HDBOCRBukit Panjang

Block 173 Gangsa Rd

173 Gangsa Rd, Singapore 670173

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jul 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 173 Gangsa Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Panjang, completed in 1996, with 114 dwelling units. Across 88 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$628k (S$557 psf, 101 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 173 Gangsa Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 173 Gangsa Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Panjang, completed in 1996, with 114 dwelling units.

Town
Bukit Panjang
Planning area
Bukit Panjang
Completed
1996
Storeys
20
Total units
114
Flat model
Model A · Improved
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$628k
Last transacted
Jul 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 70 years
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What are resale prices at Block 173 Gangsa Rd?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$628k (S$557 psf), from 88 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room56S$565,888recent101 sqmS$521 psf
5-Room32S$580,000recent123 sqmS$438 psf

Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$848k) and 1 for rent 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 Jul 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 173 Gangsa Rd get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 173 Gangsa Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.4% (from 14 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$2,800/mo

14 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

5.4%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$33,600

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
4-Room11S$3,200/mo
5-Room3S$2,800/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 Dec 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 173 Gangsa Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 173 Gangsa Rd has 88 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$606,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jul 20264-Room01 TO 03101 sqmS$606,000
Jan 20264-Room19 TO 21101 sqmS$681,671
Apr 20254-Room04 TO 06101 sqmS$628,000
Aug 20245-Room13 TO 15123 sqmS$825,000
May 20244-Room04 TO 06101 sqmS$660,000
Jul 20235-Room13 TO 15122 sqmS$730,000
Feb 20234-Room13 TO 15101 sqmS$635,000
Sept 20224-Room13 TO 15101 sqmS$614,288
Aug 20224-Room07 TO 09101 sqmS$565,888
Nov 20214-Room10 TO 12101 sqmS$560,000
Sept 20215-Room07 TO 09123 sqmS$650,000
Mar 20214-Room19 TO 21101 sqmS$525,000
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What flat types are in Block 173 Gangsa Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 173 Gangsa Rd has 114 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 765-Room: 38
6

Where is Block 173 Gangsa Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 173 Gangsa Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Panjang.

Block 173 Gangsa Rd is an HDB block located along Gangsa Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1996, with up to 20 storeys. It has an estimated 114 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 173 Gangsa Rd, Singapore 670173. It is part of District 23, Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang / Choa Chu Kang, the Bukit Panjang planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Petir LRT, approximately 240m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Bukit Panjang Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Bukit Panjang Hawker Centre & Market for food options, Cashew Rd Interim Pk for greenery and recreation, Bukit Panjang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Senja-Cashew Community Centre for community facilities.

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How far is Block 173 Gangsa Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 173 Gangsa Rd is Petir LRT, about 240 m away (~4 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Zhenghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority287 m
  • Greenridge Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km571 m
  • Greenridge Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority673 m
  • Bukit Panjang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority759 m
  • West View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority836 m
  • Beacon Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority885 m
  • Zhenghua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km948 m
  • West Spring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Bukit Panjang Plaza · 267 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 267 mHawker centre: Bukit Panjang Hawker Centre & Market · 688 mPark: Cashew Rd Interim Pk · 847 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 173 Gangsa Rd?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 173 Gangsa Rd (~S$628k) needs about S$5,006/mo in income and S$2,358/mo in repayments, after S$13,440 stamp duty and a S$157k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$628k) — 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$13,440

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$157k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,358/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$5,006/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 sales at Block 173 Gangsa Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 173 Gangsa Rd

How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 173 Gangsa Rd cost?

4-Room flats at Block 173 Gangsa Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$628k (S$557 psf), from 88 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 173 Gangsa Rd by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$566k; 5-Room ≈ S$580k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 173 Gangsa Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 173 Gangsa Rd 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 173 Gangsa Rd?

Gross rental yield at Block 173 Gangsa Rd is about 5.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$628k. 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 173 Gangsa Rd?

For a flat at about S$628k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,006/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,358/mo after a S$157k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 173 Gangsa Rd?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 173 Gangsa Rd is Petir LRT, about 240 m away (~4 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 173 Gangsa Rd?

Zhenghua Primary School, Greenridge Primary School, Bukit Panjang Primary School, West View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 173 Gangsa Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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