Block 996A Buangkok Cres
996A Buangkok Cres, Singapore 531996
Block 996A Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2018, with 119 dwelling units. Across 37 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$648k (S$647 psf, 93 sqm). The lease has approximately 92 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 996A Buangkok Cres?
Block 996A Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2018, with 119 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 2018
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 119
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$648k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 92 years
What are resale prices at Block 996A Buangkok Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$648k (S$647 psf), from 37 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 37 | S$648,000recent | 93 sqm | S$647 psf |
Live now: 15 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$662k) — 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.
What rent and yield does Block 996A Buangkok Cres get?
Flats at Block 996A Buangkok Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$2,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.3% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,300/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$27,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 3 | S$2,300/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 Jul 2023. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 996A Buangkok Cres?
Block 996A Buangkok Cres has 37 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$608,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 92 sqm | S$608,000 |
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$651,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$678,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$648,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 92 sqm | S$662,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$603,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$612,888 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 92 sqm | S$705,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$658,888 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$600,000 |
What flat types are in Block 996A Buangkok Cres?
Block 996A Buangkok Cres has 119 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 996A Buangkok Cres?
Block 996A Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 996A Buangkok Cres is an HDB block located along Buangkok Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 2018, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 119 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 996A Buangkok Cres, Singapore 531996. 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.
The nearest rail connection is Tongkang LRT, approximately 569m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Seletar Mall for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Fernvale Hawker Centre and Market for food options, and Mugliston Pk Pg for greenery and recreation.
How far is Block 996A Buangkok Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 996A Buangkok Cres is Tongkang LRT, about 569 m away (~9 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tongkang LRT569 m · ~9 min
- Layar LRT648 m · ~10 min
- Fernvale LRT843 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Pei Hwa Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km558 m
- Anchor Green Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority755 m
- Fernvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority903 m
- Nan Chiau High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km968 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km988 m
- Sengkang Green Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 996A Buangkok Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 996A Buangkok Cres (~S$648k) needs about S$5,166/mo in income and S$2,433/mo in repayments, after S$14,040 stamp duty and a S$162k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$648k) — 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$14,040
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$162k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,433/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,166/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 996A Buangkok Cres
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 996A Buangkok Cres cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 996A Buangkok Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$648k (S$647 psf), from 37 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 996A Buangkok Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 996A Buangkok Cres has about 92 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2018). 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 996A Buangkok Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 996A Buangkok Cres is about 4.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,300/mo against a resale price of about S$648k. 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 996A Buangkok Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$648k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,166/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,433/mo after a S$162k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 996A Buangkok Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 996A Buangkok Cres is Tongkang LRT, about 569 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 996A Buangkok Cres?⌄
Anchor Green Primary School, Fernvale Primary School are within 1 km of Block 996A Buangkok Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.