Block 78 Dawson Rd
78 Dawson Rd, Singapore 141078
Block 78 Dawson Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 2019, with 99 dwelling units. Across 13 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.03M (S$1,096 psf, 88 sqm). The lease has approximately 93 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 78 Dawson Rd?
Block 78 Dawson Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 2019, with 99 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 2019
- Storeys
- 28
- Total units
- 99
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$1.03M
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 93 years
What are resale prices at Block 78 Dawson Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.03M (S$1,096 psf), from 13 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 1 | S$735,000 | 62 sqm | S$1,101 psf |
| 4-Room | 12 | S$1,038,000recent | 88 sqm | S$1,096 psf |
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“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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 78 Dawson Rd get?
Flats at Block 78 Dawson Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$4,350/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.1% (from 4 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,350/mo
4 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$52,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 3 | S$4,350/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 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 78 Dawson Rd?
Block 78 Dawson Rd has 13 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,180,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 28 TO 30 | 88 sqm | S$1,180,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 88 sqm | S$1,080,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$958,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 88 sqm | S$1,090,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 88 sqm | S$1,070,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$1,038,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 62 sqm | S$735,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$1,020,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$1,030,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 28 TO 30 | 88 sqm | S$1,168,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$982,800 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 88 sqm | S$1,028,000 |
What flat types are in Block 78 Dawson Rd?
Block 78 Dawson Rd has 99 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 78 Dawson Rd?
Block 78 Dawson Rd is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 78 Dawson Rd is an HDB block located along Dawson Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 2019, with up to 28 storeys. It has an estimated 99 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 78 Dawson Rd, Singapore 141078. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, the Queenstown planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Queenstown MRT, approximately 453m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Margaret Drive Hawker Centre for food options, and Leng Kee Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 78 Dawson Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 78 Dawson Rd is Queenstown MRT, about 453 m away (~7 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Queenstown MRT453 m · ~7 min
- Redhill MRT876 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority342 m
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km347 m
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km831 m
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km982 m
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.6 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 Dawson Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 78 Dawson Rd (~S$1.03M) needs about S$8,211/mo in income and S$3,867/mo in repayments, after S$25,800 stamp duty and a S$258k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$1.03M) — 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$25,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$258k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,867/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$8,211/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 Dawson Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 78 Dawson Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 78 Dawson Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$1.03M (S$1,096 psf), from 13 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 78 Dawson Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$735k; 4-Room ≈ S$1.04M (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 78 Dawson Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 78 Dawson Rd has about 93 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2019). 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 78 Dawson Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 78 Dawson Rd is about 5.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,350/mo against a resale price of about S$1.03M. 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 Dawson Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$1.03M on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$8,211/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,867/mo after a S$258k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 78 Dawson Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 78 Dawson Rd is Queenstown MRT, about 453 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 78 Dawson Rd?⌄
Queenstown Primary School is within 1 km of Block 78 Dawson Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.