Block 161 Hougang St 11
161 Hougang St 11, Singapore 530161
Block 161 Hougang St 11 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1996, with 149 dwelling units. Across 111 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$695k (S$624 psf, 103 sqm). The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 161 Hougang St 11?
Block 161 Hougang St 11 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1996, with 149 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 149
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$695k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 161 Hougang St 11?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$695k (S$624 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 89 | S$678,000recent | 103 sqm | S$624 psf |
| 5-Room | 22 | S$412,000recent | 123 sqm | S$311 psf |
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“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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 161 Hougang St 11 get?
Flats at Block 161 Hougang St 11 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,300/mo |
| 5-Room | 13 | S$3,000/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 161 Hougang St 11?
Block 161 Hougang St 11 has 111 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$695,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$738,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 103 sqm | S$708,888 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$700,888 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 sqm | S$678,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$593,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$730,000 |
What flat types are in Block 161 Hougang St 11?
Block 161 Hougang St 11 has 149 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 161 Hougang St 11?
Block 161 Hougang St 11 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 161 Hougang St 11 is an HDB block located along Hougang St 11. The block is recorded as completed around 1996, with up to 14 storeys. It has an estimated 149 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 161 Hougang St 11, Singapore 530161. 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 692m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include NEX for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET (1996) PTE LTD for groceries, Jln Geneng Interim Pk for greenery and recreation, and Braddell Heights Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 161 Hougang St 11 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 161 Hougang St 11 is Serangoon MRT, about 693 m away (~11 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Serangoon MRT693 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km733 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km735 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority776 m
- Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Yangzheng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.2 km
- Zhonghua 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 161 Hougang St 11?
Buying a flat at Block 161 Hougang St 11 (~S$695k) needs about S$5,540/mo in income and S$2,610/mo in repayments, after S$15,450 stamp duty and a S$174k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$695k) — 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$15,450
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$174k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,610/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,540/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 161 Hougang St 11
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 161 Hougang St 11 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 161 Hougang St 11 have recently resold for a median of about S$695k (S$624 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 161 Hougang St 11 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$678k; 5-Room ≈ S$412k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 161 Hougang St 11 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 161 Hougang St 11 has about 71 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 161 Hougang St 11?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 161 Hougang St 11 is about 5.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$695k. 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 161 Hougang St 11?⌄
For a flat at about S$695k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,540/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,610/mo after a S$174k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 161 Hougang St 11?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 161 Hougang St 11 is Serangoon MRT, about 693 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 161 Hougang St 11?⌄
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 161 Hougang St 11 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.