Block 159 Hougang St 11
159 Hougang St 11, Singapore 530159
Block 159 Hougang St 11 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1997, with 104 dwelling units. Across 77 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$609k (S$524 psf, 103 sqm). The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 159 Hougang St 11?
Block 159 Hougang St 11 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1997, with 104 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1997
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 104
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$609k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 159 Hougang St 11?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$609k (S$524 psf), from 77 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 55 | S$495,000recent | 101 sqm | S$455 psf |
| 5-Room | 22 | S$545,000recent | 120 sqm | S$412 psf |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$700k) and 6 for rent (median S$3,000/mo) — 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.
What rent and yield does Block 159 Hougang St 11 get?
Flats at Block 159 Hougang St 11 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.7% (from 22 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,400/mo
22 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$28,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 16 | S$2,200/mo |
| 5-Room | 6 | S$2,600/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 159 Hougang St 11?
Block 159 Hougang St 11 has 77 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$723,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$723,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$705,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 sqm | S$818,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$809,388 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$609,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$705,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$473,000 |
What flat types are in Block 159 Hougang St 11?
Block 159 Hougang St 11 has 104 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 159 Hougang St 11?
Block 159 Hougang St 11 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 159 Hougang St 11 is an HDB block located along Hougang St 11. The block is recorded as completed around 1997, with up to 14 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 159 Hougang St 11, Singapore 530159. 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 755m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include NEX for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET (1996) PTE LTD for groceries, and Jln Geneng Interim Pk for greenery and recreation.
How far is Block 159 Hougang St 11 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 159 Hougang St 11 is Serangoon MRT, about 755 m away (~12 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Serangoon MRT755 m · ~12 min
- Bartley MRT998 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 km625 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority645 m
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km670 m
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.1 km
- Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Yangzheng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 159 Hougang St 11?
Buying a flat at Block 159 Hougang St 11 (~S$609k) needs about S$4,855/mo in income and S$2,287/mo in repayments, after S$12,870 stamp duty and a S$152k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$609k) — 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$12,870
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$152k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,287/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,855/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 159 Hougang St 11
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 159 Hougang St 11 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 159 Hougang St 11 have recently resold for a median of about S$609k (S$524 psf), from 77 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 159 Hougang St 11 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$495k; 5-Room ≈ S$545k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 159 Hougang St 11 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 159 Hougang St 11 has about 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1997). 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 159 Hougang St 11?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 159 Hougang St 11 is about 4.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,400/mo against a resale price of about S$609k. 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 159 Hougang St 11?⌄
For a flat at about S$609k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,855/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,287/mo after a S$152k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 159 Hougang St 11?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 159 Hougang St 11 is Serangoon MRT, about 755 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 159 Hougang St 11?⌄
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 159 Hougang St 11 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.