Block 779 Woodlands Cres
779 Woodlands Cres, Singapore 730779
Block 779 Woodlands Cres is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1996, with 94 dwelling units. Across 84 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$510k (S$449 psf, 103 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 779 Woodlands Cres?
Block 779 Woodlands Cres is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1996, with 94 dwelling units.
- Town
- Woodlands
- Planning area
- Woodlands
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 94
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$510k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 779 Woodlands Cres?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$510k (S$449 psf), from 84 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 45 | S$400,000recent | 101 sqm | S$368 psf |
| 5-Room | 39 | S$480,000recent | 121 sqm | S$369 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 779 Woodlands Cres get?
Flats at Block 779 Woodlands Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.4% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 3 | S$2,700/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 Nov 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 779 Woodlands Cres?
Block 779 Woodlands Cres has 84 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$615,888 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$615,888 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$543,888 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 sqm | S$569,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$588,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$437,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$500,000 |
What flat types are in Block 779 Woodlands Cres?
Block 779 Woodlands Cres has 94 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 779 Woodlands Cres?
Block 779 Woodlands Cres is an HDB block in Woodlands.
Block 779 Woodlands Cres is an HDB block located along Woodlands Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 1996, with up to 14 storeys. It has an estimated 94 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 779 Woodlands Cres, Singapore 730779. 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 774m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include FORTUNE SUPERMARKET PTE. LTD. for groceries, Kampung Admiralty Hawker Centre for food options, and Woodlands Galaxy Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 779 Woodlands Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 779 Woodlands Cres is Admiralty MRT, about 774 m away (~12 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Admiralty MRT774 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Riverside Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority180 m
- Admiralty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km296 m
- Admiralty Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority543 m
- Evergreen Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority736 m
- Evergreen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km956 m
- Greenwood Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority980 m
- Spectra Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Woodlands Ring 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 779 Woodlands Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 779 Woodlands Cres (~S$510k) needs about S$4,066/mo in income and S$1,915/mo in repayments, after S$9,900 stamp duty and a S$128k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$9,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$128k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,915/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,066/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 779 Woodlands Cres
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 779 Woodlands Cres cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 779 Woodlands Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$510k (S$449 psf), from 84 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 779 Woodlands Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$400k; 5-Room ≈ S$480k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 779 Woodlands Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 779 Woodlands Cres has about 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1996). 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 779 Woodlands Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 779 Woodlands Cres is about 6.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$510k. 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 779 Woodlands Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$510k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,066/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,915/mo after a S$128k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 779 Woodlands Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 779 Woodlands Cres is Admiralty MRT, about 774 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 779 Woodlands Cres?⌄
Riverside Primary School, Admiralty Primary School, Evergreen Primary School, Greenwood Primary School are within 1 km of Block 779 Woodlands Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.