Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50
896B Woodlands Dr 50, Singapore 731896
Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1995, with 90 dwelling units. Across 102 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$545k (S$478 psf, 100 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50?
Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1995, with 90 dwelling units.
- Town
- Woodlands
- Planning area
- Woodlands
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 90
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$545k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$545k (S$478 psf), from 102 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 72 | S$473,000recent | 99 sqm | S$450 psf |
| 5-Room | 30 | S$410,000recent | 118 sqm | S$323 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 4 for rent (median S$3,600/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 896B Woodlands Dr 50 get?
Flats at Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 15 | S$3,000/mo |
| 5-Room | 13 | S$3,000/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50?
Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50 has 102 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$582,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$582,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$588,888 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 118 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 118 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 99 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 118 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 99 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 97 sqm | S$473,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 99 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 97 sqm | S$435,000 |
What flat types are in Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50?
Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50 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 896B Woodlands Dr 50?
Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50 is an HDB block in Woodlands.
Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50 is an HDB block located along Woodlands Dr 50. The block is recorded as completed around 1995, with up to 11 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 896B Woodlands Dr 50, Singapore 731896. 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 MRT, approximately 723m away, around 11 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 Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50 is Woodlands MRT, about 723 m away (~11 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 7 primary schools.
Getting around
- Woodlands MRT723 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority119 m
- Woodgrove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority478 m
- Evergreen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km537 m
- Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority584 m
- Riverside Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km663 m
- Qihua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority738 m
- Evergreen Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority834 m
- Si Ling Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority883 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50?
Buying a flat at Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50 (~S$545k) needs about S$4,345/mo in income and S$2,046/mo in repayments, after S$10,950 stamp duty and a S$136k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$545k) — 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$10,950
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$136k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,046/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,345/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 896B Woodlands Dr 50
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50 have recently resold for a median of about S$545k (S$478 psf), from 102 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$473k; 5-Room ≈ S$410k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50 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 896B Woodlands Dr 50?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50 is about 6.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$545k. 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 896B Woodlands Dr 50?⌄
For a flat at about S$545k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,345/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,046/mo after a S$136k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50 is Woodlands MRT, about 723 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50?⌄
Woodlands Primary School, Woodgrove Primary School, Woodlands Ring Primary School, Qihua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 896B Woodlands Dr 50 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.