Block 71 Marine Dr
71 Marine Dr, Singapore 440071
Block 71 Marine Dr is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1975, with 96 dwelling units. Across 111 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$840k (S$619 psf, 126 sqm). The lease has approximately 52 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 71 Marine Dr?
Block 71 Marine Dr is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1975, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Marine Parade
- Planning area
- Marine Parade
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$840k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 52 years
What are resale prices at Block 71 Marine Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$840k (S$619 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 111 | S$840,000recent | 126 sqm | S$619 psf |
“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 Dec 2023.
What rent and yield does Block 71 Marine Dr get?
Flats at Block 71 Marine Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$4,050/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.8% (from 15 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,050/mo
15 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$48,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 15 | S$4,050/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 71 Marine Dr?
Block 71 Marine Dr has 111 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$840,000 in Dec 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$840,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 128 sqm | S$965,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 126 sqm | S$808,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 126 sqm | S$955,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 126 sqm | S$970,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 126 sqm | S$958,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 128 sqm | S$838,000 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 128 sqm | S$765,000 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 126 sqm | S$840,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 126 sqm | S$925,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 126 sqm | S$775,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 126 sqm | S$788,000 |
What flat types are in Block 71 Marine Dr?
Block 71 Marine Dr has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 71 Marine Dr?
Block 71 Marine Dr is an HDB block in Marine Parade.
Block 71 Marine Dr is an HDB block located along Marine Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1975, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 71 Marine Dr, Singapore 440071. It is part of District 15, Katong / Joo Chiat / Amber Road, the Marine Parade planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Marine Parade MRT, approximately 489m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include i12 Katong for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 84 Marine Parade Central for food options, Marine Parade Rd Pk for greenery and recreation, Marine Parade Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Marine Parade Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 71 Marine Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 71 Marine Dr is Marine Parade MRT, about 489 m away (~8 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Marine Parade MRT489 m · ~8 min
- Marine Terrace MRT725 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Tao Nan SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority302 m
- Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority324 m
- Chij Katong ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km936 m
- Ngee Ann Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority954 m
- Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority980 m
- St. Patrick's SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Victoria Junior CollegeJunior college1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 71 Marine Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 71 Marine Dr (~S$840k) needs about S$6,696/mo in income and S$3,154/mo in repayments, after S$19,800 stamp duty and a S$210k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$840k) — 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$19,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$210k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,154/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,696/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 71 Marine Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 71 Marine Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 71 Marine Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$840k (S$619 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 71 Marine Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 71 Marine Dr has about 52 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1975). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 71 Marine Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 71 Marine Dr is about 5.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,050/mo against a resale price of about S$840k. 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 71 Marine Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$840k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,696/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,154/mo after a S$210k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 71 Marine Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 71 Marine Dr is Marine Parade MRT, about 489 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 71 Marine Dr?⌄
Tao Nan School, Chij (Katong) Primary, Ngee Ann Primary School, Tanjong Katong Primary School are within 1 km of Block 71 Marine Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.