Blk 279 Toh Guan Rd is an HDB block in Jurong East (completed in 1997, 21 storeys, 111 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $780,000, about 40% above the Jurong East median, from 6 sales. 90 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Jurong East |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1997 |
| Lease from | 1998 |
| Storeys | 21 |
| Dwelling units | 111 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×37 · 5-room ×74 |
| Recorded resales | 90 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $633,444 | $6,304/m² | 2 |
| 5-Room | $818,000 | $6,817/m² | 4 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,625/mo (8 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~5.6% (Jurong East average: ~7.1%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 10% of Jurong East blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $665,202–$744,125 (central estimate $704,663). Recent sales — median $777,962 — sit above that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | $342,000 | $536,376 | 17 |
| 2003 | $325,000 | $507,238 | 9 |
| 2004 | $345,000 | $529,598 | 7 |
| 2005 | $315,000 | $481,269 | 7 |
| 2006 | $318,000 | $481,204 | 5 |
| 2007 | $369,000 | $546,839 | 4 |
| 2008 | $478,000 | $664,293 | 3 |
| 2009 | $435,500 | $601,690 | 2 |
| 2010 | $505,750 | $679,526 | 2 |
| 2011 | $471,000 | $601,259 | 3 |
| 2013 | $592,500 | $706,528 | 2 |
| 2015 | $622,888 | $739,027 | 1 |
| 2016 | $628,500 | $749,652 | 2 |
| 2017 | $600,000 | $711,553 | 1 |
| 2018 | $495,000 | $584,469 | 3 |
| 2019 | $595,000 | $698,579 | 4 |
| 2020 | $595,500 | $700,372 | 2 |
| 2021 | $602,500 | $692,565 | 4 |
| 2022 | $685,000 | $741,910 | 3 |
| 2024 | $650,000 | $655,870 | 5 |
| 2025 | $818,000 | $818,000 | 3 |
| 2026 | $818,000 | $818,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $830,000 (5-Room, 2025-02) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $237,000 (2002-05) |
| Busiest year | 2002 · 17 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +9% (+0.9%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $39.9M across 90 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 | $818,000 |
| 2025-09 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 | $818,000 |
| 2025-07 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 100 | $658,888 |
| 2025-02 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 | $830,000 |
| 2024-09 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 | $608,000 |
| 2024-08 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $742,000 |
| 2024-07 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 | $519,500 |
| 2024-07 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $800,000 |
| 2024-05 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 | $650,000 |
| 2022-11 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 | $745,888 |
| 2022-08 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 | $558,000 |
| 2022-08 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 | $685,000 |
| 2021-11 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 | $650,000 |
| 2021-10 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 121 | $650,000 |
| 2021-05 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $540,000 |
| 2021-02 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $555,000 |
| 2020-08 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $566,000 |
| 2020-06 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 | $625,000 |
| 2019-10 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $615,000 |
| 2019-07 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 | $610,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 286B | $1,105,000 | $7,811/m² |
| 2. Blk 285A | $1,060,000 | $7,413/m² |
| 3. Blk 285D | $1,055,000 | $7,457/m² |
| 4. Blk 286C | $1,031,000 | $7,160/m² |
| 5. Blk 285C | $1,028,000 | $7,090/m² |
| 6. Blk 286A | $810,000 | $6,585/m² |
| 7. Blk 276 | $808,000 | $6,678/m² |
| 8. Blk 265 | $800,000 | $6,694/m² |
| 9. Blk 267 | $780,000 | $6,529/m² |
| 10. Blk 279 | $780,000 | $6,703/m² |
| 11. Blk 272 | $766,500 | $6,408/m² |
| 12. Blk 281 | $766,444 | $6,720/m² |
| 13. Blk 277 | $760,000 | $6,436/m² |
| 14. Blk 269 | $759,000 | $6,540/m² |
| 15. Blk 278 | $740,000 | $6,289/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 28 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $780,000 (6 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $665,202–$744,125 (central estimate $704,663). Recent sales — median $777,962 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,625/mo over the last 12 months (8 contracts).
The block was completed in 1997 and its 99-year lease runs from 1998.