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Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73

686B Woodlands Dr 73, Singapore 732686

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Feb 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 2001, with 149 dwelling units. Across 126 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$561k (S$529 psf, 95 sqm). The lease has approximately 76 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73?

Key Takeaway

Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 2001, with 149 dwelling units.

Town
Woodlands
Planning area
Woodlands
Completed
2001
Storeys
15
Total units
149
Flat model
Premium Apartment
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$561k
Last transacted
Feb 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 76 years
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What are resale prices at Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$561k (S$529 psf), from 126 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room79S$535,000recent94 sqmS$523 psf
5-Room47S$545,000recent114 sqmS$440 psf

Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 4 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.

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What rent and yield does Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.8% (from 24 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$3,200/mo

24 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

6.8%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$38,400

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
4-Room24S$3,000/mo
5-Room12S$3,300/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.

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What has recently sold at Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73?

Key Takeaway

Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 has 126 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$587,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Feb 20265-Room01 TO 03115 sqmS$587,000
Jan 20264-Room01 TO 0395 sqmS$535,000
Nov 20254-Room04 TO 0695 sqmS$545,000
Oct 20254-Room13 TO 1594 sqmS$575,000
Jun 20255-Room13 TO 15113 sqmS$642,888
Oct 20244-Room13 TO 1593 sqmS$565,000
Sept 20245-Room10 TO 12114 sqmS$635,000
Jul 20244-Room10 TO 1294 sqmS$560,888
Jun 20244-Room07 TO 0994 sqmS$545,000
Dec 20234-Room10 TO 1294 sqmS$555,000
Aug 20235-Room10 TO 12114 sqmS$552,000
Jun 20235-Room10 TO 12114 sqmS$580,000
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What flat types are in Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73?

Key Takeaway

Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 has 149 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.

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

4-Room: 935-Room: 56
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Where is Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73?

Key Takeaway

Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 is an HDB block in Woodlands.

Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 is an HDB block located along Woodlands Dr 73. The block is recorded as completed around 2001, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 149 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.

The address is Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73, Singapore 732686. 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 634m away, around 10 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.

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How far is Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 is Admiralty MRT, about 634 m away (~10 min walk). 5 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.

  • Greenwood Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority351 m
  • Admiralty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km566 m
  • Spectra Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km669 m
  • Admiralty Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority697 m
  • Riverside Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority700 m
  • Sembawang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Evergreen Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Sun Plaza · 1.6 kmSupermarket: Venkatesh Deepa ( Videks Grocers ) · 82 mHawker centre: Kampung Admiralty Hawker Centre · 699 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 686B Woodlands Dr 73?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 (~S$561k) needs about S$4,471/mo in income and S$2,106/mo in repayments, after S$11,427 stamp duty and a S$140k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$561k) — 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$11,427

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$140k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,106/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,471/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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What have flats at Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 sold for recently?

Recent sales at Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73

How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 cost?

4-Room flats at Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 have recently resold for a median of about S$561k (S$529 psf), from 126 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$535k; 5-Room ≈ S$545k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 has about 76 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 686B Woodlands Dr 73?

Gross rental yield at Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 is about 6.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$561k. 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 686B Woodlands Dr 73?

For a flat at about S$561k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,471/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,106/mo after a S$140k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 is Admiralty MRT, about 634 m away (~10 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73?

Greenwood Primary School, Admiralty Primary School, Riverside Primary School are within 1 km of Block 686B Woodlands Dr 73 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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