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Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53

556 Woodlands Dr 53, Singapore 730556

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Mar 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

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.

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What are the key facts about Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53?

Key Takeaway

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
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What are resale prices at Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$552k (S$501 psf), from 130 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room69S$535,000recent100 sqmS$497 psf
5-Room61S$520,000recent115 sqmS$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.

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What has recently sold at Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53?

Key Takeaway

Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 has 130 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$605,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Mar 20265-Room04 TO 06115 sqmS$605,000
Dec 20254-Room01 TO 03100 sqmS$540,000
Nov 20255-Room10 TO 12120 sqmS$668,000
Sept 20254-Room01 TO 03102 sqmS$570,000
Jun 20254-Room10 TO 12102 sqmS$598,000
May 20255-Room04 TO 06115 sqmS$620,000
Mar 20254-Room07 TO 09100 sqmS$552,000
Feb 20254-Room01 TO 03100 sqmS$535,000
Jan 20254-Room10 TO 12100 sqmS$552,000
Sept 20244-Room10 TO 12100 sqmS$538,000
May 20244-Room07 TO 09102 sqmS$500,000
Feb 20244-Room07 TO 09100 sqmS$480,000
4

What flat types are in Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53?

Key Takeaway

Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 has 124 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

5-Room: 684-Room: 56
5

How far is Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Causeway Point · 1.2 kmSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 324 mHawker centre: Kampung Admiralty Hawker Centre · 922 mPark: Woodlands Healing Garden · 948 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 556 Woodlands Dr 53?

Key Takeaway

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.

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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.

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