Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16
538 Woodlands Dr 16, Singapore 730538
Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1998, with 100 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$587k (115 sqm), from 82 resales on record. The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 538 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$587k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$587k (S$511 psf), from 82 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 38 | S$390,000recent | 100 sqm | S$362 psf |
| 5-Room | 44 | S$561,000recent | 120 sqm | S$453 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 Mar 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16 has 82 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$660,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$550,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$578,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$588,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$668,888 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$587,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 115 sqm | S$561,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$450,000 |
What flat types are in Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16 has 100 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16 is Woodlands South MRT, about 258 m away (~4 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Woodlands South MRT258 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 priority179 m
- Christ Church Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km350 m
- Woodgrove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority443 m
- Singapore Sports SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km451 m
- Woodgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km451 m
- Si Ling Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority756 m
- Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority794 m
- Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority850 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16?
Buying a flat at Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16 (~S$587k) needs about S$4,679/mo in income and S$2,204/mo in repayments, after S$12,210 stamp duty and a S$147k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$587k) — 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$12,210
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$147k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,204/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,679/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 538 Woodlands Dr 16
What is the resale price at Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16 have recently resold around S$587k (115 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$390k; 5-Room ≈ S$561k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16 has approximately 73 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1998). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16 has 100 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16 is Woodlands South MRT, about 258 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
Innova Primary School, Woodgrove Primary School, Si Ling Primary School, Woodlands Primary School are within 1 km of Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 538 Woodlands Dr 16 sits in Woodlands, in the Woodlands planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈73 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
