Block 988A Buangkok Green
988A Buangkok Green, Singapore 531988
Block 988A Buangkok Green is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2013, with 75 dwelling units. Across 38 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$609k (S$608 psf, 93 sqm). The lease has approximately 88 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 988A Buangkok Green?
Block 988A Buangkok Green is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2013, with 75 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 2013
- Storeys
- 20
- Total units
- 75
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$609k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 88 years
What are resale prices at Block 988A Buangkok Green?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$609k (S$608 psf), from 38 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 38 | S$608,888recent | 93 sqm | S$608 psf |
Live now: 10 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$621k) and 6 for rent (median S$3,900/mo) — 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 988A Buangkok Green get?
Flats at Block 988A Buangkok Green have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.3% (from 13 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
13 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 13 | S$3,200/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 Aug 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 988A Buangkok Green?
Block 988A Buangkok Green has 38 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$608,888 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$608,888 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$650,888 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 93 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 93 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 93 sqm | S$698,888 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 93 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$606,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$584,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$520,000 |
What flat types are in Block 988A Buangkok Green?
Block 988A Buangkok Green has 75 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 988A Buangkok Green?
Block 988A Buangkok Green is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 988A Buangkok Green is an HDB block located along Buangkok Green. The block is recorded as completed around 2013, with up to 20 storeys. It has an estimated 75 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 988A Buangkok Green, Singapore 531988. 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 Hwi Yoh Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 988A Buangkok Green from MRT and schools?
4 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 priority457 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km621 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority773 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority947 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Pei Hwa Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 988A Buangkok Green?
Buying a flat at Block 988A Buangkok Green (~S$609k) needs about S$4,854/mo in income and S$2,286/mo in repayments, after S$12,867 stamp duty and a S$152k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$609k) — 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$12,867
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$152k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,286/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,854/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 transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 988A Buangkok Green
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 988A Buangkok Green cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 988A Buangkok Green have recently resold for a median of about S$609k (S$608 psf), from 38 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 988A Buangkok Green worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 988A Buangkok Green has about 88 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2013). 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 988A Buangkok Green?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 988A Buangkok Green is about 6.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$609k. 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 988A Buangkok Green?⌄
For a flat at about S$609k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,854/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,286/mo after a S$152k 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 988A Buangkok Green?⌄
Hougang Primary School, Rosyth School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 988A Buangkok Green — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.