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Block 985B Buangkok Cres

985B Buangkok Cres, Singapore 532985

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

Block 985B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2002, with 104 dwelling units. Across 71 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$590k (S$498 psf, 110 sqm). The lease has approximately 77 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 985B Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 985B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2002, with 104 dwelling units.

Town
Hougang
Planning area
Hougang
Completed
2002
Storeys
18
Total units
104
Flat model
Improved
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$590k
Last transacted
Jul 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 77 years
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What are resale prices at Block 985B Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$590k (S$498 psf), from 71 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
5-Room71S$590,000recent110 sqmS$498 psf

Live now: 7 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$680k) 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 Jul 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 985B Buangkok Cres get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 985B Buangkok Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.1% (from 24 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$2,500/mo

24 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

5.1%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$30,000

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
5-Room24S$2,500/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 985B Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 985B Buangkok Cres has 71 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$590,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jul 20265-Room04 TO 06110 sqmS$590,000
Apr 20265-Room16 TO 18110 sqmS$680,000
Jan 20265-Room04 TO 06110 sqmS$655,000
Aug 20255-Room04 TO 06110 sqmS$625,000
Feb 20255-Room01 TO 03110 sqmS$590,000
Jan 20255-Room10 TO 12110 sqmS$670,000
Oct 20245-Room07 TO 09110 sqmS$635,000
Dec 20235-Room01 TO 03110 sqmS$535,000
Oct 20235-Room13 TO 15110 sqmS$582,000
Sept 20235-Room07 TO 09110 sqmS$551,888
May 20235-Room13 TO 15110 sqmS$565,000
Sept 20225-Room07 TO 09110 sqmS$560,000
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What flat types are in Block 985B Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 985B Buangkok Cres has 104 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.

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

5-Room: 104
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Where is Block 985B Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 985B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang.

Block 985B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block located along Buangkok Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 2002, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 104 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.

The address is Block 985B Buangkok Cres, Singapore 532985. 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.

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How far is Block 985B Buangkok Cres from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

3 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 priority436 m
  • Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km496 m
  • Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority740 m
  • Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
  • Pei Hwa Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
  • Rosyth SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Fernvale Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Hougang 1 · 609 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 70 mHawker centre: Ci Yuan Hawker Centre · 737 mPark: Mugliston Pk Pg · 520 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 985B Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 985B Buangkok Cres (~S$590k) needs about S$4,703/mo in income and S$2,215/mo in repayments, after S$12,300 stamp duty and a S$148k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$590k) — 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$12,300

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$148k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,215/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,703/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 sales at Block 985B Buangkok Cres land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 985B Buangkok Cres

How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 985B Buangkok Cres cost?

5-Room flats at Block 985B Buangkok Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$590k (S$498 psf), from 71 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

Is Block 985B Buangkok Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 985B Buangkok Cres has about 77 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2002). 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 985B Buangkok Cres?

Gross rental yield at Block 985B Buangkok Cres is about 5.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$590k. 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 985B Buangkok Cres?

For a flat at about S$590k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,703/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,215/mo after a S$148k 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 985B Buangkok Cres?

Hougang Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 985B Buangkok Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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