Block 979B Buangkok Cres
979B Buangkok Cres, Singapore 532979
Block 979B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2001, with 120 dwelling units. Across 70 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$532k (S$501 psf, 90 sqm). The lease has approximately 76 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 979B Buangkok Cres?
Block 979B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2001, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 2001
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 120
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$532k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 76 years
What are resale prices at Block 979B Buangkok Cres?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$532k (S$501 psf), from 70 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 30 | S$445,000recent | 90 sqm | S$459 psf |
| 5-Room | 40 | S$515,000recent | 110 sqm | S$435 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 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 979B Buangkok Cres get?
Flats at Block 979B Buangkok Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.8% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 11 | S$3,000/mo |
| 5-Room | 14 | S$2,800/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 979B Buangkok Cres?
Block 979B Buangkok Cres has 70 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$683,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 110 sqm | S$683,000 |
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$503,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$506,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$560,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$532,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$485,000 |
What flat types are in Block 979B Buangkok Cres?
Block 979B Buangkok Cres has 120 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 979B Buangkok Cres?
Block 979B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 979B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block located along Buangkok Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 2001, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 120 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 979B Buangkok Cres, Singapore 532979. 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 979B Buangkok Cres from MRT and schools?
6 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 priority285 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km409 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority718 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km874 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority882 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority992 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 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 979B Buangkok Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 979B Buangkok Cres (~S$532k) needs about S$4,241/mo in income and S$1,997/mo in repayments, after S$10,560 stamp duty and a S$133k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$532k) — 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$10,560
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$133k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,997/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,241/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 979B Buangkok Cres
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 979B Buangkok Cres cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 979B Buangkok Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$532k (S$501 psf), from 70 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 979B Buangkok Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$445k; 5-Room ≈ S$515k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 979B Buangkok Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 979B Buangkok Cres has about 76 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2001). 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 979B Buangkok Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 979B Buangkok Cres is about 6.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$532k. 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 979B Buangkok Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$532k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,241/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,997/mo after a S$133k 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 979B Buangkok Cres?⌄
Hougang Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Rosyth School, Xinmin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 979B Buangkok Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.