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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$970k (120 sqm), from 112 resales on record. 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
- 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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 78 Marine Dr
What is the resale price at Block 78 Marine Dr?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 78 Marine Dr have recently resold around S$970k (120 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 78 Marine Dr?⌄
Block 78 Marine Dr has approximately 50 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1976). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 78 Marine Dr?⌄
Block 78 Marine Dr has 96 dwelling units across up to 25 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
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.
Is Block 78 Marine Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 78 Marine Dr sits in Marine Parade, in the Marine Parade planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈50 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
