Block 78 Marine Dr
78 Marine Dr, Singapore 440078
Block 78 Marine Dr is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1976, with 96 dwelling units. Across 112 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$970k (S$751 psf, 120 sqm). The lease has approximately 50 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 78 Marine Dr?
Block 78 Marine Dr is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1976, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Marine Parade
- Planning area
- Marine Parade
- Completed
- 1976
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$970k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 50 years
What are resale prices at Block 78 Marine Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$970k (S$751 psf), from 112 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 112 | S$970,000recent | 120 sqm | S$751 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 Jan 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 78 Marine Dr get?
Flats at Block 78 Marine Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$4,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$48,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$4,000/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 78 Marine Dr?
Block 78 Marine Dr has 112 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$970,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$970,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$920,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 sqm | S$1,110,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 117 sqm | S$975,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 117 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$1,020,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$950,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 sqm | S$1,028,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$812,500 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 120 sqm | S$908,000 |
What flat types are in Block 78 Marine Dr?
Block 78 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 78 Marine Dr?
Block 78 Marine Dr is an HDB block in Marine Parade.
Block 78 Marine Dr is an HDB block located along Marine Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1976, 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 78 Marine Dr, Singapore 440078. 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 398m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Parkway Parade 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 78 Marine Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 78 Marine Dr is Marine Parade MRT, about 399 m away (~6 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Marine Parade MRT399 m · ~6 min
- Marine Terrace MRT937 m · ~15 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 priority543 m
- Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority625 m
- Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Ngee Ann Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Chij Katong ConventSecondary school1.1 km
- St. Patrick's SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Victoria Junior CollegeJunior college1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 78 Marine Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 78 Marine Dr (~S$970k) needs about S$7,733/mo in income and S$3,642/mo in repayments, after S$23,700 stamp duty and a S$243k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$970k) — 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$23,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$243k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,642/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,733/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 78 Marine Dr land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 78 Marine Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 78 Marine Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 78 Marine Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$970k (S$751 psf), from 112 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 78 Marine Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 78 Marine Dr has about 50 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1976). 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 78 Marine Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 78 Marine Dr is about 4.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,000/mo against a resale price of about S$970k. 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 78 Marine Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$970k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,733/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,642/mo after a S$243k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 78 Marine Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 78 Marine Dr is Marine Parade MRT, about 399 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 78 Marine Dr?⌄
Tao Nan School, Chij (Katong) Primary are within 1 km of Block 78 Marine Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.