Block 978 Jurong West St 93
978 Jurong West St 93, Singapore 640978
Block 978 Jurong West St 93 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1989, with 63 dwelling units. Across 56 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$378k (S$317 psf, 105 sqm). The lease has approximately 65 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 978 Jurong West St 93?
Block 978 Jurong West St 93 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1989, with 63 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 8
- Total units
- 63
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$378k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 65 years
What are resale prices at Block 978 Jurong West St 93?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$378k (S$317 psf), from 56 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 40 | S$360,000recent | 105 sqm | S$311 psf |
| 5-Room | 16 | S$276,000recent | 122 sqm | S$198 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 2023.
What rent and yield does Block 978 Jurong West St 93 get?
Flats at Block 978 Jurong West St 93 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.3% (from 14 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,000/mo
14 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$24,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 12 | S$2,000/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 Dec 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 978 Jurong West St 93?
Block 978 Jurong West St 93 has 56 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$430,000 in Jun 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$430,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$528,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$482,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Oct 2018 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Apr 2017 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$343,000 |
| May 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$358,000 |
| Nov 2015 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Jan 2013 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$392,000 |
| Jan 2011 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$378,000 |
What flat types are in Block 978 Jurong West St 93?
Block 978 Jurong West St 93 has 63 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 978 Jurong West St 93?
Block 978 Jurong West St 93 is an HDB block in Jurong West.
Block 978 Jurong West St 93 is an HDB block located along Jurong West St 93. The block is recorded as completed around 1989, with up to 8 storeys. It has an estimated 63 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 978 Jurong West St 93, Singapore 640978. 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 Pioneer MRT, approximately 488m away, around 8 minutes on foot. 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, Pioneer Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Nanyang Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 978 Jurong West St 93 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 978 Jurong West St 93 is Pioneer MRT, about 488 m away (~8 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Pioneer MRT488 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Jurong West Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority547 m
- Xingnan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority717 m
- West Grove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority754 m
- Frontier Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority775 m
- Juying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km779 m
- Boon Lay Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km902 m
- Westwood Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Jurong West Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 978 Jurong West St 93?
Buying a flat at Block 978 Jurong West St 93 (~S$378k) needs about S$3,013/mo in income and S$1,419/mo in repayments, after S$5,940 stamp duty and a S$95k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$378k) — 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$5,940
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$95k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,419/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,013/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 978 Jurong West St 93
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 978 Jurong West St 93 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 978 Jurong West St 93 have recently resold for a median of about S$378k (S$317 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 978 Jurong West St 93 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$360k; 5-Room ≈ S$276k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 978 Jurong West St 93 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 978 Jurong West St 93 has about 65 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1989). 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 978 Jurong West St 93?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 978 Jurong West St 93 is about 6.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,000/mo against a resale price of about S$378k. 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 978 Jurong West St 93?⌄
For a flat at about S$378k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,013/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,419/mo after a S$95k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 978 Jurong West St 93?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 978 Jurong West St 93 is Pioneer MRT, about 488 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 978 Jurong West St 93?⌄
Jurong West Primary School, Xingnan Primary School, West Grove Primary School, Frontier Primary School are within 1 km of Block 978 Jurong West St 93 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.