Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16
540 Woodlands Dr 16, Singapore 730540
Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1998, with 112 dwelling units. Across 120 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$605k (S$505 psf, 115 sqm). The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1998, with 112 dwelling units.
- Town
- Woodlands
- Planning area
- Woodlands
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 112
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$605k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$605k (S$505 psf), from 120 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 46 | S$405,000recent | 100 sqm | S$376 psf |
| 5-Room | 74 | S$550,000recent | 120 sqm | S$444 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16 get?
Flats at Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.0% (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,000/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$24,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 5 | S$1,700/mo |
| 5-Room | 7 | S$3,100/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 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16 has 120 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$690,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$690,000 |
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$580,000 |
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$750,800 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 115 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$488,888 |
What flat types are in Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16 has 112 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 540 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block in Woodlands.
Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block located along Woodlands Dr 16. The block is recorded as completed around 1998, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 112 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 540 Woodlands Dr 16, Singapore 730540. 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 113m away, around 2 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 540 Woodlands Dr 16 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16 is Woodlands South MRT, about 113 m away (~2 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Woodlands South MRT113 m · ~2 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Christ Church Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km204 m
- Innova Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority245 m
- Woodgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km374 m
- Singapore Sports SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km414 m
- Woodgrove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority589 m
- Si Ling Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority873 m
- Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority915 m
- Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority933 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16?
Buying a flat at Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16 (~S$605k) needs about S$4,823/mo in income and S$2,272/mo in repayments, after S$12,750 stamp duty and a S$151k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$605k) — 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$12,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$151k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,272/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,823/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 540 Woodlands Dr 16
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16 have recently resold for a median of about S$605k (S$505 psf), from 120 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$405k; 5-Room ≈ S$550k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 540 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 540 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16 is about 4.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,000/mo against a resale price of about S$605k. 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 540 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
For a flat at about S$605k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,823/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,272/mo after a S$151k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16 is Woodlands South MRT, about 113 m away (~2 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
Innova Primary School, Woodgrove Primary School, Si Ling Primary School, Woodlands Ring Primary School are within 1 km of Block 540 Woodlands Dr 16 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.