Block 997A Buangkok Cres
997A Buangkok Cres, Singapore 531997
Block 997A Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2017, with 138 dwelling units. Across 35 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$647k (S$634 psf, 93 sqm). The lease has approximately 91 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 997A Buangkok Cres?
Block 997A Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2017, with 138 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 2017
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 138
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$647k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 91 years
What are resale prices at Block 997A Buangkok Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$647k (S$634 psf), from 35 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 26 | S$620,000recent | 93 sqm | S$619 psf |
| 5-Room | 9 | S$760,020recent | 113 sqm | S$613 psf |
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“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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 997A Buangkok Cres get?
Flats at Block 997A Buangkok Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,250/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.0% (from 5 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,250/mo
5 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 3 | S$3,650/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 May 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 997A Buangkok Cres?
Block 997A Buangkok Cres has 35 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$620,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$646,888 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$760,020 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$690,888 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 113 sqm | S$844,888 |
| Mar 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 113 sqm | S$790,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$595,000 |
What flat types are in Block 997A Buangkok Cres?
Block 997A Buangkok Cres has 138 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 997A Buangkok Cres?
Block 997A Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 997A Buangkok Cres is an HDB block located along Buangkok Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 2017, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 138 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 997A Buangkok Cres, Singapore 531997. 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 706m away, around 11 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 997A Buangkok Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 997A Buangkok Cres is Tongkang LRT, about 707 m away (~11 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tongkang LRT707 m · ~11 min
- Layar LRT792 m · ~12 min
- Fernvale LRT933 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Pei Hwa Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km665 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km839 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority853 m
- Anchor Green Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority892 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority935 m
- Fernvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority949 m
- Nan Chiau High SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Sengkang Green 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 997A Buangkok Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 997A Buangkok Cres (~S$647k) needs about S$5,157/mo in income and S$2,429/mo in repayments, after S$14,007 stamp duty and a S$162k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$647k) — 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$14,007
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$162k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,429/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,157/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 997A Buangkok Cres
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 997A Buangkok Cres cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 997A Buangkok Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$647k (S$634 psf), from 35 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 997A Buangkok Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$620k; 5-Room ≈ S$760k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 997A Buangkok Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 997A Buangkok Cres has about 91 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2017). 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 997A Buangkok Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 997A Buangkok Cres is about 6.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,250/mo against a resale price of about S$647k. 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 997A Buangkok Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$647k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,157/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,429/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 997A Buangkok Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 997A Buangkok Cres is Tongkang LRT, about 707 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 997A Buangkok Cres?⌄
Hougang Primary School, Anchor Green Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Fernvale Primary School are within 1 km of Block 997A Buangkok Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.