Block 157 Hougang St 11
157 Hougang St 11, Singapore 530157
Block 157 Hougang St 11 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 12 dwelling units. Across 17 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$314 psf, 151 sqm). The lease has approximately 67 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 157 Hougang St 11?
Block 157 Hougang St 11 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 12 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 12
- Flat model
- Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$500k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2017
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 67 years
What are resale prices at Block 157 Hougang St 11?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$314 psf), from 17 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 17 | S$500,000recent | 151 sqm | S$314 psf |
“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 Mar 2017.
What rent and yield does Block 157 Hougang St 11 get?
Flats at Block 157 Hougang St 11 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,850/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.2% (from 4 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,850/mo
4 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$46,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 4 | S$3,850/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 Nov 2024. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 157 Hougang St 11?
Block 157 Hougang St 11 has 17 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$626,000 in Mar 2017 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 155 sqm | S$626,000 |
| Jul 2015 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Apr 2015 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 151 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Feb 2014 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 157 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Sept 2013 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$613,000 |
| Jul 2013 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 158 sqm | S$725,000 |
| Jun 2010 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Oct 2008 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 151 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Jun 2004 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$311,000 |
| Jul 1999 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 155 sqm | S$438,800 |
| May 1999 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 151 sqm | S$428,000 |
| Apr 1999 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 158 sqm | S$453,000 |
What flat types are in Block 157 Hougang St 11?
Block 157 Hougang St 11 has 12 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 157 Hougang St 11?
Block 157 Hougang St 11 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 157 Hougang St 11 is an HDB block located along Hougang St 11. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 12 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 157 Hougang St 11, Singapore 530157. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, the Hougang planning area. The block falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Serangoon MRT, approximately 815m away, around 13 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include NEX for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET (1996) PTE LTD for groceries, Kovan Market & Food Centre for food options, Jln Geneng Interim Pk for greenery and recreation, and Paya Lebar Kovan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 157 Hougang St 11 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 157 Hougang St 11 is Serangoon MRT, about 815 m away (~13 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Serangoon MRT815 m · ~13 min
- Kovan MRT995 m · ~16 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km644 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority706 m
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km829 m
- Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.3 km
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 157 Hougang St 11?
Buying a flat at Block 157 Hougang St 11 (~S$500k) needs about S$3,986/mo in income and S$1,877/mo in repayments, after S$9,600 stamp duty and a S$125k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$500k) — 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$9,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$125k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,877/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,986/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 157 Hougang St 11
How much does a Executive flat at Block 157 Hougang St 11 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 157 Hougang St 11 have recently resold for a median of about S$500k (S$314 psf), from 17 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 157 Hougang St 11 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 157 Hougang St 11 has about 67 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). 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 157 Hougang St 11?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 157 Hougang St 11 is about 9.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,850/mo against a resale price of about S$500k. 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 157 Hougang St 11?⌄
For a flat at about S$500k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,986/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,877/mo after a S$125k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 157 Hougang St 11?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 157 Hougang St 11 is Serangoon MRT, about 815 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 157 Hougang St 11?⌄
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 157 Hougang St 11 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.