Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73
685B Woodlands Dr 73, Singapore 732685
Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 2001, with 94 dwelling units. Across 63 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$544k (S$443 psf, 114 sqm). The lease has approximately 77 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73?
Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 2001, with 94 dwelling units.
- Town
- Woodlands
- Planning area
- Woodlands
- Completed
- 2001
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 94
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$544k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 77 years
What are resale prices at Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$544k (S$443 psf), from 63 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 63 | S$544,000recent | 114 sqm | S$443 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 Dec 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73 get?
Flats at Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$3,000/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 685B Woodlands Dr 73?
Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73 has 63 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$680,000 in Dec 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 114 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 114 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 114 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 114 sqm | S$562,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 113 sqm | S$588,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 114 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 114 sqm | S$544,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$528,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$488,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 116 sqm | S$520,000 |
What flat types are in Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73?
Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73 has 94 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73?
Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73 is an HDB block in Woodlands.
Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73 is an HDB block located along Woodlands Dr 73. The block is recorded as completed around 2001, with up to 14 storeys. It has an estimated 94 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73, Singapore 732685. 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 578m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Sun Plaza for shopping, VENKATESH DEEPA ( VIDEKS GROCERS ) for groceries, Kampung Admiralty Hawker Centre for food options, and Woodlands Galaxy Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73 is Admiralty MRT, about 578 m away (~9 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Admiralty MRT578 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Greenwood Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority224 m
- Spectra Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km529 m
- Admiralty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km655 m
- Admiralty Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority693 m
- Riverside Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority795 m
- Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Sembawang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Evergreen Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73?
Buying a flat at Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73 (~S$544k) needs about S$4,337/mo in income and S$2,043/mo in repayments, after S$10,920 stamp duty and a S$136k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$544k) — 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$10,920
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$136k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,043/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,337/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 685B Woodlands Dr 73
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73 have recently resold for a median of about S$544k (S$443 psf), from 63 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73 has about 77 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2001). 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 685B Woodlands Dr 73?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73 is about 6.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$544k. 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 685B Woodlands Dr 73?⌄
For a flat at about S$544k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,337/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,043/mo after a S$136k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73 is Admiralty MRT, about 578 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73?⌄
Greenwood Primary School, Admiralty Primary School, Riverside Primary School are within 1 km of Block 685B Woodlands Dr 73 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.