Block 978C Buangkok Cres
978C Buangkok Cres, Singapore 533978
Block 978C Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2001, with 92 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$505k (90 sqm), from 56 resales on record. The lease has approximately 77 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 978C Buangkok Cres?
Block 978C Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2001, with 92 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 2001
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 92
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$505k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 77 years
What are resale prices at Block 978C Buangkok Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$505k (S$437 psf), from 56 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 30 | S$400,888recent | 90 sqm | S$414 psf |
| 5-Room | 26 | S$450,000recent | 110 sqm | S$380 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 Jul 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 978C Buangkok Cres?
Block 978C Buangkok Cres has 56 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$580,000 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 sqm | S$572,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 90 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 110 sqm | S$498,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 sqm | S$408,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$355,000 |
What flat types are in Block 978C Buangkok Cres?
Block 978C Buangkok Cres has 92 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 978C Buangkok Cres from MRT and schools?
5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 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 priority372 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km499 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority801 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority895 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km958 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Pei Hwa 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 978C Buangkok Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 978C Buangkok Cres (~S$505k) needs about S$4,026/mo in income and S$1,896/mo in repayments, after S$9,750 stamp duty and a S$126k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$505k) — 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$9,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$126k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,896/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,026/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 978C Buangkok Cres
What is the resale price at Block 978C Buangkok Cres?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 978C Buangkok Cres have recently resold around S$505k (90 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 978C Buangkok Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$401k; 5-Room ≈ S$450k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 978C Buangkok Cres?⌄
Block 978C Buangkok Cres has approximately 77 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2001). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 978C Buangkok Cres?⌄
Block 978C Buangkok Cres has 92 dwelling units across up to 16 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 978C Buangkok Cres?⌄
Hougang Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Rosyth School are within 1 km of Block 978C Buangkok Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 978C Buangkok Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 978C Buangkok Cres sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈77 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
