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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$700k (100 sqm), from 113 resales on record. The lease has approximately 71 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$700k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 838 Hougang Ctrl?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$700k (S$605 psf), from 113 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 | 65 | S$718,000recent | 117 sqm | S$575 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 Jun 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 838 Hougang Ctrl?
Block 838 Hougang Ctrl has 113 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$950,000 in Jun 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Aug 2019 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$530,000 |
What flat types are in Block 838 Hougang Ctrl?
Block 838 Hougang Ctrl has 117 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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$700k) needs about S$5,580/mo in income and S$2,628/mo in repayments, after S$15,600 stamp duty and a S$175k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$700k) — 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$15,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$175k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,628/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,580/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 838 Hougang Ctrl
What is the resale price at Block 838 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 838 Hougang Ctrl have recently resold around S$700k (100 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 838 Hougang Ctrl by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$530k; 5-Room ≈ S$718k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 838 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
Block 838 Hougang Ctrl has approximately 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1995). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 838 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
Block 838 Hougang Ctrl has 117 dwelling units across up to 16 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
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.
Is Block 838 Hougang Ctrl a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 838 Hougang Ctrl sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈71 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
