Block 979 Jurong West St 93
979 Jurong West St 93, Singapore 640979
Block 979 Jurong West St 93 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1989, with 100 dwelling units. Across 112 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$360k (S$307 psf, 109 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 979 Jurong West St 93?
Block 979 Jurong West St 93 is an HDB block in Jurong West, completed in 1989, with 100 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong West
- Planning area
- Jurong West
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 100
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$360k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 979 Jurong West St 93?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$360k (S$307 psf), from 112 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 102 | S$360,000recent | 106 sqm | S$307 psf |
| 5-Room | 10 | S$292,000recent | 122 sqm | S$222 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 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 979 Jurong West St 93 get?
Flats at Block 979 Jurong West St 93 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.0% (from 13 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,400/mo
13 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$28,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 12 | S$2,400/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 979 Jurong West St 93?
Block 979 Jurong West St 93 has 112 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$520,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 113 sqm | S$540,000 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 109 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 109 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 105 sqm | S$342,000 |
| Jul 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 109 sqm | S$338,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 108 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Nov 2017 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$335,000 |
| Sept 2016 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 111 sqm | S$373,000 |
| May 2015 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$383,000 |
What flat types are in Block 979 Jurong West St 93?
Block 979 Jurong West St 93 has 100 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 979 Jurong West St 93?
Block 979 Jurong West St 93 is an HDB block in Jurong West.
Block 979 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 11 storeys. It has an estimated 100 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 979 Jurong West St 93, Singapore 640979. 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 395m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Jurong Point for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD 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 979 Jurong West St 93 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 979 Jurong West St 93 is Pioneer MRT, about 395 m away (~6 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Pioneer MRT395 m · ~6 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 priority483 m
- Frontier Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority687 m
- West Grove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority782 m
- Xingnan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority792 m
- Juying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km807 m
- Boon Lay Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km887 m
- Jurong West Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km981 m
- Westwood Primary SchoolPrimary 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 979 Jurong West St 93?
Buying a flat at Block 979 Jurong West St 93 (~S$360k) needs about S$2,870/mo in income and S$1,352/mo in repayments, after S$5,400 stamp duty and a S$90k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$360k) — 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$5,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$90k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,352/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,870/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 979 Jurong West St 93
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 979 Jurong West St 93 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 979 Jurong West St 93 have recently resold for a median of about S$360k (S$307 psf), from 112 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 979 Jurong West St 93 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$360k; 5-Room ≈ S$292k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 979 Jurong West St 93 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 979 Jurong West St 93 has about 62 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 979 Jurong West St 93?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 979 Jurong West St 93 is about 8.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,400/mo against a resale price of about S$360k. 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 979 Jurong West St 93?⌄
For a flat at about S$360k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,870/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,352/mo after a S$90k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 979 Jurong West St 93?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 979 Jurong West St 93 is Pioneer MRT, about 395 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 979 Jurong West St 93?⌄
Jurong West Primary School, Frontier Primary School, West Grove Primary School, Xingnan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 979 Jurong West St 93 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.