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Block 985B Buangkok Cres

985B Buangkok Cres, Singapore 532985

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

Block 985B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2002, with 104 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$582k (110 sqm), from 70 resales on record. 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
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$582k
Last transacted
Apr 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$582k (S$492 psf), from 70 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
5-Room70S$582,000recent110 sqmS$492 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 Apr 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 985B Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 985B Buangkok Cres has 70 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$680,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
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
Nov 20215-Room04 TO 06110 sqmS$495,000
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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.

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

5-Room: 104
5

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$582k) needs about S$4,640/mo in income and S$2,185/mo in repayments, after S$12,060 stamp duty and a S$146k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$582k) — 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$12,060

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$146k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,185/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,640/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 985B Buangkok Cres

What is the resale price at Block 985B Buangkok Cres?

5-Room flats at Block 985B Buangkok Cres have recently resold around S$582k (110 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 985B Buangkok Cres?

Block 985B Buangkok Cres has approximately 77 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2002). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 985B Buangkok Cres?

Block 985B Buangkok Cres has 104 dwelling units across up to 18 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.

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.

Is Block 985B Buangkok Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 985B 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.

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