Blk 78 Marine Dr is an HDB block in Marine Parade (completed in 1976, 25 storeys, 96 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $980,000, about 11% below the Marine Parade median, from 5 sales. 112 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Marine Parade |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1976 |
| Lease from | 1977 |
| Storeys | 25 |
| Dwelling units | 96 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 5-room ×96 |
| Recorded resales | 112 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | $980,000 | $8,167/m² | 5 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $4,200/mo (3 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~5.1% (Marine Parade average: ~3.3%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 15% of Marine Parade blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $836,836–$936,122 (central estimate $886,479). Recent sales — median $980,000 — sit above that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $145,000 | $271,456 | 7 |
| 1991 | $161,000 | $291,387 | 2 |
| 1992 | $223,000 | $394,740 | 3 |
| 1993 | $285,000 | $493,189 | 5 |
| 1994 | $366,500 | $615,191 | 6 |
| 1995 | $402,500 | $664,161 | 2 |
| 1996 | $590,000 | $960,299 | 6 |
| 1997 | $566,500 | $903,768 | 4 |
| 1998 | $493,500 | $789,454 | 4 |
| 1999 | $465,000 | $743,686 | 5 |
| 2000 | $550,000 | $867,922 | 1 |
| 2001 | $492,000 | $768,606 | 6 |
| 2002 | $440,000 | $690,074 | 4 |
| 2003 | $470,000 | $733,545 | 3 |
| 2004 | $461,000 | $707,666 | 4 |
| 2005 | $457,000 | $698,222 | 2 |
| 2006 | $420,000 | $635,552 | 6 |
| 2008 | $568,888 | $790,603 | 1 |
| 2009 | $555,000 | $766,793 | 1 |
| 2010 | $640,000 | $859,904 | 5 |
| 2011 | $770,000 | $982,950 | 1 |
| 2012 | $850,000 | $1,037,544 | 2 |
| 2013 | $835,000 | $995,698 | 2 |
| 2014 | $769,500 | $908,201 | 2 |
| 2015 | $875,000 | $1,038,146 | 3 |
| 2016 | $916,500 | $1,093,168 | 2 |
| 2017 | $862,500 | $1,022,858 | 2 |
| 2018 | $936,800 | $1,106,123 | 1 |
| 2019 | $905,000 | $1,062,545 | 1 |
| 2020 | $820,000 | $964,408 | 3 |
| 2021 | $893,000 | $1,026,491 | 5 |
| 2022 | $950,000 | $1,028,926 | 3 |
| 2023 | $935,000 | $965,989 | 2 |
| 2024 | $975,000 | $983,804 | 1 |
| 2025 | $980,000 | $980,000 | 4 |
| 2026 | $970,000 | $970,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $1,110,000 (5-Room, 2025-04) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $145,000 (1990-01) |
| Busiest year | 1990 · 7 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | -11% (-1.2%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $64.1M across 112 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 | $970,000 |
| 2025-11 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $920,000 |
| 2025-07 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 | $980,000 |
| 2025-04 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 | $1,110,000 |
| 2025-04 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $980,000 |
| 2024-03 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 117 | $975,000 |
| 2023-11 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 117 | $850,000 |
| 2023-08 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 | $1,020,000 |
| 2022-11 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $950,000 |
| 2022-08 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 | $1,028,000 |
| 2022-07 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 | $812,500 |
| 2021-12 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 120 | $908,000 |
| 2021-11 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $808,888 |
| 2021-10 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $850,000 |
| 2021-10 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $893,000 |
| 2021-06 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 | $895,000 |
| 2020-12 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $750,000 |
| 2020-10 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 117 | $908,000 |
| 2020-10 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 | $820,000 |
| 2019-07 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 117 | $905,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 73 | $1,160,000 | $9,667/m² |
| 2. Blk 79 | $1,050,000 | $8,750/m² |
| 3. Blk 72 | $1,020,000 | $8,361/m² |
| 4. Blk 77 | $1,010,000 | $8,524/m² |
| 5. Blk 78 | $980,000 | $8,167/m² |
| 6. Blk 63 | $688,000 | $7,908/m² |
| 7. Blk 75 | $686,500 | $8,372/m² |
| 8. Blk 61 | $675,000 | $7,759/m² |
| 9. Blk 62 | $674,000 | $7,747/m² |
| 10. Blk 60 | $660,000 | $7,586/m² |
| 11. Blk 76 | $651,000 | $7,939/m² |
| 12. Blk 74 | $646,500 | $7,884/m² |
| 13. Blk 66 | $495,000 | $7,154/m² |
| 14. Blk 65 | $488,000 | $7,385/m² |
| 15. Blk 67 | $480,000 | $7,354/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 16 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $980,000 (5 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $836,836–$936,122 (central estimate $886,479). Recent sales — median $980,000 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $4,200/mo over the last 12 months (3 contracts).
The block was completed in 1976 and its 99-year lease runs from 1977.