Block 970 Hougang St 91
970 Hougang St 91, Singapore 530970
Block 970 Hougang St 91 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1998, with 140 dwelling units. Across 98 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$550k (S$506 psf, 101 sqm). The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 970 Hougang St 91?
Block 970 Hougang St 91 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1998, with 140 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 140
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$550k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 970 Hougang St 91?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$550k (S$506 psf), from 98 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 84 | S$530,000recent | 101 sqm | S$491 psf |
| 5-Room | 14 | S$466,000recent | 121 sqm | S$360 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$599k) and 1 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 Aug 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 970 Hougang St 91 get?
Flats at Block 970 Hougang St 91 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.4% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,000/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$24,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 5 | S$3,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 11 | S$2,000/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 970 Hougang St 91?
Block 970 Hougang St 91 has 98 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$618,888 in Aug 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$618,888 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$630,088 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$715,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$528,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$512,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$550,000 |
What flat types are in Block 970 Hougang St 91?
Block 970 Hougang St 91 has 140 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 970 Hougang St 91?
Block 970 Hougang St 91 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 970 Hougang St 91 is an HDB block located along Hougang St 91. The block is recorded as completed around 1998, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 140 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 970 Hougang St 91, Singapore 530970. 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, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE 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 970 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 priority160 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km262 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority581 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km749 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority871 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority895 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km988 m
- Montfort 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 970 Hougang St 91?
Buying a flat at Block 970 Hougang St 91 (~S$550k) needs about S$4,384/mo in income and S$2,065/mo in repayments, after S$11,100 stamp duty and a S$138k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$550k) — 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$11,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$138k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,065/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,384/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 970 Hougang St 91
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 970 Hougang St 91 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 970 Hougang St 91 have recently resold for a median of about S$550k (S$506 psf), from 98 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 970 Hougang St 91 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$530k; 5-Room ≈ S$466k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 970 Hougang St 91 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 970 Hougang St 91 has about 74 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1998). 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 970 Hougang St 91?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 970 Hougang St 91 is about 4.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,000/mo against a resale price of about S$550k. 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 970 Hougang St 91?⌄
For a flat at about S$550k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,384/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,065/mo after a S$138k 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 970 Hougang St 91?⌄
Hougang Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Xinmin Primary School, Rosyth School are within 1 km of Block 970 Hougang St 91 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.