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Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16

578 Woodlands Dr 16, Singapore 730578

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

Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1999, with 88 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$550k (110 sqm), from 68 resales on record. The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16?

Key Takeaway

Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1999, with 88 dwelling units.

Town
Woodlands
Planning area
Woodlands
Completed
1999
Storeys
12
Total units
88
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$550k
Last transacted
May 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 74 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$550k (S$465 psf), from 68 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
5-Room68S$550,000recent110 sqmS$465 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.

3

What has recently sold at Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16?

Key Takeaway

Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16 has 68 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$643,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
May 20265-Room07 TO 09110 sqmS$643,000
Jun 20255-Room04 TO 06110 sqmS$628,000
Mar 20255-Room04 TO 06110 sqmS$658,500
Jan 20255-Room10 TO 12110 sqmS$620,000
Dec 20245-Room04 TO 06110 sqmS$645,000
Feb 20245-Room07 TO 09110 sqmS$560,000
May 20235-Room07 TO 09110 sqmS$548,000
Feb 20235-Room07 TO 09110 sqmS$550,000
Feb 20225-Room07 TO 09110 sqmS$518,000
Jan 20225-Room10 TO 12110 sqmS$505,888
Aug 20215-Room10 TO 12110 sqmS$495,000
Jul 20215-Room10 TO 12110 sqmS$495,000
4

What flat types are in Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16?

Key Takeaway

Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16 has 88 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

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

5-Room: 88
5

How far is Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16 is Woodlands South MRT, about 562 m away (~9 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.

  • Woodgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km359 m
  • Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority405 m
  • Christ Church Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km630 m
  • Woodgrove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority641 m
  • Innova Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority680 m
  • Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority755 m
  • Singapore Sports SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km939 m
  • Spectra Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Causeway Point · 1.2 kmSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 258 mPark: Woodlands Healing Garden · 815 m

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

6

What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16 (~S$550k) needs about S$4,384/mo in income and S$2,065/mo in repayments, after S$11,100 stamp duty and a S$138k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$550k) — 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$11,100

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$138k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,065/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,384/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 578 Woodlands Dr 16

What is the resale price at Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16?

5-Room flats at Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16 have recently resold around S$550k (110 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16?

Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16 has approximately 74 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1999). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16?

Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16 has 88 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16 is Woodlands South MRT, about 562 m away (~9 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16?

Woodlands Ring Primary School, Woodgrove Primary School, Innova Primary School, Woodlands Primary School are within 1 km of Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 578 Woodlands Dr 16 sits in Woodlands, in the Woodlands planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈74 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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