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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$395k (103 sqm), from 108 resales on record. 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
- 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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
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.
