Block 831 Hougang Ctrl
831 Hougang Ctrl, Singapore 530831
Block 831 Hougang Ctrl is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 84 dwelling units. Across 51 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$470k (S$419 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 67 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 831 Hougang Ctrl?
Block 831 Hougang Ctrl is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 84 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1990
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 84
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$470k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 67 years
What are resale prices at Block 831 Hougang Ctrl?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$470k (S$419 psf), from 51 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 46 | S$470,000recent | 104 sqm | S$420 psf |
| 5-Room | 5 | S$475,000recent | 122 sqm | S$362 psf |
Live now: 7 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$708k) and 6 for rent (median S$3,600/mo) — search all listings.
“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 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 831 Hougang Ctrl get?
Flats at Block 831 Hougang Ctrl have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.7% (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 10 | S$3,000/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 831 Hougang Ctrl?
Block 831 Hougang Ctrl has 51 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$795,000 in Mar 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$795,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$608,888 |
| Oct 2018 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Sept 2018 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 102 sqm | S$426,000 |
| Feb 2018 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Feb 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Dec 2017 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Dec 2017 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Sept 2017 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Aug 2017 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$405,000 |
What flat types are in Block 831 Hougang Ctrl?
Block 831 Hougang Ctrl has 84 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 831 Hougang Ctrl?
Block 831 Hougang Ctrl is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 831 Hougang Ctrl is an HDB block located along Hougang Ctrl. The block is recorded as completed around 1990, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 84 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 831 Hougang Ctrl, Singapore 530831. 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 Hougang MRT, approximately 272m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Ci Yuan Hawker Centre for food options, Realty Park for greenery and recreation, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Punggol Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 831 Hougang Ctrl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 831 Hougang Ctrl is Hougang MRT, about 272 m away (~4 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT272 m · ~4 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority288 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km315 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority673 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km719 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority762 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km768 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km777 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority877 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 831 Hougang Ctrl?
Buying a flat at Block 831 Hougang Ctrl (~S$470k) needs about S$3,747/mo in income and S$1,765/mo in repayments, after S$8,700 stamp duty and a S$118k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$470k) — 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$8,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$118k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,765/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,747/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 831 Hougang Ctrl
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 831 Hougang Ctrl cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 831 Hougang Ctrl have recently resold for a median of about S$470k (S$419 psf), from 51 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 831 Hougang Ctrl by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$470k; 5-Room ≈ S$475k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 831 Hougang Ctrl worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 831 Hougang Ctrl has about 67 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 831 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 831 Hougang Ctrl is about 7.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$470k. 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 831 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
For a flat at about S$470k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,747/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,765/mo after a S$118k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 831 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 831 Hougang Ctrl is Hougang MRT, about 272 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 831 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
Montfort Junior School, Holy Innocents' Primary School, Xinmin Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 831 Hougang Ctrl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.