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Block 78 Marine Dr

78 Marine Dr, Singapore 440078

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Jan 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

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.

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What are the key facts about Block 78 Marine Dr?

Key Takeaway

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
2

What are resale prices at Block 78 Marine Dr?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$970k (S$751 psf), from 112 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
5-Room112S$970,000recent120 sqmS$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.

3

What has recently sold at Block 78 Marine Dr?

Key Takeaway

Block 78 Marine Dr has 112 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$970,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jan 20265-Room07 TO 09120 sqmS$970,000
Nov 20255-Room04 TO 06120 sqmS$920,000
Jul 20255-Room07 TO 09120 sqmS$980,000
Apr 20255-Room13 TO 15122 sqmS$1,110,000
Apr 20255-Room10 TO 12120 sqmS$980,000
Mar 20245-Room16 TO 18117 sqmS$975,000
Nov 20235-Room07 TO 09117 sqmS$850,000
Aug 20235-Room13 TO 15120 sqmS$1,020,000
Nov 20225-Room04 TO 06120 sqmS$950,000
Aug 20225-Room16 TO 18120 sqmS$1,028,000
Jul 20225-Room04 TO 06122 sqmS$812,500
Dec 20215-Room25 TO 27120 sqmS$908,000
4

What flat types are in Block 78 Marine Dr?

Key Takeaway

Block 78 Marine Dr has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

5-Room: 96
5

How far is Block 78 Marine Dr from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Parkway Parade · 352 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 138 mHawker centre: Blk 84 Marine Parade Central · 244 mPark: Marine Parade Rd Pk · 374 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 78 Marine Dr?

Key Takeaway

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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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.

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