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. Across 111 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$567k (S$488 psf, 115 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$567k
- Last transacted
- Jun 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$488 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 50 | S$385,500recent | 101 sqm | S$355 psf |
| 5-Room | 61 | S$566,888recent | 120 sqm | S$458 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$540k) and 8 for rent (median S$700/mo) — 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 get?
Flats at Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.6% (from 11 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,100/mo
11 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 8 | S$3,100/mo |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$2,500/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.
What has recently sold at Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44?
Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 has 111 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$530,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$530,000 |
| 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 |
What flat types are in Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44?
Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 has 110 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 553 Woodlands Dr 44?
Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 is an HDB block in Woodlands.
Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 is an HDB block located along Woodlands Dr 44. The block is recorded as completed around 1998, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 110 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 553 Woodlands Dr 44, Singapore 730553. 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 510m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Causeway Point for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, and Woodlands Healing Garden for greenery and recreation.
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.
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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 553 Woodlands Dr 44
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 have recently resold for a median of about S$567k (S$488 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$386k; 5-Room ≈ S$567k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 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 553 Woodlands Dr 44?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 553 Woodlands Dr 44 is about 6.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,100/mo against a resale price of about S$567k. 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 553 Woodlands Dr 44?⌄
For a flat at about S$567k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,519/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,128/mo after a S$142k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.