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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$651k (93 sqm), from 36 resales on record. 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$651k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 92 years
What are resale prices at Block 996A Buangkok Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$651k (S$650 psf), from 36 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 36 | S$650,888recent | 93 sqm | S$650 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.
What has recently sold at Block 996A Buangkok Cres?
Block 996A Buangkok Cres has 36 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$651,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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$658,888 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 92 sqm | S$650,888 |
What flat types are in Block 996A Buangkok Cres?
Block 996A Buangkok Cres has 119 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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$651k) needs about S$5,189/mo in income and S$2,444/mo in repayments, after S$14,127 stamp duty and a S$163k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$651k) — 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$14,127
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$163k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,444/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,189/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 996A Buangkok Cres
What is the resale price at Block 996A Buangkok Cres?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 996A Buangkok Cres have recently resold around S$651k (93 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 996A Buangkok Cres?⌄
Block 996A Buangkok Cres has approximately 92 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2018). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 996A Buangkok Cres?⌄
Block 996A Buangkok Cres has 119 dwelling units across up to 16 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 996A Buangkok Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 996A Buangkok Cres sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈92 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
