Block 178 Edgefield Plains
178 Edgefield Plains, Singapore 820178
Block 178 Edgefield Plains is an HDB block in Punggol, completed in 2003, with 114 dwelling units. Across 72 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$559k (S$511 psf, 110 sqm). The lease has approximately 78 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 178 Edgefield Plains?
Block 178 Edgefield Plains is an HDB block in Punggol, completed in 2003, with 114 dwelling units.
- Town
- Punggol
- Planning area
- Punggol
- Completed
- 2003
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 114
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$559k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 78 years
What are resale prices at Block 178 Edgefield Plains?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$559k (S$511 psf), from 72 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 20 | S$420,000recent | 90 sqm | S$434 psf |
| 5-Room | 52 | S$555,000recent | 110 sqm | S$460 psf |
Live now: 7 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$649k) — search all listings.
“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 Jun 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 178 Edgefield Plains get?
Flats at Block 178 Edgefield Plains have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 15 | S$3,300/mo |
| 4-Room | 13 | S$3,100/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 178 Edgefield Plains?
Block 178 Edgefield Plains has 72 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$650,000 in Jun 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 112 sqm | S$632,888 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$632,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$558,888 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$632,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 112 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 112 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 90 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$448,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$438,000 |
What flat types are in Block 178 Edgefield Plains?
Block 178 Edgefield Plains has 114 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 178 Edgefield Plains?
Block 178 Edgefield Plains is an HDB block in Punggol.
Block 178 Edgefield Plains is an HDB block located along Edgefield Plains. The block is recorded as completed around 2003, with up to 17 storeys. It has an estimated 114 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 178 Edgefield Plains, Singapore 820178. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, the Punggol planning area. The block falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Cove LRT, approximately 275m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Rivervale Mall for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, and Punggol Polyclinic for polyclinic services.
How far is Block 178 Edgefield Plains from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 178 Edgefield Plains is Cove LRT, about 275 m away (~4 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 7 primary schools.
Getting around
- Cove LRT275 m · ~4 min
- Meridian LRT283 m · ~4 min
- Oasis LRT575 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Edgefield Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority100 m
- Punggol Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km307 m
- Greendale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km454 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority533 m
- Greendale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority542 m
- Horizon Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority553 m
- Edgefield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km652 m
- Oasis Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority653 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 178 Edgefield Plains?
Buying a flat at Block 178 Edgefield Plains (~S$559k) needs about S$4,455/mo in income and S$2,098/mo in repayments, after S$11,367 stamp duty and a S$140k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$559k) — 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$11,367
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$140k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,098/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,455/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 178 Edgefield Plains
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 178 Edgefield Plains cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 178 Edgefield Plains have recently resold for a median of about S$559k (S$511 psf), from 72 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 178 Edgefield Plains by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$420k; 5-Room ≈ S$555k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 178 Edgefield Plains worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 178 Edgefield Plains has about 78 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2003). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 178 Edgefield Plains?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 178 Edgefield Plains is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$559k. 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 178 Edgefield Plains?⌄
For a flat at about S$559k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,455/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,098/mo after a S$140k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 178 Edgefield Plains?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 178 Edgefield Plains is Cove LRT, about 275 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 178 Edgefield Plains?⌄
Edgefield Primary School, Mee Toh School, Greendale Primary School, Horizon Primary School are within 1 km of Block 178 Edgefield Plains — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.