Block 79 Marine Dr
79 Marine Dr, Singapore 440079
Block 79 Marine Dr is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1976, with 96 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$910k (120 sqm), from 124 resales on record. The lease has approximately 50 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 79 Marine Dr?
Block 79 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$910k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 50 years
What are resale prices at Block 79 Marine Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$910k (S$703 psf), from 124 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 124 | S$910,000recent | 120 sqm | S$703 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 79 Marine Dr?
Block 79 Marine Dr has 124 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,050,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 sqm | S$1,050,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 121 sqm | S$1,200,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$910,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$920,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$838,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 sqm | S$880,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 120 sqm | S$990,000 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 sqm | S$950,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 sqm | S$885,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 120 sqm | S$845,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 117 sqm | S$910,000 |
What flat types are in Block 79 Marine Dr?
Block 79 Marine Dr has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 79 Marine Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 79 Marine Dr is Marine Parade MRT, about 337 m away (~5 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Marine Parade MRT337 m · ~5 min
- Marine Terrace MRT992 m · ~16 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 priority589 m
- Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority661 m
- Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority946 m
- Ngee Ann Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Chij Katong ConventSecondary school1.2 km
- Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- St. Patrick's SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 79 Marine Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 79 Marine Dr (~S$910k) needs about S$7,254/mo in income and S$3,417/mo in repayments, after S$21,900 stamp duty and a S$228k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$910k) — 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$21,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$228k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,417/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,254/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 79 Marine Dr
What is the resale price at Block 79 Marine Dr?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 79 Marine Dr have recently resold around S$910k (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 79 Marine Dr?⌄
Block 79 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 79 Marine Dr?⌄
Block 79 Marine Dr has 96 dwelling units across up to 25 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 79 Marine Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 79 Marine Dr is Marine Parade MRT, about 337 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 79 Marine Dr?⌄
Tao Nan School, Chij (Katong) Primary, Tanjong Katong Primary School are within 1 km of Block 79 Marine Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 79 Marine Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 79 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.
