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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$642k (99 sqm), from 103 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1
What is the resale price at Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 have recently resold around S$642k (99 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$471k; 5-Room ≈ S$537k; Executive ≈ S$615k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1?⌄
Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 has approximately 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1996). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1?⌄
Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 has 123 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 688 Jurong West Ctrl 1 sits in Jurong West, in the Jurong West planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈71 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
