Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1
696 Jurong West Ctrl 1, Singapore 640696
Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1996, with 92 dwelling units. Across 84 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$510k (S$456 psf, 106 sqm). The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1996, with 92 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 92
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$510k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$510k (S$456 psf), from 84 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 55 | S$492,000recent | 102 sqm | S$431 psf |
| 5-Room | 29 | S$508,000recent | 125 sqm | S$378 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 Jun 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1 get?
Flats at Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,550/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.0% (from 14 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,550/mo
14 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 10 | S$2,450/mo |
| 5-Room | 4 | S$3,000/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 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1 has 84 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$678,000 in Jun 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$678,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 102 sqm | S$583,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 102 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 102 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$613,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Nov 2019 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 102 sqm | S$463,000 |
| Jul 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Jan 2019 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$547,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 sqm | S$508,000 |
What flat types are in Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1 has 92 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1 is an HDB block in Jurong West.
Block 696 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 12 storeys. It has an estimated 92 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 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1, Singapore 640696. 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 420m away, around 7 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, and The Frontier Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1 is Boon Lay MRT, about 420 m away (~7 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Boon Lay MRT420 m · ~7 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 km278 m
- Boon Lay Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km625 m
- Boon Lay Garden Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority656 m
- Westwood Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority956 m
- West Grove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority961 m
- Jurong West Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km969 m
- Corporation Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority988 m
- Jurong West Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1?
Buying a flat at Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1 (~S$510k) needs about S$4,066/mo in income and S$1,915/mo in repayments, after S$9,900 stamp duty and a S$128k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$510k) — 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$9,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$128k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,915/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,066/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 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$510k (S$456 psf), from 84 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$492k; 5-Room ≈ S$508k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1 has about 72 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 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1 is about 6.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,550/mo against a resale price of about S$510k. 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 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$510k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,066/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,915/mo after a S$128k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1 is Boon Lay MRT, about 420 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1?⌄
Boon Lay Garden Primary School, Westwood Primary School, West Grove Primary School, Corporation Primary School are within 1 km of Block 696 Jurong West Ctrl 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.