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Block 998A Buangkok Cres

998A Buangkok Cres, Singapore 531998

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Apr 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 998A Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2018, with 185 dwelling units. 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$390k (47 sqm), from 48 resales on record. The lease has approximately 93 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 998A Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

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
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$390k
Last transacted
Apr 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 93 years
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What are resale prices at Block 998A Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

2-Room flats have recently resold around S$390k (S$698 psf), from 48 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
2-Room19S$375,888recent47 sqmS$763 psf
3-Room9S$495,000recent68 sqmS$676 psf
4-Room20S$640,000recent94 sqmS$639 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 Apr 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 998A Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 998A Buangkok Cres has 48 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$386,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Apr 20262-Room07 TO 0947 sqmS$386,000
Apr 20264-Room16 TO 1893 sqmS$670,000
Jan 20262-Room01 TO 0338 sqmS$350,000
Sept 20254-Room01 TO 0394 sqmS$630,000
Aug 20252-Room10 TO 1247 sqmS$378,000
Aug 20254-Room10 TO 1293 sqmS$699,000
Jul 20254-Room16 TO 1894 sqmS$700,000
Jun 20252-Room10 TO 1247 sqmS$390,000
May 20254-Room10 TO 1293 sqmS$688,000
Apr 20252-Room01 TO 0347 sqmS$355,000
Apr 20252-Room04 TO 0647 sqmS$386,000
Mar 20253-Room04 TO 0668 sqmS$510,000
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What flat types are in Block 998A Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 998A Buangkok Cres has 185 units, mostly 2-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

2-Room: 1024-Room: 503-Room: 33
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How far is Block 998A Buangkok Cres from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Hougang 1 · 898 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 337 mHawker centre: Fernvale Hawker Centre and Market · 952 mPark: Mugliston Pk Pg · 314 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 998A Buangkok Cres?

Key Takeaway

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.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 998A Buangkok Cres

What is the resale price at Block 998A Buangkok Cres?

2-Room flats at Block 998A Buangkok Cres have recently resold around S$390k (47 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 998A Buangkok Cres by flat type?

2-Room ≈ S$376k; 3-Room ≈ S$495k; 4-Room ≈ S$640k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 998A Buangkok Cres?

Block 998A Buangkok Cres has approximately 93 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 998A Buangkok Cres?

Block 998A Buangkok Cres has 185 dwelling units across up to 18 storeys, mostly 2 room flats.

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.

Is Block 998A Buangkok Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 998A Buangkok Cres sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈93 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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