Block 218 Marsiling Cres
218 Marsiling Cres, Singapore 730218
Block 218 Marsiling Cres is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1982, with 139 dwelling units. Across 149 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$260k (S$361 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 64 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 218 Marsiling Cres?
Block 218 Marsiling Cres is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1982, with 139 dwelling units.
- Town
- Woodlands
- Planning area
- Woodlands
- Completed
- 1982
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 139
- Flat model
- New Generation · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$260k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2021
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 64 years
What are resale prices at Block 218 Marsiling Cres?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$260k (S$361 psf), from 149 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 15 | S$99,000recent | 45 sqm | S$204 psf |
| 3-Room | 134 | S$269,500recent | 67 sqm | S$361 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 Feb 2021.
What rent and yield does Block 218 Marsiling Cres get?
Flats at Block 218 Marsiling Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$2,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.2% (from 20 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,000/mo
20 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$24,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 18 | S$2,000/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 Aug 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 218 Marsiling Cres?
Block 218 Marsiling Cres has 149 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$285,000 in Feb 2021 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 81 sqm | S$285,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 45 sqm | S$180,000 |
| Oct 2019 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$206,000 |
| Sept 2019 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$220,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 45 sqm | S$180,000 |
| Nov 2018 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 45 sqm | S$180,000 |
| Dec 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 81 sqm | S$280,000 |
| May 2017 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 81 sqm | S$276,000 |
| Sept 2016 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$260,000 |
| Sept 2016 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$269,000 |
| Jul 2016 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$269,500 |
| Sept 2015 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$261,000 |
What flat types are in Block 218 Marsiling Cres?
Block 218 Marsiling Cres has 139 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 218 Marsiling Cres?
Block 218 Marsiling Cres is an HDB block in Woodlands.
Block 218 Marsiling Cres is an HDB block located along Marsiling Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 1982, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 139 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room, 3-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 218 Marsiling Cres, Singapore 730218. It is part of District 25, Kranji / Woodgrove, the Woodlands planning area. The block falls within the North Region and the OCR market segment.
Nearby amenities include Causeway Point for shopping, Blks 20/21 Marsiling Lane for food options, Admiralty Pk for greenery and recreation, and Marsiling Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 218 Marsiling Cres from MRT and schools?
1 school is within 1 km.
Schools nearby
- Woodlands Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km833 m
- Marsiling Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Marsiling Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Qihua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- Riverside Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
- Woodlands Ring Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
- Fuchun Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 218 Marsiling Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 218 Marsiling Cres (~S$260k) needs about S$2,073/mo in income and S$976/mo in repayments, after S$3,400 stamp duty and a S$65k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$260k) — 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$3,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$65k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$976/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,073/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 218 Marsiling Cres land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 218 Marsiling Cres
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 218 Marsiling Cres cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 218 Marsiling Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$260k (S$361 psf), from 149 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 218 Marsiling Cres by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$99k; 3-Room ≈ S$270k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 218 Marsiling Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 218 Marsiling Cres has about 64 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1982). 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 218 Marsiling Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 218 Marsiling Cres is about 9.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,000/mo against a resale price of about S$260k. 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 218 Marsiling Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$260k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,073/mo in household income, with repayments around S$976/mo after a S$65k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.