Block 556 Hougang St 51
556 Hougang St 51, Singapore 530556
Block 556 Hougang St 51 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 100 dwelling units. Across 108 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$395k (S$356 psf, 103 sqm). The lease has approximately 68 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 556 Hougang St 51?
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
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$395k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 68 years
What are resale prices at Block 556 Hougang St 51?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$395k (S$356 psf), from 108 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 108 | S$395,000recent | 103 sqm | S$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.
What rent and yield does Block 556 Hougang St 51 get?
Flats at Block 556 Hougang St 51 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,650/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.1% (from 22 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,650/mo
22 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 22 | S$2,650/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 556 Hougang St 51?
Block 556 Hougang St 51 has 108 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$595,000 in Apr 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$480,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 102 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$396,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Apr 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Jun 2019 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Oct 2018 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$343,000 |
What flat types are in Block 556 Hougang St 51?
Block 556 Hougang St 51 has 100 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 556 Hougang St 51?
Block 556 Hougang St 51 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 556 Hougang St 51 is an HDB block located along Hougang St 51. The block is recorded as completed around 1990, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 100 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 556 Hougang St 51, Singapore 530556. 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 476m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang Mall for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Buangkok Hawker Centre for food options, Hdb - Compassvale Ln (Blk 205B) for greenery and recreation, and Punggol Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 556 Hougang St 51 from MRT and schools?
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
- Buangkok MRT476 m · ~7 min
- Renjong LRT776 m · ~12 min
- Ranggung LRT924 m · ~14 min
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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 556 Hougang St 51?
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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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 556 Hougang St 51
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 556 Hougang St 51 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 556 Hougang St 51 have recently resold for a median of about S$395k (S$356 psf), from 108 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 556 Hougang St 51 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 556 Hougang St 51 has about 68 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1990). 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 556 Hougang St 51?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 556 Hougang St 51 is about 8.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,650/mo against a resale price of about S$395k. 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 556 Hougang St 51?⌄
For a flat at about S$395k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,149/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,483/mo after a S$99k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.