Block 836 Hougang Ctrl
836 Hougang Ctrl, Singapore 530836
Block 836 Hougang Ctrl is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1995, with 87 dwelling units. Across 93 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$750k (S$699 psf, 100 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 836 Hougang Ctrl?
Block 836 Hougang Ctrl is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1995, with 87 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 87
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$750k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 836 Hougang Ctrl?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$750k (S$699 psf), from 93 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 46 | S$638,000recent | 100 sqm | S$593 psf |
| 5-Room | 47 | S$670,000recent | 116 sqm | S$536 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 3 for rent — 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 836 Hougang Ctrl get?
Flats at Block 836 Hougang Ctrl have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.5% (from 20 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
20 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 17 | S$2,800/mo |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$2,700/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 836 Hougang Ctrl?
Block 836 Hougang Ctrl has 93 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$898,888 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 116 sqm | S$898,888 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 98 sqm | S$750,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$810,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 96 sqm | S$795,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 96 sqm | S$788,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$760,888 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 98 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 sqm | S$880,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 116 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 118 sqm | S$683,000 |
What flat types are in Block 836 Hougang Ctrl?
Block 836 Hougang Ctrl has 87 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 836 Hougang Ctrl?
Block 836 Hougang Ctrl is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 836 Hougang Ctrl is an HDB block located along Hougang Ctrl. The block is recorded as completed around 1995, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 87 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 836 Hougang Ctrl, Singapore 530836. 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 222m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Realty Park for greenery and recreation, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Punggol Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 836 Hougang Ctrl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 836 Hougang Ctrl is Hougang MRT, about 222 m away (~4 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT222 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 priority448 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km479 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority508 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km644 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km699 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority834 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority870 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km904 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 836 Hougang Ctrl?
Buying a flat at Block 836 Hougang Ctrl (~S$750k) needs about S$5,979/mo in income and S$2,816/mo in repayments, after S$17,100 stamp duty and a S$188k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$750k) — 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$17,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$188k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,816/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,979/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 836 Hougang Ctrl
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 836 Hougang Ctrl cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 836 Hougang Ctrl have recently resold for a median of about S$750k (S$699 psf), from 93 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 836 Hougang Ctrl by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$638k; 5-Room ≈ S$670k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 836 Hougang Ctrl worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 836 Hougang Ctrl has about 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1995). 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 836 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 836 Hougang Ctrl is about 4.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$750k. 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 836 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
For a flat at about S$750k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,979/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,816/mo after a S$188k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 836 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 836 Hougang Ctrl is Hougang MRT, about 222 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 836 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
Montfort Junior School, Holy Innocents' Primary School, Chij Our Lady Of The Nativity, Xinmin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 836 Hougang Ctrl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.