Block 553 Hougang St 51
553 Hougang St 51, Singapore 530553
Block 553 Hougang St 51 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1989, with 88 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$605k (104 sqm), from 123 resales on record. The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 553 Hougang St 51?
Block 553 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$605k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 553 Hougang St 51?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$605k (S$487 psf), from 123 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 66 | S$510,000recent | 104 sqm | S$456 psf |
| 5-Room | 57 | S$595,000recent | 121 sqm | S$457 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 553 Hougang St 51?
Block 553 Hougang St 51 has 123 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$691,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$691,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$633,888 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$523,888 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$598,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$625,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$605,000 |
What flat types are in Block 553 Hougang St 51?
Block 553 Hougang St 51 has 88 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 553 Hougang St 51 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 553 Hougang St 51 is Buangkok MRT, about 516 m away (~8 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Buangkok MRT516 m · ~8 min
- Renjong LRT842 m · ~13 min
- Hougang MRT900 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 priority483 m
- Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority527 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority543 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km597 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority602 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority744 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km887 m
- North Vista Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 553 Hougang St 51?
Buying a flat at Block 553 Hougang St 51 (~S$605k) needs about S$4,823/mo in income and S$2,272/mo in repayments, after S$12,750 stamp duty and a S$151k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$605k) — 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$12,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$151k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,272/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,823/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 553 Hougang St 51
What is the resale price at Block 553 Hougang St 51?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 553 Hougang St 51 have recently resold around S$605k (104 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 553 Hougang St 51 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$510k; 5-Room ≈ S$595k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 553 Hougang St 51?⌄
Block 553 Hougang St 51 has approximately 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1989). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 553 Hougang St 51?⌄
Block 553 Hougang St 51 has 88 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 553 Hougang St 51?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 553 Hougang St 51 is Buangkok MRT, about 516 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 553 Hougang St 51?⌄
Punggol Primary School, Palm View Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Montfort Junior School are within 1 km of Block 553 Hougang St 51 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 553 Hougang St 51 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 553 Hougang St 51 sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈62 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
