Block 996B Buangkok Cres
996B Buangkok Cres, Singapore 532996
Block 996B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2018, with 120 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$650k (93 sqm), from 41 resales on record. The lease has approximately 92 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 996B Buangkok Cres?
Block 996B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2018, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 2018
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 120
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$650k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 92 years
What are resale prices at Block 996B Buangkok Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$650k (S$649 psf), from 41 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 41 | S$650,000recent | 92 sqm | S$649 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 996B Buangkok Cres?
Block 996B Buangkok Cres has 41 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$708,888 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 92 sqm | S$708,888 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 92 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$678,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 93 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$642,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 92 sqm | S$680,888 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$639,800 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$675,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 92 sqm | S$618,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$638,188 |
What flat types are in Block 996B Buangkok Cres?
Block 996B Buangkok Cres has 120 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 996B Buangkok Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 996B Buangkok Cres is Tongkang LRT, about 554 m away (~9 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tongkang LRT554 m · ~9 min
- Layar LRT701 m · ~11 min
- Fernvale LRT905 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Pei Hwa Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km620 m
- Anchor Green Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority740 m
- Nan Chiau High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km933 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km945 m
- Fernvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority965 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority981 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority993 m
- Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 996B Buangkok Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 996B Buangkok Cres (~S$650k) needs about S$5,182/mo in income and S$2,441/mo in repayments, after S$14,100 stamp duty and a S$163k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$650k) — 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$14,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$163k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,441/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,182/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 996B Buangkok Cres
What is the resale price at Block 996B Buangkok Cres?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 996B Buangkok Cres have recently resold around S$650k (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 996B Buangkok Cres?⌄
Block 996B 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 996B Buangkok Cres?⌄
Block 996B Buangkok Cres has 120 dwelling units across up to 16 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 996B Buangkok Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 996B Buangkok Cres is Tongkang LRT, about 554 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 996B Buangkok Cres?⌄
Anchor Green Primary School, Fernvale Primary School, Hougang Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 996B Buangkok Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 996B Buangkok Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 996B 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.
