Block 551 Hougang St 51
551 Hougang St 51, Singapore 530551
Block 551 Hougang St 51 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1991, with 92 dwelling units. Across 106 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$470k (S$397 psf, 103 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 551 Hougang St 51?
Block 551 Hougang St 51 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1991, with 92 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1991
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 92
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$470k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 551 Hougang St 51?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$470k (S$397 psf), from 106 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 106 | S$470,000recent | 103 sqm | S$397 psf |
Live now: 8 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$624k) — 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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 551 Hougang St 51 get?
Flats at Block 551 Hougang St 51 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.7% (from 11 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
11 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 11 | 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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 551 Hougang St 51?
Block 551 Hougang St 51 has 106 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$597,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$597,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 102 sqm | S$648,888 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 102 sqm | S$638,888 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 111 sqm | S$588,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 103 sqm | S$538,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 111 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 102 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Feb 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 111 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Jun 2018 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 102 sqm | S$370,000 |
What flat types are in Block 551 Hougang St 51?
Block 551 Hougang St 51 has 92 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 551 Hougang St 51?
Block 551 Hougang St 51 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 551 Hougang St 51 is an HDB block located along Hougang St 51. The block is recorded as completed around 1991, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 92 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 551 Hougang St 51, Singapore 530551. 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 Buangkok MRT, approximately 556m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang Mall for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Buangkok Hawker Centre for food options, Punggol Pk for greenery and recreation, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Punggol Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 551 Hougang St 51 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 551 Hougang St 51 is Buangkok MRT, about 556 m away (~9 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Buangkok MRT556 m · ~9 min
- Hougang MRT821 m · ~13 min
- Renjong LRT913 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority428 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km542 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority542 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority568 m
- Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority591 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority756 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km915 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority956 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 551 Hougang St 51?
Buying a flat at Block 551 Hougang St 51 (~S$470k) needs about S$3,747/mo in income and S$1,765/mo in repayments, after S$8,700 stamp duty and a S$118k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$470k) — 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$8,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$118k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,765/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,747/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 Block 551 Hougang St 51 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 551 Hougang St 51
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 551 Hougang St 51 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 551 Hougang St 51 have recently resold for a median of about S$470k (S$397 psf), from 106 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 551 Hougang St 51 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 551 Hougang St 51 has about 66 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1991). 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 551 Hougang St 51?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 551 Hougang St 51 is about 7.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$470k. 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 551 Hougang St 51?⌄
For a flat at about S$470k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,747/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,765/mo after a S$118k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 551 Hougang St 51?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 551 Hougang St 51 is Buangkok MRT, about 556 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 551 Hougang St 51?⌄
Punggol Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Palm View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 551 Hougang St 51 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.