Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53
556 Woodlands Dr 53, Singapore 730556
Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1998, with 124 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$552k (100 sqm), from 130 resales on record. The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53?
Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1998, with 124 dwelling units.
- Town
- Woodlands
- Planning area
- Woodlands
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 124
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$552k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$552k (S$501 psf), from 130 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 69 | S$535,000recent | 100 sqm | S$497 psf |
| 5-Room | 61 | S$520,000recent | 115 sqm | S$410 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 Mar 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53?
Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 has 130 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$605,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$668,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 102 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 102 sqm | S$598,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$552,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$552,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$538,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 102 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$480,000 |
What flat types are in Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53?
Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 has 124 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 is Woodlands South MRT, about 687 m away (~11 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Woodlands South MRT687 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority275 m
- Woodgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km513 m
- Woodgrove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority602 m
- Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority637 m
- Innova Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority745 m
- Christ Church Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km762 m
- Evergreen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km975 m
- Spectra Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 556 Woodlands Dr 53?
Buying a flat at Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 (~S$552k) needs about S$4,400/mo in income and S$2,073/mo in repayments, after S$11,160 stamp duty and a S$138k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$552k) — 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$11,160
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$138k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,073/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,400/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 556 Woodlands Dr 53
What is the resale price at Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 have recently resold around S$552k (100 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$535k; 5-Room ≈ S$520k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53?⌄
Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 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 556 Woodlands Dr 53?⌄
Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 has 124 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 is Woodlands South MRT, about 687 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53?⌄
Woodlands Ring Primary School, Woodgrove Primary School, Woodlands Primary School, Innova Primary School are within 1 km of Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 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.
