Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16
579 Woodlands Dr 16, Singapore 730579
Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1999, with 88 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$470k (90 sqm), from 97 resales on record. The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 579 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$470k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$470k (S$485 psf), from 97 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 97 | S$470,000recent | 90 sqm | S$485 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 Jan 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16 has 97 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$522,888 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$522,888 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$548,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 90 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$455,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 90 sqm | S$412,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$420,000 |
What flat types are in Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16 has 88 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16 is Woodlands South MRT, about 458 m away (~7 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Woodlands South MRT458 m · ~7 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Woodgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km269 m
- Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority509 m
- Christ Church Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km525 m
- Innova Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority599 m
- Woodgrove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority627 m
- Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority796 m
- Singapore Sports SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km845 m
- Si Ling Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16?
Buying a flat at Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16 (~S$470k) needs about S$3,747/mo in income and S$1,765/mo in repayments, after S$8,700 stamp duty and a S$118k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$470k) — 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$8,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$118k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,765/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,747/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 579 Woodlands Dr 16
What is the resale price at Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16 have recently resold around S$470k (90 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 579 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
Block 579 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 579 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16 has 88 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16 is Woodlands South MRT, about 458 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
Woodlands Ring Primary School, Innova Primary School, Woodgrove Primary School, Woodlands Primary School are within 1 km of Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 579 Woodlands Dr 16 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 579 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.
