Block 849 Jurong West St 81
849 Jurong West St 81, Singapore 640849
Block 849 Jurong West St 81 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1994, with 54 dwelling units. Across 56 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$405k (S$288 psf, 127 sqm). The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 849 Jurong West St 81?
Block 849 Jurong West St 81 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1994, with 54 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 1994
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 54
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$405k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 849 Jurong West St 81?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$405k (S$288 psf), from 56 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 1 | S$235,000 | 109 sqm | S$200 psf |
| 5-Room | 55 | S$405,000recent | 127 sqm | S$288 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 Aug 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 849 Jurong West St 81 get?
Flats at Block 849 Jurong West St 81 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.9% (from 17 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
17 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 17 | 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 Sept 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 849 Jurong West St 81?
Block 849 Jurong West St 81 has 56 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$560,000 in Aug 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 127 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 135 sqm | S$482,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 127 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Feb 2019 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 127 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Dec 2018 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 127 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Sept 2018 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 126 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Jul 2018 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 127 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Jul 2018 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 126 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Dec 2017 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 135 sqm | S$418,500 |
| Aug 2017 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 126 sqm | S$418,000 |
| Aug 2016 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 126 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Sept 2014 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 135 sqm | S$445,000 |
What flat types are in Block 849 Jurong West St 81?
Block 849 Jurong West St 81 has 54 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 849 Jurong West St 81?
Block 849 Jurong West St 81 is an HDB block in Jurong West.
Block 849 Jurong West St 81 is an HDB block located along Jurong West St 81. The block is recorded as completed around 1994, with up to 14 storeys. It has an estimated 54 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 849 Jurong West St 81, Singapore 640849. It is part of District 22, Jurong, the Jurong West planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
Nearby amenities include Jurong Point for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET LIMITED? for groceries, Jurong West Hawker Centre for food options, Yunnan Park for greenery and recreation, and Nanyang Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 849 Jurong West St 81 from MRT and schools?
4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Xingnan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority551 m
- West Grove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority855 m
- Juying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km927 m
- Westwood Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority999 m
- Jurong West Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Boon Lay Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Frontier Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Westwood Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 849 Jurong West St 81?
Buying a flat at Block 849 Jurong West St 81 (~S$405k) needs about S$3,229/mo in income and S$1,521/mo in repayments, after S$6,750 stamp duty and a S$101k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$405k) — 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$6,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$101k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,521/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,229/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 849 Jurong West St 81
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 849 Jurong West St 81 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 849 Jurong West St 81 have recently resold for a median of about S$405k (S$288 psf), from 56 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 849 Jurong West St 81 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$235k; 5-Room ≈ S$405k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 849 Jurong West St 81 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 849 Jurong West St 81 has about 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1994). 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 849 Jurong West St 81?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 849 Jurong West St 81 is about 8.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$405k. 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 849 Jurong West St 81?⌄
For a flat at about S$405k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,229/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,521/mo after a S$101k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 849 Jurong West St 81?⌄
Xingnan Primary School, West Grove Primary School, Westwood Primary School are within 1 km of Block 849 Jurong West St 81 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.