Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16
537 Woodlands Dr 16, Singapore 730537
Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1998, with 100 dwelling units. Across 102 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$558k (S$459 psf, 100 sqm). The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1998, with 100 dwelling units.
- Town
- Woodlands
- Planning area
- Woodlands
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 100
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$558k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$558k (S$459 psf), from 102 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 43 | S$430,000recent | 100 sqm | S$399 psf |
| 5-Room | 59 | S$480,000recent | 115 sqm | S$377 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$615k) and 4 for rent (median S$3,300/mo) — 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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16 get?
Flats at Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.5% (from 21 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
21 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 8 | S$2,800/mo |
| 4-Room | 13 | S$3,000/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16 has 102 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$637,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$637,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 115 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$473,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 115 sqm | S$568,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$558,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$430,000 |
What flat types are in Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16 has 100 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block in Woodlands.
Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block located along Woodlands Dr 16. The block is recorded as completed around 1998, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 100 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 537 Woodlands Dr 16, Singapore 730537. It is part of District 25, Kranji / Woodgrove, the Woodlands planning area. The block falls within the North Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Woodlands South MRT, approximately 263m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Causeway Point for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Woodlands Healing Garden for greenery and recreation, and Woodgrove Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16 is Woodlands South MRT, about 263 m away (~4 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Woodlands South MRT263 m · ~4 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Innova Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority233 m
- Christ Church Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km357 m
- Woodgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km413 m
- Woodgrove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority442 m
- Singapore Sports SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km502 m
- Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority775 m
- Si Ling Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority790 m
- Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority799 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16?
Buying a flat at Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16 (~S$558k) needs about S$4,448/mo in income and S$2,095/mo in repayments, after S$11,340 stamp duty and a S$140k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$558k) — 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$11,340
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$140k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,095/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,448/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 537 Woodlands Dr 16
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16 have recently resold for a median of about S$558k (S$459 psf), from 102 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$430k; 5-Room ≈ S$480k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16 has about 73 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1998). 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 537 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16 is about 6.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$558k. 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 537 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
For a flat at about S$558k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,448/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,095/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 537 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16 is Woodlands South MRT, about 263 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
Innova Primary School, Woodgrove Primary School, Woodlands Primary School, Si Ling Primary School are within 1 km of Block 537 Woodlands Dr 16 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.