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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$695k (103 sqm), from 111 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 161 Hougang St 11
What is the resale price at Block 161 Hougang St 11?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 161 Hougang St 11 have recently resold around S$695k (103 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 161 Hougang St 11 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$678k; 5-Room ≈ S$412k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 161 Hougang St 11?⌄
Block 161 Hougang St 11 has approximately 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1996). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 161 Hougang St 11?⌄
Block 161 Hougang St 11 has 149 dwelling units across up to 14 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 161 Hougang St 11 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 161 Hougang St 11 sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈71 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
