Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42
605 Woodlands Dr 42, Singapore 730605
Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1995, with 88 dwelling units. Across 132 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$520k (S$519 psf, 93 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42?
Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1995, with 88 dwelling units.
- Town
- Woodlands
- Planning area
- Woodlands
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 88
- Flat model
- Model A2
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$520k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$520k (S$519 psf), from 132 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 132 | S$520,000recent | 93 sqm | S$519 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 2 for rent — search all listings.
“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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42 get?
Flats at Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.2% (from 20 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
20 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 20 | 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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42?
Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42 has 132 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$540,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$598,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$528,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$520,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$482,000 |
What flat types are in Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42?
Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42 has 88 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A2 model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42?
Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42 is an HDB block in Woodlands.
Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42 is an HDB block located along Woodlands Dr 42. The block is recorded as completed around 1995, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 88 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42, Singapore 730605. 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 575m away, around 9 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 605 Woodlands Dr 42 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42 is Admiralty MRT, about 575 m away (~9 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Admiralty MRT575 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority251 m
- Evergreen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km581 m
- Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority618 m
- Admiralty Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority689 m
- Spectra Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km779 m
- Evergreen Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority824 m
- Woodgrove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority852 m
- Greenwood Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority901 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42?
Buying a flat at Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42 (~S$520k) needs about S$4,145/mo in income and S$1,952/mo in repayments, after S$10,200 stamp duty and a S$130k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$520k) — 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$10,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$130k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,952/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,145/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 605 Woodlands Dr 42
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42 have recently resold for a median of about S$520k (S$519 psf), from 132 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 605 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 605 Woodlands Dr 42?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42 is about 6.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$520k. 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 605 Woodlands Dr 42?⌄
For a flat at about S$520k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,145/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,952/mo after a S$130k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42 is Admiralty MRT, about 575 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42?⌄
Woodlands Ring Primary School, Woodlands Primary School, Admiralty Primary School, Evergreen Primary School are within 1 km of Block 605 Woodlands Dr 42 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.