Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16
542 Woodlands Dr 16, Singapore 730542
Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1998, with 134 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$580k (101 sqm), from 112 resales on record. The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1998, with 134 dwelling units.
- Town
- Woodlands
- Planning area
- Woodlands
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 134
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$580k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$580k (S$488 psf), from 112 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 51 | S$478,000recent | 101 sqm | S$440 psf |
| 5-Room | 61 | S$600,000recent | 120 sqm | S$476 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 Apr 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16 has 112 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$580,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$690,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$703,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$620,000 |
What flat types are in Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16 has 134 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16 is Woodlands South MRT, about 55 m away (~1 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Woodlands South MRT55 m · ~1 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Christ Church Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km131 m
- Woodgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km277 m
- Innova Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority363 m
- Singapore Sports SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km487 m
- Woodgrove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority685 m
- Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority908 m
- Si Ling Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority991 m
- Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16?
Buying a flat at Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16 (~S$580k) needs about S$4,624/mo in income and S$2,178/mo in repayments, after S$12,000 stamp duty and a S$145k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$580k) — 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$12,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$145k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,178/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,624/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 542 Woodlands Dr 16
What is the resale price at Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16 have recently resold around S$580k (101 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$478k; 5-Room ≈ S$600k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
Block 542 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 542 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16 has 134 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16 is Woodlands South MRT, about 55 m away (~1 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
Innova Primary School, Woodgrove Primary School, Woodlands Ring Primary School, Si Ling Primary School are within 1 km of Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 542 Woodlands Dr 16 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 542 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.
