997C Buangkok Cres
HDB block in Hougang, Singapore 534997
997C Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2017, with 165 dwelling units. Across 63 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$758k (S$637 psf, 113 sqm). The lease has approximately 91 years remaining.
What are the key facts about 997C Buangkok Cres?
997C Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2017, with 165 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 2017
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 165
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$758k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 91 years
What are resale prices at 997C Buangkok Cres?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$758k (S$637 psf), from 63 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 28 | S$630,000recent | 93 sqm | S$629 psf |
| 5-Room | 35 | S$781,000recent | 113 sqm | S$637 psf |
Live now: 9 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$700k) and 1 for rent — 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 Sept 2026.
What rent and yield does 997C Buangkok Cres get?
Flats at 997C Buangkok Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.5% (from 13 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
13 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 8 | S$3,500/mo |
| 4-Room | 5 | S$3,500/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 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at 997C Buangkok Cres?
997C Buangkok Cres has 63 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$628,000 in Sept 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 93 sqm | S$683,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$758,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$790,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 113 sqm | S$810,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 113 sqm | S$803,888 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$775,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$660,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 113 sqm | S$775,000 |
What flat types are in 997C Buangkok Cres?
997C Buangkok Cres has 165 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is 997C Buangkok Cres?
997C Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 997C 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 165 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 997C Buangkok Cres, Singapore 534997. 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 636m away, around 10 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 997C Buangkok Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to 997C Buangkok Cres is Tongkang LRT, about 636 m away (~10 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tongkang LRT636 m · ~10 min
- Layar LRT749 m · ~12 min
- Fernvale LRT919 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 km641 m
- Anchor Green Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority821 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km885 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority910 m
- Fernvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority955 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority958 m
- Nan Chiau High SchoolSecondary school1.0 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 997C Buangkok Cres?
Buying a flat at 997C Buangkok Cres (~S$758k) needs about S$6,043/mo in income and S$2,846/mo in repayments, after S$17,340 stamp duty and a S$190k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$758k) — 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$17,340
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$190k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,846/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,043/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 997C Buangkok Cres
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 997C Buangkok Cres cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 997C Buangkok Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$758k (S$637 psf), from 63 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 997C Buangkok Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$630k; 5-Room ≈ S$781k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 997C Buangkok Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 997C 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 997C Buangkok Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 997C Buangkok Cres is about 5.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$758k. 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 997C Buangkok Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$758k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,043/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,846/mo after a S$190k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 997C Buangkok Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 997C Buangkok Cres is Tongkang LRT, about 636 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 997C Buangkok Cres?⌄
Anchor Green Primary School, Hougang Primary School, Fernvale Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 997C Buangkok Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.