Block 980B Buangkok Cres
980B Buangkok Cres, Singapore 532980
Block 980B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2001, with 86 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$485k (110 sqm), from 49 resales on record. The lease has approximately 77 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 980B Buangkok Cres?
Block 980B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2001, with 86 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 2001
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 86
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$485k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 77 years
What are resale prices at Block 980B Buangkok Cres?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$485k (S$422 psf), from 49 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 28 | S$360,000recent | 90 sqm | S$372 psf |
| 5-Room | 21 | S$473,000recent | 110 sqm | S$399 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 Oct 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 980B Buangkok Cres?
Block 980B Buangkok Cres has 49 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$620,000 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$345,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$345,000 |
What flat types are in Block 980B Buangkok Cres?
Block 980B Buangkok Cres has 86 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 980B 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 priority263 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km281 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority540 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km825 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority951 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Bowen 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 980B Buangkok Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 980B Buangkok Cres (~S$485k) needs about S$3,866/mo in income and S$1,821/mo in repayments, after S$9,150 stamp duty and a S$121k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$485k) — 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$9,150
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$121k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,821/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,866/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 980B Buangkok Cres
What is the resale price at Block 980B Buangkok Cres?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 980B Buangkok Cres have recently resold around S$485k (110 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 980B Buangkok Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$360k; 5-Room ≈ S$473k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 980B Buangkok Cres?⌄
Block 980B 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 980B Buangkok Cres?⌄
Block 980B Buangkok Cres has 86 dwelling units across up to 15 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 980B Buangkok Cres?⌄
Hougang Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Xinmin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 980B Buangkok Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 980B Buangkok Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 980B 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.
