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. Across 132 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$570k (S$501 psf, 102 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$570k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$570k (S$501 psf), from 132 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 | 63 | S$540,000recent | 115 sqm | S$420 psf |
Live now: 11 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$638k) and 12 for rent (median S$750/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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 get?
Flats at Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 21 | S$3,100/mo |
| 4-Room | 4 | S$1,700/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 556 Woodlands Dr 53?
Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 has 132 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$610,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$605,000 |
| 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 |
What flat types are in Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53?
Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 has 124 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 556 Woodlands Dr 53?
Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 is an HDB block in Woodlands.
Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 is an HDB block located along Woodlands Dr 53. The block is recorded as completed around 1998, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 124 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 556 Woodlands Dr 53, Singapore 730556. 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 687m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Causeway Point for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Kampung Admiralty Hawker Centre for food options, and Woodlands Healing Garden for greenery and recreation.
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$570k) needs about S$4,544/mo in income and S$2,140/mo in repayments, after S$11,700 stamp duty and a S$143k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$570k) — 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$11,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$143k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,140/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,544/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 556 Woodlands Dr 53
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 have recently resold for a median of about S$570k (S$501 psf), from 132 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$535k; 5-Room ≈ S$540k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 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 556 Woodlands Dr 53?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 is about 6.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$570k. 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 556 Woodlands Dr 53?⌄
For a flat at about S$570k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,544/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,140/mo after a S$143k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.