MRT, approximately 351m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Jurong Point for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Jurong West Hawker Centre for food options, Yunnan Park for greenery and recreation, Pioneer Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Nanyang Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 642 Jurong West St 61 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 642 Jurong West St 61 is Pioneer MRT, about 351 m away (~6 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Pioneer MRT351 m · ~6 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Jurong West Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority355 m
- Frontier Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority615 m
- West Grove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority631 m
- Boon Lay Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km722 m
- Jurong West Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km899 m
- Xingnan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority910 m
- Westwood Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority920 m
- Juying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km966 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 642 Jurong West St 61?
Buying a flat at Block 642 Jurong West St 61 (~S$520k) needs about S$4,145/mo in income and S$1,952/mo in repayments, after S$10,200 stamp duty and a S$130k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$520k) — 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$10,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$130k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,952/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,145/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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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
Recent sales at Block 642 Jurong West St 61 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 642 Jurong West St 61
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 642 Jurong West St 61 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 642 Jurong West St 61 have recently resold for a median of about S$520k (S$474 psf), from 91 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 642 Jurong West St 61 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$508k; 5-Room ≈ S$490k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 642 Jurong West St 61 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 642 Jurong West St 61 has about 72 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1998). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 642 Jurong West St 61?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 642 Jurong West St 61 is about 8.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$520k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 642 Jurong West St 61?⌄
For a flat at about S$520k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,145/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,952/mo after a S$130k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 642 Jurong West St 61?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 642 Jurong West St 61 is Pioneer MRT, about 351 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 642 Jurong West St 61?⌄
Jurong West Primary School, Frontier Primary School, West Grove Primary School, Xingnan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 642 Jurong West St 61 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
