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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$515k (90 sqm), from 69 resales on record. 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$515k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 76 years
What are resale prices at Block 979B Buangkok Cres?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$515k (S$501 psf), from 69 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 | 39 | S$486,000recent | 110 sqm | S$410 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 979B Buangkok Cres?
Block 979B Buangkok Cres has 69 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$638,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feb 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$515,000 |
What flat types are in Block 979B Buangkok Cres?
Block 979B Buangkok Cres has 120 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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$515k) needs about S$4,105/mo in income and S$1,934/mo in repayments, after S$10,050 stamp duty and a S$129k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$515k) — 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$10,050
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$129k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,934/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,105/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 979B Buangkok Cres
What is the resale price at Block 979B Buangkok Cres?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 979B Buangkok Cres have recently resold around S$515k (90 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 979B Buangkok Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$445k; 5-Room ≈ S$486k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 979B Buangkok Cres?⌄
Block 979B Buangkok Cres has approximately 76 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 979B Buangkok Cres?⌄
Block 979B Buangkok Cres has 120 dwelling units across up to 16 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 979B Buangkok Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 979B Buangkok Cres sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈76 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
