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Block 981B Buangkok Cres

981B Buangkok Cres, Singapore 532981

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through May 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 981B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2001, with 92 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$521k (90 sqm), from 45 resales on record. The lease has approximately 76 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 981B Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 981B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2001, with 92 dwelling units.

Town
Hougang
Planning area
Hougang
Completed
2001
Storeys
16
Total units
92
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$521k
Last transacted
May 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 76 years
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What are resale prices at Block 981B Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$521k (S$532 psf), from 45 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room22S$515,000recent90 sqmS$532 psf
5-Room23S$488,000recent110 sqmS$412 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.

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What has recently sold at Block 981B Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 981B Buangkok Cres has 45 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$545,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
May 20264-Room04 TO 0690 sqmS$545,000
Aug 20254-Room13 TO 1590 sqmS$595,000
Mar 20254-Room10 TO 1290 sqmS$585,000
Mar 20254-Room04 TO 0690 sqmS$551,000
Aug 20244-Room01 TO 0390 sqmS$515,000
Apr 20245-Room01 TO 03110 sqmS$565,000
Jun 20234-Room13 TO 1590 sqmS$521,000
Jun 20234-Room13 TO 1590 sqmS$515,000
May 20235-Room13 TO 15110 sqmS$590,000
Aug 20224-Room07 TO 0990 sqmS$455,000
May 20225-Room04 TO 06110 sqmS$505,000
Feb 20225-Room04 TO 06110 sqmS$490,000
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What flat types are in Block 981B Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 981B Buangkok Cres has 92 units, mostly 4-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 605-Room: 32
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How far is Block 981B Buangkok Cres from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 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 priority354 m
  • Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km421 m
  • Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority684 m
  • Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km941 m
  • Rosyth SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
  • Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Pei Hwa Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Hougang 1 · 532 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 91 mHawker centre: Ci Yuan Hawker Centre · 657 mPark: Luxus Hills Park · 601 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 981B Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 981B Buangkok Cres (~S$521k) needs about S$4,153/mo in income and S$1,956/mo in repayments, after S$10,230 stamp duty and a S$130k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$521k) — 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$10,230

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$130k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,956/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,153/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 981B Buangkok Cres

What is the resale price at Block 981B Buangkok Cres?

4-Room flats at Block 981B Buangkok Cres have recently resold around S$521k (90 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 981B Buangkok Cres by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$515k; 5-Room ≈ S$488k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 981B Buangkok Cres?

Block 981B 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 981B Buangkok Cres?

Block 981B Buangkok Cres has 92 dwelling units across up to 16 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 981B Buangkok Cres?

Hougang Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 981B Buangkok Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 981B Buangkok Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 981B 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.

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