Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44
553 Woodlands Dr 44, Singapore 730553
Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1998, with 110 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$567k (115 sqm), from 110 resales on record. The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44?
Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1998, with 110 dwelling units.
- Town
- Woodlands
- Planning area
- Woodlands
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 110
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$567k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$567k (S$475 psf), from 110 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 49 | S$381,000recent | 101 sqm | S$353 psf |
| 5-Room | 61 | S$566,888recent | 120 sqm | S$458 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44?
Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 has 110 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$680,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$614,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$628,888 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 102 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 115 sqm | S$566,888 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$528,000 |
| May 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$398,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 115 sqm | S$425,000 |
What flat types are in Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44?
Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 has 110 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 is Woodlands South MRT, about 510 m away (~8 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Woodlands South MRT510 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Woodgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km382 m
- Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority455 m
- Woodgrove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority524 m
- Innova Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority577 m
- Christ Church Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km589 m
- Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority673 m
- Singapore Sports SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km852 m
- Si Ling 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 553 Woodlands Dr 44?
Buying a flat at Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 (~S$567k) needs about S$4,519/mo in income and S$2,128/mo in repayments, after S$11,607 stamp duty and a S$142k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$567k) — 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$11,607
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$142k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,128/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,519/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 553 Woodlands Dr 44
What is the resale price at Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 have recently resold around S$567k (115 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$381k; 5-Room ≈ S$567k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44?⌄
Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 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 553 Woodlands Dr 44?⌄
Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 has 110 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 is Woodlands South MRT, about 510 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44?⌄
Woodlands Ring Primary School, Woodgrove Primary School, Innova Primary School, Woodlands Primary School are within 1 km of Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 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.
