Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1
686A Jurong West Ctrl 1, Singapore 641686
Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1999, with 97 dwelling units. Across 74 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$582k (S$548 psf, 94 sqm). The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1999, with 97 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 1999
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 97
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$582k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$582k (S$548 psf), from 74 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 38 | S$516,888recent | 94 sqm | S$516 psf |
| 5-Room | 21 | S$537,000recent | 110 sqm | S$454 psf |
| Executive | 15 | S$688,888recent | 132 sqm | S$485 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 3 for rent — 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 Aug 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 get?
Flats at Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.4% (from 13 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
13 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 7 | S$3,600/mo |
| 5-Room | 6 | S$2,400/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 has 74 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$598,000 in Aug 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 94 sqm | S$598,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 111 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 94 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Jun 2024 | Executive | 16 TO 18 | 133 sqm | S$870,000 |
| Apr 2024 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 133 sqm | S$818,000 |
| Feb 2024 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$778,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 94 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 94 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Apr 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$740,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 94 sqm | S$581,888 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$522,000 |
What flat types are in Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 has 97 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West.
Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 is an HDB block located along Jurong West Ctrl 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1999, with up to 17 storeys. It has an estimated 97 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room, 5-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1, Singapore 641686. 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 377m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Jurong Point for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Jurong West Hawker Centre 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 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 is Boon Lay MRT, about 377 m away (~6 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Boon Lay MRT377 m · ~6 min
- Pioneer MRT951 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Boon Lay Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km340 m
- River Valley High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km537 m
- West Grove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority704 m
- Jurong West Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority725 m
- Westwood Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority768 m
- Jurong West Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km782 m
- Frontier Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority820 m
- Boon Lay Garden Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority957 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Buying a flat at Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 (~S$582k) needs about S$4,639/mo in income and S$2,185/mo in repayments, after S$12,057 stamp duty and a S$145k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$582k) — 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$12,057
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$145k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,185/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,639/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$582k (S$548 psf), from 74 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$517k; 5-Room ≈ S$537k; Executive ≈ S$689k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 has about 74 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1999). 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 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 is about 7.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$582k. 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 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$582k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,639/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,185/mo after a S$145k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 is Boon Lay MRT, about 377 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1?⌄
West Grove Primary School, Jurong West Primary School, Westwood Primary School, Frontier Primary School are within 1 km of Block 686A Jurong West Ctrl 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.