Block 561 Hougang St 51
561 Hougang St 51, Singapore 530561
Block 561 Hougang St 51 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 10 dwelling units. Across 11 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$532k (S$334 psf, 148 sqm). The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 561 Hougang St 51?
Block 561 Hougang St 51 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 10 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1990
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 10
- Flat model
- Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$532k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2019
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 561 Hougang St 51?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$532k (S$334 psf), from 11 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 11 | S$531,500recent | 148 sqm | S$334 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 Mar 2019.
What has recently sold at Block 561 Hougang St 51?
Block 561 Hougang St 51 has 11 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$620,000 in Mar 2019 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 147 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Aug 2017 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Apr 2017 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 150 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Apr 2012 | Executive | 01 TO 05 | 157 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Nov 2011 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 149 sqm | S$597,000 |
| Feb 2011 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$531,500 |
| Jun 2010 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 150 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Apr 2008 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 147 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Jan 2005 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$377,000 |
| Oct 2000 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 147 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Apr 1997 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 150 sqm | S$520,000 |
What flat types are in Block 561 Hougang St 51?
Block 561 Hougang St 51 has 10 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 561 Hougang St 51?
Block 561 Hougang St 51 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 561 Hougang St 51 is an HDB block located along Hougang St 51. The block is recorded as completed around 1990, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 10 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 561 Hougang St 51, Singapore 530561. 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 518m 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, and Punggol Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 561 Hougang St 51 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 561 Hougang St 51 is Buangkok MRT, about 518 m away (~8 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Buangkok MRT518 m · ~8 min
- Renjong LRT721 m · ~11 min
- Ranggung LRT988 m · ~15 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 priority447 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority479 m
- Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority658 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km714 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority729 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km800 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority801 m
- Nan Chiau High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km940 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 561 Hougang St 51?
Buying a flat at Block 561 Hougang St 51 (~S$532k) needs about S$4,237/mo in income and S$1,996/mo in repayments, after S$10,545 stamp duty and a S$133k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$10,545
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$133k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,996/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,237/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 561 Hougang St 51
How much does a Executive flat at Block 561 Hougang St 51 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 561 Hougang St 51 have recently resold for a median of about S$532k (S$334 psf), from 11 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 561 Hougang St 51 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 561 Hougang St 51 has about 73 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 561 Hougang St 51?⌄
For a flat at about S$532k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,237/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,996/mo after a S$133k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 561 Hougang St 51?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 561 Hougang St 51 is Buangkok MRT, about 518 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 561 Hougang St 51?⌄
Palm View Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Punggol Primary School, Montfort Junior School are within 1 km of Block 561 Hougang St 51 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.