Block 979C Buangkok Cres
979C Buangkok Cres, Singapore 533979
Block 979C Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2001, with 112 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$535k (110 sqm), from 73 resales on record. The lease has approximately 76 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 979C Buangkok Cres?
Block 979C Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2001, with 112 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 2001
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 112
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$535k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 76 years
What are resale prices at Block 979C Buangkok Cres?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$535k (S$488 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$385,000recent | 90 sqm | S$397 psf |
| 5-Room | 49 | S$470,000recent | 110 sqm | S$397 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 Mar 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 979C Buangkok Cres?
Block 979C Buangkok Cres has 73 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$640,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$588,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$578,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$423,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$495,888 |
| May 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$430,000 |
What flat types are in Block 979C Buangkok Cres?
Block 979C Buangkok Cres has 112 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 979C 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 priority258 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km357 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority657 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km849 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority922 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority970 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- 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 979C Buangkok Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 979C Buangkok Cres (~S$535k) needs about S$4,265/mo in income and S$2,009/mo in repayments, after S$10,650 stamp duty and a S$134k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$535k) — 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$10,650
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$134k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,009/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,265/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 979C Buangkok Cres
What is the resale price at Block 979C Buangkok Cres?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 979C Buangkok Cres have recently resold around S$535k (110 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 979C Buangkok Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$385k; 5-Room ≈ S$470k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 979C Buangkok Cres?⌄
Block 979C 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 979C Buangkok Cres?⌄
Block 979C Buangkok Cres has 112 dwelling units across up to 15 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 979C Buangkok Cres?⌄
Hougang Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Rosyth School, Xinmin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 979C Buangkok Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 979C Buangkok Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 979C 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.
