Block 980C Buangkok Cres
980C Buangkok Cres, Singapore 533980
Block 980C Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2001, with 115 dwelling units. Across 78 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$468k (S$512 psf, 85 sqm). The lease has approximately 76 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 980C Buangkok Cres?
Block 980C Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2001, with 115 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 2001
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 115
- Flat model
- Model A2
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$468k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 76 years
What are resale prices at Block 980C Buangkok Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$468k (S$512 psf), from 78 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 78 | S$468,000recent | 85 sqm | S$512 psf |
Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$572k) and 1 for rent — search all listings.
“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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 980C Buangkok Cres get?
Flats at Block 980C Buangkok Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$2,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.6% (from 18 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,200/mo
18 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$26,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 18 | S$2,200/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 Oct 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 980C Buangkok Cres?
Block 980C Buangkok Cres has 78 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$562,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 85 sqm | S$562,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 85 sqm | S$530,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 85 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 85 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 85 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 85 sqm | S$500,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 85 sqm | S$468,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 85 sqm | S$458,800 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 85 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 85 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 85 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 85 sqm | S$400,000 |
What flat types are in Block 980C Buangkok Cres?
Block 980C Buangkok Cres has 115 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A2 model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 980C Buangkok Cres?
Block 980C Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 980C Buangkok Cres is an HDB block located along Buangkok Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 2001, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 115 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 980C Buangkok Cres, Singapore 533980. 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, Mugliston Pk Pg for greenery and recreation, and Ci Yuan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 980C 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 priority295 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km319 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority569 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km863 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority989 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 980C Buangkok Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 980C Buangkok Cres (~S$468k) needs about S$3,731/mo in income and S$1,757/mo in repayments, after S$8,640 stamp duty and a S$117k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$468k) — 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$8,640
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$117k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,757/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,731/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 980C Buangkok Cres land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 980C Buangkok Cres
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 980C Buangkok Cres cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 980C Buangkok Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$468k (S$512 psf), from 78 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 980C Buangkok Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 980C 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 980C Buangkok Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 980C Buangkok Cres is about 5.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,200/mo against a resale price of about S$468k. 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 980C Buangkok Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$468k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,731/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,757/mo after a S$117k 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 980C Buangkok Cres?⌄
Hougang Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Xinmin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 980C Buangkok Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.