Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42
601 Woodlands Dr 42, Singapore 730601
Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1995, with 112 dwelling units. Across 127 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$489k (S$483 psf, 91 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42?
Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1995, with 112 dwelling units.
- Town
- Woodlands
- Planning area
- Woodlands
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 9
- Total units
- 112
- Flat model
- Model A2
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$489k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$489k (S$483 psf), from 127 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 127 | S$488,888recent | 92 sqm | S$483 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.
What rent and yield does Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42 get?
Flats at Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.6% (from 15 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
15 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 15 | S$2,700/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42?
Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42 has 127 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$512,800 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 99 sqm | S$512,800 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$518,888 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$500,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 94 sqm | S$488,888 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 99 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$488,888 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 99 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$480,000 |
What flat types are in Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42?
Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42 has 112 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A2 model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42?
Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42 is an HDB block in Woodlands.
Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42 is an HDB block located along Woodlands Dr 42. The block is recorded as completed around 1995, with up to 9 storeys. It has an estimated 112 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42, Singapore 730601. 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 Admiralty MRT, approximately 542m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Causeway Point for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Kampung Admiralty Hawker Centre for food options, and Woodlands Galaxy Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42 is Admiralty MRT, about 542 m away (~9 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 7 primary schools.
Getting around
- Admiralty MRT542 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Evergreen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km412 m
- Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority423 m
- Admiralty Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority592 m
- Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority597 m
- Evergreen Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority649 m
- Spectra Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km862 m
- Woodgrove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority901 m
- Greenwood Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority923 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42?
Buying a flat at Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42 (~S$489k) needs about S$3,897/mo in income and S$1,836/mo in repayments, after S$9,267 stamp duty and a S$122k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$489k) — 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$9,267
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$122k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,836/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,897/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 601 Woodlands Dr 42
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42 have recently resold for a median of about S$489k (S$483 psf), from 127 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42 has about 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1995). 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 601 Woodlands Dr 42?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42 is about 6.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$489k. 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 601 Woodlands Dr 42?⌄
For a flat at about S$489k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,897/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,836/mo after a S$122k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42 is Admiralty MRT, about 542 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42?⌄
Woodlands Ring Primary School, Admiralty Primary School, Woodlands Primary School, Evergreen Primary School are within 1 km of Block 601 Woodlands Dr 42 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.