Block 853 Hougang Ctrl
853 Hougang Ctrl, Singapore 530853
Block 853 Hougang Ctrl is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1995, with 66 dwelling units. Executive flats have recently resold around S$890k (137 sqm), from 75 resales on record. The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 853 Hougang Ctrl?
Block 853 Hougang Ctrl is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1995, with 66 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 66
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$890k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 853 Hougang Ctrl?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$890k (S$578 psf), from 75 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 75 | S$890,000recent | 138 sqm | S$578 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 Oct 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 853 Hougang Ctrl?
Block 853 Hougang Ctrl has 75 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,060,000 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 135 sqm | S$1,060,000 |
| Dec 2023 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 142 sqm | S$978,000 |
| Nov 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 135 sqm | S$960,000 |
| Nov 2023 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 137 sqm | S$920,000 |
| Mar 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 143 sqm | S$890,000 |
| Feb 2022 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 138 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Jun 2021 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 135 sqm | S$893,000 |
| Apr 2021 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 142 sqm | S$810,000 |
| Jan 2021 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 137 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Dec 2020 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 137 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Oct 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 142 sqm | S$808,000 |
| Aug 2019 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 137 sqm | S$831,500 |
What flat types are in Block 853 Hougang Ctrl?
Block 853 Hougang Ctrl has 66 units, mostly Executive flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 853 Hougang Ctrl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 853 Hougang Ctrl is Hougang MRT, about 292 m away (~5 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT292 m · ~5 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 priority261 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km361 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority593 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority732 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km773 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km913 m
- Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority948 m
- Serangoon Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 853 Hougang Ctrl?
Buying a flat at Block 853 Hougang Ctrl (~S$890k) needs about S$7,095/mo in income and S$3,342/mo in repayments, after S$21,300 stamp duty and a S$223k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$890k) — 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$21,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$223k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,342/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,095/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 853 Hougang Ctrl
What is the resale price at Block 853 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
Executive flats at Block 853 Hougang Ctrl have recently resold around S$890k (137 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 853 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
Block 853 Hougang Ctrl has approximately 70 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 853 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
Block 853 Hougang Ctrl has 66 dwelling units across up to 16 storeys, mostly executive flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 853 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 853 Hougang Ctrl is Hougang MRT, about 292 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 853 Hougang Ctrl?⌄
Holy Innocents' Primary School, Chij Our Lady Of The Nativity, Montfort Junior School, Punggol Primary School are within 1 km of Block 853 Hougang Ctrl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 853 Hougang Ctrl a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 853 Hougang Ctrl sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈70 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
