Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9
878 Woodlands Ave 9, Singapore 730878
Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1994, with 91 dwelling units. Across 109 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$490k (S$376 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9?
Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1994, with 91 dwelling units.
- Town
- Woodlands
- Planning area
- Woodlands
- Completed
- 1994
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 91
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$490k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$490k (S$376 psf), from 109 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 28 | S$310,000recent | 105 sqm | S$274 psf |
| 5-Room | 81 | S$465,000recent | 123 sqm | S$357 psf |
“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 Jan 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 get?
Flats at Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.9% (from 23 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,400/mo
23 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$28,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 14 | S$2,100/mo |
| 5-Room | 9 | S$2,500/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 Aug 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9?
Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 has 109 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$643,000 in Jan 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$643,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$528,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 125 sqm | S$603,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 sqm | S$550,888 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Mar 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$338,000 |
| Jul 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Oct 2018 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 125 sqm | S$377,000 |
What flat types are in Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9?
Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 has 91 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9?
Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 is an HDB block in Woodlands.
Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 is an HDB block located along Woodlands Ave 9. The block is recorded as completed around 1994, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 91 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 878 Woodlands Ave 9, Singapore 730878. 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 Woodlands North MRT, approximately 770m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Causeway Point for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, and Woodlands Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 is Woodlands North MRT, about 770 m away (~12 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Woodlands North MRT770 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Evergreen Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority320 m
- Evergreen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km499 m
- Qihua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority555 m
- Riverside Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km633 m
- Admiralty Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority947 m
- Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority989 m
- Riverside Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Admiralty Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 878 Woodlands Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 (~S$490k) needs about S$3,906/mo in income and S$1,840/mo in repayments, after S$9,300 stamp duty and a S$123k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$490k) — 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$9,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$123k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,840/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,906/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.
Wondering whether it will hold its value? See do HDB flats actually make money? →
Eyeing Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9? Ask what it's worth.
Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 have recently resold for a median of about S$490k (S$376 psf), from 109 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$310k; 5-Room ≈ S$465k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 has about 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1994). 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 878 Woodlands Ave 9?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 is about 5.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,400/mo against a resale price of about S$490k. 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 878 Woodlands Ave 9?⌄
For a flat at about S$490k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,906/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,840/mo after a S$123k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 is Woodlands North MRT, about 770 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9?⌄
Evergreen Primary School, Qihua Primary School, Admiralty Primary School, Woodlands Primary School are within 1 km of Block 878 Woodlands Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.