Blk 78 Marine Drive — HDB resale prices
HDB resale prices, Marine Parade · 5-Room · built 1976
median resale price, last 24 months
6 sales in that window · as of Sep 2026
How it compares
Blk 78 Marine Drive is an HDB block in Marine Parade (completed in 1976, 25 storeys, 96 units). As of Sep 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $980,000, about 73% above the Marine Parade median, from 6 sales. 113 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Price by year
At a glance
Unit mix (sold): 5-room ×96
Prices by flat type — last 24 months (as of Sep 2026)
Median monthly rent at this block: $4,400/mo (5 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~5.4% (Marine Parade average: ~6.4%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 14% of Marine Parade blocks with recent sales.
What the price model says
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $836,511–$935,195 (central estimate $885,853). Recent sales — median $981,902 — sit above that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
Median resale price by year
| 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 | $1,015,000 | $1,015,000 | 2 |
Records
| 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) | -7% (-0.7%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $65.2M across 113 sales |
Recent resale transactions
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 5-Room | 16–18 | 120 m² | $1,060,000 |
| 2026-01 | 5-Room | 07–09 | 120 m² | $970,000 |
| 2025-11 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 120 m² | $920,000 |
| 2025-07 | 5-Room | 07–09 | 120 m² | $980,000 |
| 2025-04 | 5-Room | 13–15 | 122 m² | $1,110,000 |
| 2025-04 | 5-Room | 10–12 | 120 m² | $980,000 |
| 2024-03 | 5-Room | 16–18 | 117 m² | $975,000 |
| 2023-11 | 5-Room | 07–09 | 117 m² | $850,000 |
| 2023-08 | 5-Room | 13–15 | 120 m² | $1,020,000 |
| 2022-11 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 120 m² | $950,000 |
| 2022-08 | 5-Room | 16–18 | 120 m² | $1,028,000 |
| 2022-07 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 122 m² | $812,500 |
| 2021-12 | 5-Room | 25–27 | 120 m² | $908,000 |
| 2021-11 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 120 m² | $808,888 |
| 2021-10 | 5-Room | 10–12 | 120 m² | $893,000 |
| 2021-10 | 5-Room | 10–12 | 120 m² | $850,000 |
| 2021-06 | 5-Room | 13–15 | 120 m² | $895,000 |
| 2020-12 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 120 m² | $750,000 |
| 2020-10 | 5-Room | 22–24 | 117 m² | $908,000 |
| 2020-10 | 5-Room | 07–09 | 120 m² | $820,000 |
Marine Drive blocks ranked by price
Showing the top 15 of 16 priced blocks.
More blocks on Marine Drive
Quick answers
How much does a flat at Blk 78 Marine Drive cost?
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $980,000 (6 sales, as of Sep 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
Is Blk 78 Marine Drive fairly priced?
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $836,511–$935,195 (central estimate $885,853). Recent sales — median $981,902 — sit above that range.
What is the rent at Blk 78 Marine Drive?
The median monthly rent is $4,400/mo over the last 12 months (5 contracts).
How old is Blk 78 Marine Drive?
The block was completed in 1976 and its 99-year lease runs from 1977.