473A Upp Serangoon Cres
HDB block in Hougang, Singapore 531473
473A Upp Serangoon Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2016, with 170 dwelling units. Across 71 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$755k (S$695 psf, 93 sqm). The lease has approximately 90 years remaining.
What are the key facts about 473A Upp Serangoon Cres?
473A Upp Serangoon Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2016, with 170 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 2016
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 170
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$755k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 90 years
What are resale prices at 473A Upp Serangoon Cres?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$755k (S$695 psf), from 71 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 13 | S$445,000recent | 68 sqm | S$608 psf |
| 4-Room | 14 | S$658,000recent | 93 sqm | S$657 psf |
| 5-Room | 44 | S$797,000recent | 113 sqm | S$655 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$849k) and 3 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 Aug 2026.
What rent and yield does 473A Upp Serangoon Cres get?
Flats at 473A Upp Serangoon Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.1% (from 23 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
23 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 11 | S$3,600/mo |
| 3-Room | 6 | S$2,600/mo |
| 4-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 Aug 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at 473A Upp Serangoon Cres?
473A Upp Serangoon Cres has 71 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$708,000 in Aug 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$708,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$540,000 |
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 113 sqm | S$838,888 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 113 sqm | S$845,888 |
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 113 sqm | S$828,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 113 sqm | S$865,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$755,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$728,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 113 sqm | S$818,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$797,000 |
What flat types are in 473A Upp Serangoon Cres?
473A Upp Serangoon Cres has 170 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is 473A Upp Serangoon Cres?
473A Upp Serangoon Cres is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 473A Upp Serangoon Cres is an HDB block located along Upp Serangoon Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 2016, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 170 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 473A Upp Serangoon Cres, Singapore 531473. 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 Kangkar LRT, approximately 813m away, around 13 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Punggol Pk for greenery and recreation, and Punggol Park Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is 473A Upp Serangoon Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to 473A Upp Serangoon Cres is Kangkar LRT, about 813 m away (~13 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kangkar LRT813 m · ~13 min
- Ranggung LRT909 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Serangoon Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km293 m
- North Vista Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km505 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority519 m
- Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority690 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km753 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority846 m
- Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at 473A Upp Serangoon Cres?
Buying a flat at 473A Upp Serangoon Cres (~S$755k) needs about S$6,019/mo in income and S$2,835/mo in repayments, after S$17,250 stamp duty and a S$189k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$755k) — 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$17,250
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$189k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,835/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,019/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at 473A Upp Serangoon Cres land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about 473A Upp Serangoon Cres
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 473A Upp Serangoon Cres cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 473A Upp Serangoon Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$755k (S$695 psf), from 71 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 473A Upp Serangoon Cres by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$445k; 4-Room ≈ S$658k; 5-Room ≈ S$797k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 473A Upp Serangoon Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 473A Upp Serangoon Cres has about 90 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2016). 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 473A Upp Serangoon Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 473A Upp Serangoon Cres is about 5.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$755k. 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 473A Upp Serangoon Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$755k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,019/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,835/mo after a S$189k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 473A Upp Serangoon Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 473A Upp Serangoon Cres is Kangkar LRT, about 813 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 473A Upp Serangoon Cres?⌄
Chij Our Lady Of The Nativity, Punggol Primary School, North Vista Primary School are within 1 km of Block 473A Upp Serangoon Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.