Block 552 Hougang St 51
552 Hougang St 51, Singapore 530552
Block 552 Hougang St 51 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1989, with 88 dwelling units. Across 92 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$376 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 65 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 552 Hougang St 51?
Block 552 Hougang St 51 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1989, with 88 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 88
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$480k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 65 years
What are resale prices at Block 552 Hougang St 51?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$376 psf), from 92 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 56 | S$410,888recent | 104 sqm | S$367 psf |
| 5-Room | 36 | S$488,000recent | 121 sqm | S$375 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 Aug 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 552 Hougang St 51 get?
Flats at Block 552 Hougang St 51 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.5% (from 7 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,200/mo
7 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$26,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 3 | S$2,000/mo |
| 5-Room | 4 | S$2,200/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 Oct 2024. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 552 Hougang St 51?
Block 552 Hougang St 51 has 92 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$675,000 in Aug 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$650,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Nov 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$480,000 |
What flat types are in Block 552 Hougang St 51?
Block 552 Hougang St 51 has 88 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 552 Hougang St 51?
Block 552 Hougang St 51 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 552 Hougang St 51 is an HDB block located along Hougang St 51. The block is recorded as completed around 1989, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 88 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 552 Hougang St 51, Singapore 530552. 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 546m away, around 8 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, and Punggol Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 552 Hougang St 51 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 552 Hougang St 51 is Buangkok MRT, about 546 m away (~9 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Buangkok MRT546 m · ~9 min
- Hougang MRT864 m · ~14 min
- Renjong LRT879 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 priority473 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority535 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km562 m
- Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority563 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority566 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority765 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km881 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary school1.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 552 Hougang St 51?
Buying a flat at Block 552 Hougang St 51 (~S$480k) needs about S$3,826/mo in income and S$1,802/mo in repayments, after S$9,000 stamp duty and a S$120k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$480k) — 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$9,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$120k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,802/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,826/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 552 Hougang St 51
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 552 Hougang St 51 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 552 Hougang St 51 have recently resold for a median of about S$480k (S$376 psf), from 92 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 552 Hougang St 51 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$411k; 5-Room ≈ S$488k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 552 Hougang St 51 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 552 Hougang St 51 has about 65 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1989). 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 552 Hougang St 51?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 552 Hougang St 51 is about 5.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,200/mo against a resale price of about S$480k. 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 552 Hougang St 51?⌄
For a flat at about S$480k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,826/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,802/mo after a S$120k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 552 Hougang St 51?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 552 Hougang St 51 is Buangkok MRT, about 546 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 552 Hougang St 51?⌄
Punggol Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Palm View Primary School, Montfort Junior School are within 1 km of Block 552 Hougang St 51 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.