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Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16

539 Woodlands Dr 16, Singapore 730539

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Mar 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1998, with 122 dwelling units. Across 106 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$613k (S$481 psf, 115 sqm). The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16?

Key Takeaway

Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1998, with 122 dwelling units.

Town
Woodlands
Planning area
Woodlands
Completed
1998
Storeys
11
Total units
122
Flat model
Improved · Model A
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$613k
Last transacted
Mar 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 73 years
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What are resale prices at Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$613k (S$481 psf), from 106 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room34S$386,888recent101 sqmS$356 psf
5-Room72S$612,888recent120 sqmS$478 psf

Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 2 for rent 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 Mar 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$3,200/mo

24 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

6.3%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$38,400

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
5-Room14S$3,000/mo
4-Room12S$3,200/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.

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What has recently sold at Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16?

Key Takeaway

Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16 has 106 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$630,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Mar 20265-Room04 TO 06121 sqmS$630,000
Feb 20264-Room01 TO 03101 sqmS$565,000
Sept 20255-Room04 TO 06121 sqmS$645,000
Aug 20255-Room01 TO 03115 sqmS$620,000
May 20255-Room01 TO 03121 sqmS$665,000
Feb 20255-Room01 TO 03120 sqmS$635,000
Sept 20245-Room01 TO 03121 sqmS$622,800
Dec 20235-Room04 TO 06115 sqmS$595,000
Mar 20235-Room04 TO 06121 sqmS$612,888
May 20225-Room04 TO 06115 sqmS$537,000
Mar 20225-Room01 TO 03115 sqmS$500,000
Feb 20224-Room01 TO 03101 sqmS$420,000
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What flat types are in Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16?

Key Takeaway

Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16 has 122 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

5-Room: 804-Room: 42
6

Where is Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16?

Key Takeaway

Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block in Woodlands.

Block 539 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 122 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 539 Woodlands Dr 16, Singapore 730539. 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 218m away, around 3 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.

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How far is Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16 is Woodlands South MRT, about 218 m away (~3 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Innova Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority184 m
  • Christ Church Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km309 m
  • Woodgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km430 m
  • Singapore Sports SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km431 m
  • Woodgrove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority484 m
  • Si Ling Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority785 m
  • Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority835 m
  • Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority871 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Causeway Point · 1.0 kmSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 275 mPark: Woodlands Healing Garden · 449 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16 (~S$613k) needs about S$4,886/mo in income and S$2,301/mo in repayments, after S$12,987 stamp duty and a S$153k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$613k) — 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$12,987

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$153k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,301/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,886/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 sales at Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16

How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16 cost?

5-Room flats at Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16 have recently resold for a median of about S$613k (S$481 psf), from 106 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$387k; 5-Room ≈ S$613k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16 worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 539 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 539 Woodlands Dr 16?

Gross rental yield at Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16 is about 6.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$613k. 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 539 Woodlands Dr 16?

For a flat at about S$613k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,886/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,301/mo after a S$153k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16 is Woodlands South MRT, about 218 m away (~3 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16?

Innova Primary School, Woodgrove Primary School, Si Ling Primary School, Woodlands Primary School are within 1 km of Block 539 Woodlands Dr 16 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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