Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1
688 Jurong West Ctrl 1, Singapore 640688
Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1996, with 123 dwelling units. Across 103 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$642k (S$523 psf, 99 sqm). The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1996, with 123 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 123
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$642k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$642k (S$523 psf), from 103 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 48 | S$470,500recent | 99 sqm | S$442 psf |
| 5-Room | 30 | S$537,000recent | 118 sqm | S$423 psf |
| Executive | 25 | S$615,000recent | 139 sqm | S$411 psf |
Live now: 7 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$615k) and 4 for rent (median S$1,100/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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 get?
Flats at Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 7 | S$2,500/mo |
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,500/mo |
| 5-Room | 10 | S$2,600/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 has 103 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$632,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 99 sqm | S$632,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 99 sqm | S$668,000 |
| Dec 2025 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 139 sqm | S$812,000 |
| Jul 2025 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 139 sqm | S$918,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 99 sqm | S$642,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Mar 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 139 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 99 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Aug 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 139 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 99 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 99 sqm | S$523,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$550,000 |
What flat types are in Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 has 123 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West.
Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 is an HDB block located along Jurong West Ctrl 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1996, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 123 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 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1, Singapore 640688. 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 289m away, around 4 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 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 is Boon Lay MRT, about 289 m away (~5 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Boon Lay MRT289 m · ~5 min
- Pioneer MRT975 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 km425 m
- River Valley High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km525 m
- Jurong West Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km744 m
- Jurong West Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority759 m
- West Grove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority794 m
- Frontier Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority817 m
- Westwood Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority863 m
- Boon Lay Garden Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority911 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Buying a flat at Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 (~S$642k) needs about S$5,118/mo in income and S$2,411/mo in repayments, after S$13,860 stamp duty and a S$161k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$642k) — 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$13,860
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$161k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,411/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,118/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 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$642k (S$523 psf), from 103 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$471k; 5-Room ≈ S$537k; Executive ≈ S$615k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 has about 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1996). 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 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 is about 6.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$642k. 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 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$642k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,118/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,411/mo after a S$161k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 is Boon Lay MRT, about 289 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1?⌄
Jurong West Primary School, West Grove Primary School, Frontier Primary School, Westwood Primary School are within 1 km of Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.