Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16
589 Woodlands Dr 16, Singapore 730589
Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1999, with 132 dwelling units. Across 105 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$759k (S$543 psf, 131 sqm). The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1999, with 132 dwelling units.
- Town
- Woodlands
- Planning area
- Woodlands
- Completed
- 1999
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 132
- Flat model
- Improved · Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$759k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$759k (S$543 psf), from 105 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 63 | S$578,000recent | 111 sqm | S$484 psf |
| Executive | 42 | S$758,888recent | 131 sqm | S$538 psf |
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“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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 get?
Flats at Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 23 | S$2,800/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 has 105 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$608,008 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 111 sqm | S$608,008 |
| Apr 2026 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 131 sqm | S$815,888 |
| Mar 2026 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 131 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 111 sqm | S$670,888 |
| Nov 2025 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 131 sqm | S$822,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 111 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Oct 2025 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 131 sqm | S$818,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 111 sqm | S$656,888 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 111 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Sept 2024 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 131 sqm | S$765,000 |
| May 2024 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 131 sqm | S$765,000 |
| Apr 2024 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 131 sqm | S$758,888 |
What flat types are in Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 has 132 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16?
Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block in Woodlands.
Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block located along Woodlands Dr 16. The block is recorded as completed around 1999, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 132 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room and executive units.
The address is Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16, Singapore 730589. 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 211m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Causeway Point for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, and Woodlands Healing Garden for greenery and recreation.
How far is Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 is Woodlands South MRT, about 211 m away (~3 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Woodlands South MRT211 m · ~3 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Woodgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km121 m
- Christ Church Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km228 m
- Innova Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority521 m
- Singapore Sports SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km649 m
- Woodgrove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority780 m
- Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority841 m
- Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- 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 589 Woodlands Dr 16?
Buying a flat at Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 (~S$759k) needs about S$6,050/mo in income and S$2,849/mo in repayments, after S$17,367 stamp duty and a S$190k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$17,367
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$190k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,849/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,050/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 589 Woodlands Dr 16
How much does a Executive flat at Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 have recently resold for a median of about S$759k (S$543 psf), from 105 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 by flat type?⌄
5-Room ≈ S$578k; Executive ≈ S$759k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 has about 74 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1999). 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 589 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 is about 4.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$759k. 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 589 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
For a flat at about S$759k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,050/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,849/mo after a S$190k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 is Woodlands South MRT, about 211 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16?⌄
Innova Primary School, Woodgrove Primary School, Woodlands Ring Primary School are within 1 km of Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.