705 Woodlands Dr 40
HDB block in Woodlands, Singapore 730705
705 Woodlands Dr 40 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1995, with 88 dwelling units. Across 113 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$461 psf, 100 sqm). The lease has approximately 69 years remaining.
What are the key facts about 705 Woodlands Dr 40?
705 Woodlands Dr 40 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 A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$500k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 69 years
What are resale prices at 705 Woodlands Dr 40?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$461 psf), from 113 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 66 | S$470,000recent | 100 sqm | S$437 psf |
| 5-Room | 47 | S$460,000recent | 119 sqm | S$359 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 Aug 2026.
What rent and yield does 705 Woodlands Dr 40 get?
Flats at 705 Woodlands Dr 40 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.2% (from 15 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
15 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 6 | S$3,300/mo |
| 5-Room | 9 | S$2,800/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 Jul 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at 705 Woodlands Dr 40?
705 Woodlands Dr 40 has 113 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$560,000 in Aug 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 102 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 119 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 118 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 102 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 119 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 99 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 119 sqm | S$470,000 |
What flat types are in 705 Woodlands Dr 40?
705 Woodlands Dr 40 has 88 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is 705 Woodlands Dr 40?
705 Woodlands Dr 40 is an HDB block in Woodlands.
Block 705 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 88 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 705 Woodlands Dr 40, Singapore 730705. 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 545m away, around 8 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 705 Woodlands Dr 40 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to 705 Woodlands Dr 40 is Admiralty MRT, about 545 m away (~9 min walk). 11 schools are within 1 km, including 7 primary schools.
Getting around
- Admiralty MRT545 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 km296 m
- Evergreen Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority520 m
- Admiralty Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority537 m
- Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority553 m
- Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority622 m
- Riverside Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km885 m
- Qihua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority905 m
- Spectra Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km933 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at 705 Woodlands Dr 40?
Buying a flat at 705 Woodlands Dr 40 (~S$500k) needs about S$3,986/mo in income and S$1,877/mo in repayments, after S$9,600 stamp duty and a S$125k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$9,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$125k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,877/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,986/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 705 Woodlands Dr 40
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 705 Woodlands Dr 40 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 705 Woodlands Dr 40 have recently resold for a median of about S$500k (S$461 psf), from 113 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 705 Woodlands Dr 40 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$470k; 5-Room ≈ S$460k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 705 Woodlands Dr 40 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 705 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 705 Woodlands Dr 40?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 705 Woodlands Dr 40 is about 7.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$500k. 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 705 Woodlands Dr 40?⌄
For a flat at about S$500k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,986/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,877/mo after a S$125k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 705 Woodlands Dr 40?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 705 Woodlands Dr 40 is Admiralty MRT, about 545 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 705 Woodlands Dr 40?⌄
Evergreen Primary School, Admiralty Primary School, Woodlands Ring Primary School, Woodlands Primary School are within 1 km of Block 705 Woodlands Dr 40 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.