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Block 556 Hougang St 51

556 Hougang St 51, Singapore 530556

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Apr 2024 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 556 Hougang St 51 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 100 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$395k (103 sqm), from 108 resales on record. The lease has approximately 68 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 556 Hougang St 51?

Key Takeaway

Block 556 Hougang St 51 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 100 dwelling units.

Town
Hougang
Planning area
Hougang
Completed
1990
Storeys
11
Total units
100
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$395k
Last transacted
Apr 2024
Remaining lease
≈ 68 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 556 Hougang St 51?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$395k (S$356 psf), from 108 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room108S$395,000recent103 sqmS$356 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 2024.

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What has recently sold at Block 556 Hougang St 51?

Key Takeaway

Block 556 Hougang St 51 has 108 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$595,000 in Apr 2024 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Apr 20244-Room07 TO 09103 sqmS$595,000
Apr 20244-Room07 TO 09103 sqmS$575,000
Sept 20224-Room07 TO 09103 sqmS$480,000
May 20224-Room07 TO 09102 sqmS$520,000
Mar 20224-Room04 TO 06103 sqmS$445,000
Apr 20214-Room01 TO 03103 sqmS$396,000
Feb 20214-Room07 TO 09103 sqmS$395,000
Apr 20204-Room04 TO 06103 sqmS$355,000
Jun 20194-Room07 TO 09106 sqmS$385,000
Apr 20194-Room01 TO 03103 sqmS$355,000
Mar 20194-Room07 TO 09103 sqmS$370,000
Oct 20184-Room01 TO 03103 sqmS$343,000
4

What flat types are in Block 556 Hougang St 51?

Key Takeaway

Block 556 Hougang St 51 has 100 units, mostly 4-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 100
5

How far is Block 556 Hougang St 51 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 556 Hougang St 51 is Buangkok MRT, about 476 m away (~7 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority466 m
  • Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority525 m
  • Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority545 m
  • Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km658 m
  • Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority665 m
  • North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority726 m
  • Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km884 m
  • Nan Chiau High SchoolSecondary school1.0 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Hougang Mall · 898 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 269 mHawker centre: Buangkok Hawker Centre · 457 mPark: Hdb - Compassvale Ln (Blk 205B) · 956 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 556 Hougang St 51?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 556 Hougang St 51 (~S$395k) needs about S$3,149/mo in income and S$1,483/mo in repayments, after S$6,450 stamp duty and a S$99k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$395k) — 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$6,450

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$99k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,483/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,149/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 556 Hougang St 51

What is the resale price at Block 556 Hougang St 51?

4-Room flats at Block 556 Hougang St 51 have recently resold around S$395k (103 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 556 Hougang St 51?

Block 556 Hougang St 51 has approximately 68 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1990). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 556 Hougang St 51?

Block 556 Hougang St 51 has 100 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 556 Hougang St 51?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 556 Hougang St 51 is Buangkok MRT, about 476 m away (~7 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 556 Hougang St 51?

Palm View Primary School, Punggol Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Montfort Junior School are within 1 km of Block 556 Hougang St 51 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 556 Hougang St 51 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 556 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 (≈68 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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