Block 956 Hougang St 91
956 Hougang St 91, Singapore 530956
Block 956 Hougang St 91 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1997, with 84 dwelling units. Across 72 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$660k (S$529 psf, 115 sqm). The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 956 Hougang St 91?
Block 956 Hougang St 91 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1997, with 84 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1997
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 84
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$660k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 956 Hougang St 91?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$660k (S$529 psf), from 72 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 72 | S$660,000recent | 116 sqm | S$529 psf |
Live now: 8 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$749k) and 6 for rent (median S$730/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 Dec 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 956 Hougang St 91 get?
Flats at Block 956 Hougang St 91 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.8% (from 19 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
19 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 19 | S$3,200/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 956 Hougang St 91?
Block 956 Hougang St 91 has 72 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$790,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 116 sqm | S$790,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 116 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 115 sqm | S$718,888 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 116 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 115 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 116 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 115 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 116 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 115 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 116 sqm | S$470,000 |
What flat types are in Block 956 Hougang St 91?
Block 956 Hougang St 91 has 84 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 956 Hougang St 91?
Block 956 Hougang St 91 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 956 Hougang St 91 is an HDB block located along Hougang St 91. The block is recorded as completed around 1997, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 84 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 956 Hougang St 91, Singapore 530956. 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.
Nearby amenities include Hougang 1 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Ci Yuan Hawker Centre for food options, Luxus Hills Park for greenery and recreation, and Ci Yuan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 956 Hougang St 91 from MRT and schools?
7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority238 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km430 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority592 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km654 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km708 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority752 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority775 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 956 Hougang St 91?
Buying a flat at Block 956 Hougang St 91 (~S$660k) needs about S$5,261/mo in income and S$2,478/mo in repayments, after S$14,400 stamp duty and a S$165k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$660k) — 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$14,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$165k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,478/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,261/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 956 Hougang St 91
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 956 Hougang St 91 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 956 Hougang St 91 have recently resold for a median of about S$660k (S$529 psf), from 72 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 956 Hougang St 91 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 956 Hougang St 91 has about 73 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1997). 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 956 Hougang St 91?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 956 Hougang St 91 is about 5.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$660k. 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 956 Hougang St 91?⌄
For a flat at about S$660k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,261/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,478/mo after a S$165k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 956 Hougang St 91?⌄
Hougang Primary School, Rosyth School, Xinmin Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 956 Hougang St 91 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.