Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72
797 Woodlands Dr 72, Singapore 730797
Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1996, with 72 dwelling units. Across 96 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$820k (S$536 psf, 141 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72?
Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1996, with 72 dwelling units.
- Town
- Woodlands
- Planning area
- Woodlands
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 72
- Flat model
- Apartment · Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$820k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$820k (S$536 psf), from 96 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 96 | S$820,000recent | 141 sqm | S$536 psf |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$830k) and 5 for rent (median S$950/mo) — search all listings.
“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 797 Woodlands Dr 72 get?
Flats at Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,980/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.4% (from 13 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,980/mo
13 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$35,760
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 13 | S$2,980/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 Dec 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72?
Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72 has 96 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$855,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 144 sqm | S$855,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 141 sqm | S$870,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 141 sqm | S$880,000 |
| Jan 2026 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 143 sqm | S$825,000 |
| Dec 2025 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 141 sqm | S$880,000 |
| Dec 2024 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 141 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Oct 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 141 sqm | S$810,000 |
| Oct 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 141 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Feb 2024 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 144 sqm | S$784,000 |
| Dec 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 140 sqm | S$755,000 |
| Aug 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 143 sqm | S$765,000 |
| Dec 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 140 sqm | S$680,000 |
What flat types are in Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72?
Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72 has 72 units, mostly Executive flats of the Apartment / Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72?
Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72 is an HDB block in Woodlands.
Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72 is an HDB block located along Woodlands Dr 72. The block is recorded as completed around 1996, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 72 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72, Singapore 730797. 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 411m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Sun Plaza 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 797 Woodlands Dr 72 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72 is Admiralty MRT, about 411 m away (~6 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Admiralty MRT411 m · ~6 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Admiralty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km259 m
- Admiralty Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority353 m
- Riverside Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority401 m
- Greenwood Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority458 m
- Spectra Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km745 m
- Evergreen Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority943 m
- Evergreen Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72?
Buying a flat at Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72 (~S$820k) needs about S$6,537/mo in income and S$3,079/mo in repayments, after S$19,200 stamp duty and a S$205k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$820k) — 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$19,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$205k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,079/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,537/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 797 Woodlands Dr 72
How much does a Executive flat at Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72 have recently resold for a median of about S$820k (S$536 psf), from 96 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72 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 797 Woodlands Dr 72?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72 is about 4.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,980/mo against a resale price of about S$820k. 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 797 Woodlands Dr 72?⌄
For a flat at about S$820k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,537/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,079/mo after a S$205k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72 is Admiralty MRT, about 411 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72?⌄
Admiralty Primary School, Riverside Primary School, Greenwood Primary School, Evergreen Primary School are within 1 km of Block 797 Woodlands Dr 72 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.