Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50
898B Woodlands Dr 50, Singapore 731898
Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1996, with 104 dwelling units. Across 142 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$572k (S$496 psf, 100 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50?
Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50 is an HDB block in Woodlands, completed in 1996, with 104 dwelling units.
- Town
- Woodlands
- Planning area
- Woodlands
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 104
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$572k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$572k (S$496 psf), from 142 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 61 | S$472,000recent | 99 sqm | S$443 psf |
| 5-Room | 81 | S$565,000recent | 118 sqm | S$445 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 898B Woodlands Dr 50 get?
Flats at Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,150/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,150/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 15 | S$3,000/mo |
| 5-Room | 23 | 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 898B Woodlands Dr 50?
Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50 has 142 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$632,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 118 sqm | S$632,000 |
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 99 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 118 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 118 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 118 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 118 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 99 sqm | S$572,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 99 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 118 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$570,000 |
What flat types are in Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50?
Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50 has 104 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 898B Woodlands Dr 50?
Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50 is an HDB block in Woodlands.
Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50 is an HDB block located along Woodlands Dr 50. The block is recorded as completed around 1996, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 104 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 898B Woodlands Dr 50, Singapore 731898. 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 883m away, around 14 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 898B Woodlands Dr 50 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50 is Admiralty MRT, about 883 m away (~14 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Admiralty MRT883 m · ~14 min
- Woodlands South MRT888 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Woodlands Ring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority248 m
- Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority434 m
- Woodgrove Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority560 m
- Evergreen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km716 m
- Woodgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km765 m
- Innova Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority856 m
- Christ Church Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km973 m
- Admiralty Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority991 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50?
Buying a flat at Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50 (~S$572k) needs about S$4,560/mo in income and S$2,148/mo in repayments, after S$11,760 stamp duty and a S$143k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$572k) — 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$11,760
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$143k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,148/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,560/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 898B Woodlands Dr 50
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50 have recently resold for a median of about S$572k (S$496 psf), from 142 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$472k; 5-Room ≈ S$565k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50 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 898B Woodlands Dr 50?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50 is about 6.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,150/mo against a resale price of about S$572k. 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 898B Woodlands Dr 50?⌄
For a flat at about S$572k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,560/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,148/mo after a S$143k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50 is Admiralty MRT, about 883 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50?⌄
Woodlands Ring Primary School, Woodlands Primary School, Woodgrove Primary School, Innova Primary School are within 1 km of Block 898B Woodlands Dr 50 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.