Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40
701 Woodlands Dr 40, Singapore 730701
Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1995, with 110 dwelling units. Across 143 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$540k (S$477 psf, 102 sqm). The lease has approximately 69 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40?
Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1995, with 110 dwelling units.
- Town
- Woodlands
- Planning area
- Woodlands
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 110
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$540k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 69 years
What are resale prices at Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$540k (S$477 psf), from 143 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 79 | S$503,888recent | 101 sqm | S$460 psf |
| 5-Room | 64 | S$490,000recent | 119 sqm | S$383 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40 get?
Flats at Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.7% (from 18 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
18 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 18 | 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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40?
Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40 has 143 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$670,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 119 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 99 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 119 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$532,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$560,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$503,888 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 sqm | S$517,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 118 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 102 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 99 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 119 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 119 sqm | S$560,000 |
What flat types are in Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40?
Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40 has 110 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40?
Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40 is an HDB block in Woodlands.
Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40 is an HDB block located along Woodlands Dr 40. The block is recorded as completed around 1995, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 110 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 701 Woodlands Dr 40, Singapore 730701. 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 563m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Causeway Point for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Kampung Admiralty Hawker Centre for food options, and Woodlands Galaxy Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40 is Admiralty MRT, about 563 m away (~9 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 7 primary schools.
Getting around
- Admiralty MRT563 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 km218 m
- Evergreen Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority310 m
- Admiralty Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority451 m
- Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority769 m
- Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority776 m
- Admiralty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km838 m
- Qihua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority860 m
- Riverside Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority866 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40?
Buying a flat at Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40 (~S$540k) needs about S$4,305/mo in income and S$2,028/mo in repayments, after S$10,800 stamp duty and a S$135k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$540k) — 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$10,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$135k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,028/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,305/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 701 Woodlands Dr 40
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40 have recently resold for a median of about S$540k (S$477 psf), from 143 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$504k; 5-Room ≈ S$490k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40 has about 69 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 701 Woodlands Dr 40?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40 is about 6.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$540k. 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 701 Woodlands Dr 40?⌄
For a flat at about S$540k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,305/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,028/mo after a S$135k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40 is Admiralty MRT, about 563 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40?⌄
Evergreen Primary School, Admiralty Primary School, Woodlands Primary School, Woodlands Ring Primary School are within 1 km of Block 701 Woodlands Dr 40 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.