Block 838 Hougang Ctrl
838 Hougang Ctrl, Singapore 530838
Block 838 Hougang Ctrl is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1995, with 117 dwelling units. Across 114 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$755k (S$611 psf, 116 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 838 Hougang Ctrl?
Block 838 Hougang Ctrl is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1995, with 117 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 117
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$755k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 838 Hougang Ctrl?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$755k (S$611 psf), from 114 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 48 | S$530,000recent | 100 sqm | S$492 psf |
| 5-Room | 66 | S$755,000recent | 117 sqm | S$605 psf |
Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$823k) and 4 for rent (median S$4,200/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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 838 Hougang Ctrl get?
Flats at Block 838 Hougang Ctrl have recently sublet for a median of S$3,550/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,550/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,500/mo |
| 5-Room | 24 | S$3,500/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 838 Hougang Ctrl?
Block 838 Hougang Ctrl has 114 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$955,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 sqm | S$955,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 116 sqm | S$950,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 116 sqm | S$785,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 116 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 116 sqm | S$755,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 116 sqm | S$782,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 98 sqm | S$564,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 98 sqm | S$540,000 |
What flat types are in Block 838 Hougang Ctrl?
Block 838 Hougang Ctrl has 117 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 838 Hougang Ctrl?
Block 838 Hougang Ctrl is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 838 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 117 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 838 Hougang Ctrl, Singapore 530838. 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 191m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Jln Naung Pg for greenery and recreation, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Punggol Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 838 Hougang Ctrl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 838 Hougang Ctrl is Hougang MRT, about 191 m away (~3 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT191 m · ~3 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority444 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority497 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km532 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km585 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km725 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority784 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority942 m
- Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority945 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 838 Hougang Ctrl?
Buying a flat at Block 838 Hougang Ctrl (~S$755k) needs about S$6,019/mo in income and S$2,835/mo in repayments, after S$17,250 stamp duty and a S$189k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$755k) — 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$17,250
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$189k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,835/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,019/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 838 Hougang Ctrl land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 838 Hougang Ctrl
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 838 Hougang Ctrl cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 838 Hougang Ctrl have recently resold for a median of about S$755k (S$611 psf), from 114 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 838 Hougang Ctrl by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$530k; 5-Room ≈ S$755k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 838 Hougang Ctrl worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 838 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 838 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 838 Hougang Ctrl is about 5.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,550/mo against a resale price of about S$755k. 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 838 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
For a flat at about S$755k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,019/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,835/mo after a S$189k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 838 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 838 Hougang Ctrl is Hougang MRT, about 191 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 838 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
Holy Innocents' Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Chij Our Lady Of The Nativity, Xinmin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 838 Hougang Ctrl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.