Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1
679B Jurong West Ctrl 1, Singapore 642679
Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1998, with 60 dwelling units. Across 28 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$526k (S$425 psf, 115 sqm). The lease has approximately 75 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1998, with 60 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 60
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$526k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 75 years
What are resale prices at Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$526k (S$425 psf), from 28 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 28 | S$525,888recent | 115 sqm | S$425 psf |
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“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 Dec 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1 get?
Flats at Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.3% (from 15 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
15 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 15 | S$3,200/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1 has 28 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$700,000 in Dec 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 114 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 114 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 115 sqm | S$525,888 |
| Oct 2019 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 115 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jul 2019 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 114 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Sept 2018 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Apr 2018 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 115 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Sept 2017 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 114 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Sept 2016 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 115 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Jul 2015 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 115 sqm | S$520,000 |
What flat types are in Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1 has 60 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West.
Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1 is an HDB block located along Jurong West Ctrl 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1998, with up to 17 storeys. It has an estimated 60 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1, Singapore 642679. 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 Boon Lay MRT, approximately 590m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Jurong Point for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blks 221A/B Boon Lay Place for food options, Jurong Central Park for greenery and recreation, Pioneer Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and The Frontier Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1 is Boon Lay MRT, about 590 m away (~9 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Boon Lay MRT590 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- River Valley High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km330 m
- Boon Lay Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km481 m
- Westwood Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority714 m
- West Grove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority760 m
- Corporation Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority807 m
- Boon Lay Garden Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority807 m
- Jurong West Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority963 m
- Jurong West Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Buying a flat at Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1 (~S$526k) needs about S$4,192/mo in income and S$1,975/mo in repayments, after S$10,377 stamp duty and a S$131k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$526k) — 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$10,377
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$131k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,975/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,192/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$526k (S$425 psf), from 28 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1 has about 75 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 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1 is about 7.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$526k. 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 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$526k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,192/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,975/mo after a S$131k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1 is Boon Lay MRT, about 590 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1?⌄
Westwood Primary School, West Grove Primary School, Corporation Primary School, Boon Lay Garden Primary School are within 1 km of Block 679B Jurong West Ctrl 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.