Block 998A Buangkok Cres
998A Buangkok Cres, Singapore 531998
Block 998A Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2018, with 185 dwelling units. Across 49 resales on record, 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$390k (S$702 psf, 47 sqm). The lease has approximately 93 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 998A Buangkok Cres?
Block 998A Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2018, with 185 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 2018
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 185
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$390k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 93 years
What are resale prices at Block 998A Buangkok Cres?
2-Room flats have recently resold around S$390k (S$702 psf), from 49 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 20 | S$378,000recent | 47 sqm | S$763 psf |
| 3-Room | 9 | S$495,000recent | 68 sqm | S$676 psf |
| 4-Room | 20 | S$640,000recent | 94 sqm | S$639 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$628k) and 3 for rent (median S$2,700/mo) — 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 998A Buangkok Cres get?
Flats at Block 998A Buangkok Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.7% (from 23 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
23 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 5 | S$3,000/mo |
| 2-Room | 18 | S$2,400/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 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 998A Buangkok Cres?
Block 998A Buangkok Cres has 49 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$390,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 47 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 93 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 47 sqm | S$386,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 38 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 94 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 47 sqm | S$378,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$699,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 94 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 47 sqm | S$390,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 47 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 47 sqm | S$386,000 |
What flat types are in Block 998A Buangkok Cres?
Block 998A Buangkok Cres has 185 units, mostly 2-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 998A Buangkok Cres?
Block 998A Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 998A Buangkok Cres is an HDB block located along Buangkok Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 2018, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 185 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room, 3-room, and 4-room units.
The address is Block 998A Buangkok Cres, Singapore 531998. 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 885m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang 1 for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Fernvale Hawker Centre and Market for food options, Mugliston Pk Pg for greenery and recreation, and Ci Yuan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 998A Buangkok Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 998A Buangkok Cres is Tongkang LRT, about 885 m away (~14 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tongkang LRT885 m · ~14 min
- Layar LRT926 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority712 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km731 m
- Pei Hwa Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km760 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority889 m
- Fernvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority967 m
- Anchor Green Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Sengkang Green Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Nan Chiau High SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 998A Buangkok Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 998A Buangkok Cres (~S$390k) needs about S$3,109/mo in income and S$1,464/mo in repayments, after S$6,300 stamp duty and a S$98k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$390k) — 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$6,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$98k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,464/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,109/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.
Wondering whether it will hold its value? See do HDB flats actually make money? →
Eyeing Block 998A Buangkok Cres? Ask what it's worth.
Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 998A Buangkok Cres land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 998A Buangkok Cres
How much does a 2-Room flat at Block 998A Buangkok Cres cost?⌄
2-Room flats at Block 998A Buangkok Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$390k (S$702 psf), from 49 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 998A Buangkok Cres by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$378k; 3-Room ≈ S$495k; 4-Room ≈ S$640k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 998A Buangkok Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 998A Buangkok Cres has about 93 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 998A Buangkok Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 998A Buangkok Cres is about 7.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$390k. 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 998A Buangkok Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$390k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,109/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,464/mo after a S$98k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 998A Buangkok Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 998A Buangkok Cres is Tongkang LRT, about 885 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 998A Buangkok Cres?⌄
Hougang Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Fernvale Primary School are within 1 km of Block 998A Buangkok Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.