Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40
706 Woodlands Dr 40, Singapore 730706
Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1995, with 90 dwelling units. Across 112 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$538k (S$468 psf, 102 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40?
Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1995, with 90 dwelling units.
- Town
- Woodlands
- Planning area
- Woodlands
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 90
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$538k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$538k (S$468 psf), from 112 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 65 | S$363,000recent | 100 sqm | S$337 psf |
| 5-Room | 47 | S$436,000recent | 119 sqm | S$343 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 Sept 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40 get?
Flats at Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.6% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40?
Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40 has 112 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$535,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 119 sqm | S$710,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 102 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 119 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 99 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 119 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 119 sqm | S$543,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 119 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Apr 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 119 sqm | S$430,000 |
What flat types are in Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40?
Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40 has 90 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 706 Woodlands Dr 40?
Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40 is an HDB block in Woodlands.
Block 706 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 90 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 706 Woodlands Dr 40, Singapore 730706. 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 487m 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 Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40 is Admiralty MRT, about 487 m away (~8 min walk). 11 schools are within 1 km, including 7 primary schools.
Getting around
- Admiralty MRT487 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Evergreen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km341 m
- Admiralty Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority490 m
- Evergreen Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority540 m
- Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority543 m
- Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority673 m
- Spectra Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km879 m
- Greenwood Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority894 m
- Admiralty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km930 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40?
Buying a flat at Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40 (~S$538k) needs about S$4,289/mo in income and S$2,020/mo in repayments, after S$10,740 stamp duty and a S$135k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$538k) — 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$10,740
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$135k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,020/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,289/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 706 Woodlands Dr 40
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40 have recently resold for a median of about S$538k (S$468 psf), from 112 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$363k; 5-Room ≈ S$436k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40 has about 70 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 706 Woodlands Dr 40?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40 is about 5.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$538k. 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 706 Woodlands Dr 40?⌄
For a flat at about S$538k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,289/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,020/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 706 Woodlands Dr 40?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40 is Admiralty MRT, about 487 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40?⌄
Admiralty Primary School, Evergreen Primary School, Woodlands Ring Primary School, Woodlands Primary School are within 1 km of Block 706 Woodlands Dr 40 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.