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Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16

589 Woodlands Dr 16, Singapore 730589

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

Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1999, with 132 dwelling units. Executive flats have recently resold around S$759k (131 sqm), from 104 resales on record. The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16?

Key Takeaway

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
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$759k
Last transacted
Apr 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 74 years
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What are resale prices at Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16?

Key Takeaway

Executive flats have recently resold around S$759k (S$543 psf), from 104 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
5-Room62S$574,000recent111 sqmS$480 psf
Executive42S$758,888recent131 sqmS$538 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 Apr 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16?

Key Takeaway

Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 has 104 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$815,888 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Apr 2026Executive10 TO 12131 sqmS$815,888
Mar 2026Executive01 TO 03131 sqmS$780,000
Feb 20265-Room07 TO 09111 sqmS$670,888
Nov 2025Executive10 TO 12131 sqmS$822,000
Oct 2025Executive10 TO 12131 sqmS$818,000
Oct 20255-Room04 TO 06111 sqmS$630,000
Sept 20255-Room07 TO 09111 sqmS$656,888
Oct 20245-Room04 TO 06111 sqmS$625,000
Sept 2024Executive07 TO 09131 sqmS$765,000
May 2024Executive04 TO 06131 sqmS$765,000
Apr 2024Executive07 TO 09131 sqmS$758,888
Jan 20245-Room07 TO 09111 sqmS$597,000
4

What flat types are in Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16?

Key Takeaway

Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 has 132 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

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

5-Room: 88Executive: 44
5

How far is Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Causeway Point · 1.4 kmSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 375 mPark: Woodlands Healing Garden · 401 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 589 Woodlands Dr 16?

Key Takeaway

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.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$759k) — 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$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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Frequently asked questions about Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16

What is the resale price at Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16?

Executive flats at Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 have recently resold around S$759k (131 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 by flat type?

5-Room ≈ S$574k; Executive ≈ S$759k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16?

Block 589 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 589 Woodlands Dr 16?

Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 has 132 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.

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.

Is Block 589 Woodlands Dr 16 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 589 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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