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Block 981D Buangkok Cres

981D Buangkok Cres, Singapore 537981

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Feb 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 981D Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2001, with 80 dwelling units. Across 48 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$440k (S$439 psf, 90 sqm). The lease has approximately 76 years remaining.

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

Key Takeaway

Block 981D Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2001, with 80 dwelling units.

Town
Hougang
Planning area
Hougang
Completed
2001
Storeys
17
Total units
80
Flat model
Improved · Model A
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$440k
Last transacted
Feb 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 76 years
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What are resale prices at Block 981D Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$440k (S$439 psf), from 48 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room16S$425,000recent90 sqmS$439 psf
5-Room32S$427,000recent110 sqmS$361 psf

Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$620k) 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 Feb 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 981D Buangkok Cres get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 981D Buangkok Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.5% (from 13 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$3,100/mo

13 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

8.5%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$37,200

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
5-Room9S$3,100/mo
4-Room4S$2,100/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 Sept 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 981D Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 981D Buangkok Cres has 48 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$610,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Feb 20264-Room16 TO 1890 sqmS$610,000
Jan 20265-Room07 TO 09110 sqmS$629,000
Jun 20234-Room07 TO 0990 sqmS$505,000
Feb 20234-Room10 TO 1290 sqmS$512,888
Feb 20234-Room10 TO 1290 sqmS$480,000
Jun 20224-Room01 TO 0390 sqmS$425,000
Apr 20224-Room04 TO 0690 sqmS$440,000
Jul 20205-Room10 TO 12110 sqmS$427,000
Jun 20194-Room01 TO 0390 sqmS$328,000
May 20195-Room01 TO 03110 sqmS$375,000
Jun 20185-Room13 TO 15110 sqmS$449,000
Jun 20185-Room04 TO 06110 sqmS$415,000
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What flat types are in Block 981D Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 981D Buangkok Cres has 80 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.

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

5-Room: 484-Room: 32
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Where is Block 981D Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 981D Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang.

Block 981D Buangkok Cres is an HDB block located along Buangkok Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 2001, with up to 17 storeys. It has an estimated 80 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.

The address is Block 981D Buangkok Cres, Singapore 537981. 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, Luxus Hills Park for greenery and recreation, and Ci Yuan Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 981D Buangkok Cres from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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 priority379 m
  • Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km475 m
  • Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority755 m
  • Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority969 m
  • Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km970 m
  • Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Pei Hwa Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Hougang 1 · 527 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 44 mHawker centre: Ci Yuan Hawker Centre · 697 mPark: Luxus Hills Park · 523 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 981D Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 981D Buangkok Cres (~S$440k) needs about S$3,508/mo in income and S$1,652/mo in repayments, after S$7,800 stamp duty and a S$110k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$440k) — 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$7,800

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$110k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,652/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,508/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 981D Buangkok Cres

How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 981D Buangkok Cres cost?

4-Room flats at Block 981D Buangkok Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$440k (S$439 psf), from 48 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 981D Buangkok Cres by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$425k; 5-Room ≈ S$427k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 981D Buangkok Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 981D 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 981D Buangkok Cres?

Gross rental yield at Block 981D Buangkok Cres is about 8.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,100/mo against a resale price of about S$440k. 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 981D Buangkok Cres?

For a flat at about S$440k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,508/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,652/mo after a S$110k 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 981D Buangkok Cres?

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

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