Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73
686C Woodlands Dr 73, Singapore 733686
Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 2001, with 78 dwelling units. Across 83 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$580k (S$469 psf, 114 sqm). The lease has approximately 77 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73?
Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 2001, with 78 dwelling units.
- Town
- Woodlands
- Planning area
- Woodlands
- Completed
- 2001
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 78
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$580k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 77 years
What are resale prices at Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$580k (S$469 psf), from 83 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 83 | S$580,000recent | 114 sqm | S$469 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 Jan 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73 get?
Flats at Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.8% (from 9 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
9 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 9 | S$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 Oct 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73?
Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73 has 83 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$630,000 in Jan 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 114 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 114 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 114 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 114 sqm | S$620,088 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$580,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 114 sqm | S$610,888 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 114 sqm | S$568,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 114 sqm | S$490,000 |
What flat types are in Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73?
Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73 has 78 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73?
Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73 is an HDB block in Woodlands.
Block 686C 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 78 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73, Singapore 733686. 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 676m away, around 11 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 686C Woodlands Dr 73 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73 is Admiralty MRT, about 676 m away (~11 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Admiralty MRT676 m · ~11 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 priority345 m
- Spectra Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km646 m
- Admiralty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km649 m
- Admiralty Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority761 m
- Riverside Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority782 m
- Sembawang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Evergreen Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73?
Buying a flat at Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73 (~S$580k) needs about S$4,624/mo in income and S$2,178/mo in repayments, after S$12,000 stamp duty and a S$145k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$580k) — 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$12,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$145k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,178/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,624/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 686C Woodlands Dr 73
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73 have recently resold for a median of about S$580k (S$469 psf), from 83 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 686C 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 686C Woodlands Dr 73?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73 is about 6.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$580k. 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 686C Woodlands Dr 73?⌄
For a flat at about S$580k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,624/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,178/mo after a S$145k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73 is Admiralty MRT, about 676 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73?⌄
Greenwood Primary School, Admiralty Primary School, Riverside Primary School are within 1 km of Block 686C Woodlands Dr 73 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.