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Block 986A Buangkok Cres

986A Buangkok Cres, Singapore 531986

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

Block 986A Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2011, with 140 dwelling units. 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$365k (47 sqm), from 57 resales on record. The lease has approximately 85 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 986A Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 986A Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2011, with 140 dwelling units.

Town
Hougang
Planning area
Hougang
Completed
2011
Storeys
15
Total units
140
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$365k
Last transacted
May 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 85 years
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What are resale prices at Block 986A Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

2-Room flats have recently resold around S$365k (S$697 psf), from 57 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
2-Room32S$345,000recent47 sqmS$682 psf
3-Room25S$400,000recent67 sqmS$555 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 986A Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 986A Buangkok Cres has 57 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$388,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
May 20262-Room04 TO 0647 sqmS$388,000
Mar 20262-Room04 TO 0647 sqmS$360,000
Jul 20252-Room04 TO 0647 sqmS$375,000
May 20253-Room10 TO 1267 sqmS$512,500
Apr 20252-Room04 TO 0647 sqmS$365,000
Mar 20252-Room10 TO 1247 sqmS$345,000
Jan 20253-Room04 TO 0667 sqmS$503,000
Jan 20252-Room07 TO 0947 sqmS$356,000
Sept 20242-Room01 TO 0347 sqmS$350,000
May 20243-Room04 TO 0667 sqmS$465,388
Mar 20242-Room04 TO 0647 sqmS$305,000
Feb 20243-Room04 TO 0667 sqmS$440,000
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What flat types are in Block 986A Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 986A Buangkok Cres has 140 units, mostly 2-Room flats.

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

2-Room: 703-Room: 70
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How far is Block 986A 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 priority516 m
  • Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km566 m
  • Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority786 m
  • Pei Hwa Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km952 m
  • Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Fernvale Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Rosyth SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Hougang 1 · 691 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 131 mHawker centre: Ci Yuan Hawker Centre · 812 mPark: Mugliston Pk Pg · 446 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 986A Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 986A Buangkok Cres (~S$365k) needs about S$2,910/mo in income and S$1,370/mo in repayments, after S$5,550 stamp duty and a S$91k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$365k) — 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$5,550

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$91k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,370/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$2,910/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 986A Buangkok Cres

What is the resale price at Block 986A Buangkok Cres?

2-Room flats at Block 986A Buangkok Cres have recently resold around S$365k (47 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 986A Buangkok Cres by flat type?

2-Room ≈ S$345k; 3-Room ≈ S$400k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 986A Buangkok Cres?

Block 986A Buangkok Cres has approximately 85 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2011). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 986A Buangkok Cres?

Block 986A Buangkok Cres has 140 dwelling units across up to 15 storeys, mostly 2 room flats.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 986A Buangkok Cres?

Hougang Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 986A Buangkok Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 986A Buangkok Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 986A Buangkok Cres sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈85 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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