Block 998B Buangkok Cres
998B Buangkok Cres, Singapore 532998
Block 998B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2018, with 174 dwelling units. Across 39 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$550k (S$692 psf, 68 sqm). The lease has approximately 93 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 998B Buangkok Cres?
Block 998B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2018, with 174 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 2018
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 174
- Flat model
- Model A · 2-Room
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$550k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 93 years
What are resale prices at Block 998B Buangkok Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$550k (S$692 psf), from 39 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 12 | S$355,000recent | 47 sqm | S$704 psf |
| 3-Room | 9 | S$490,000recent | 68 sqm | S$669 psf |
| 4-Room | 18 | S$638,000recent | 94 sqm | S$631 psf |
Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$395k) and 4 for rent (median S$890/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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 998B Buangkok Cres get?
Flats at Block 998B Buangkok Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$2,350/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.1% (from 17 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,350/mo
17 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$28,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 17 | S$2,350/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 998B Buangkok Cres?
Block 998B Buangkok Cres has 39 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$595,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 94 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 2-Room | 16 TO 18 | 47 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$693,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$613,888 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 94 sqm | S$692,888 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 47 sqm | S$356,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 47 sqm | S$386,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 94 sqm | S$680,000 |
What flat types are in Block 998B Buangkok Cres?
Block 998B Buangkok Cres has 174 units, mostly 2-Room flats of the Model A / 2-Room model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 998B Buangkok Cres?
Block 998B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 998B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block located along Buangkok Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 2018, with up to 17 storeys. It has an estimated 174 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 998B Buangkok Cres, Singapore 532998. 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 832m away, around 13 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, and Mugliston Pk Pg for greenery and recreation.
How far is Block 998B Buangkok Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 998B Buangkok Cres is Tongkang LRT, about 832 m away (~13 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tongkang LRT832 m · ~13 min
- Layar LRT889 m · ~14 min
- Fernvale LRT983 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 km734 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority748 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km754 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority893 m
- Fernvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority964 m
- Anchor Green Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Sengkang Green Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 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 998B Buangkok Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 998B Buangkok Cres (~S$550k) needs about S$4,384/mo in income and S$2,065/mo in repayments, after S$11,100 stamp duty and a S$138k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$550k) — 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$11,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$138k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,065/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,384/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 998B Buangkok Cres
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 998B Buangkok Cres cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 998B Buangkok Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$550k (S$692 psf), from 39 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 998B Buangkok Cres by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$355k; 3-Room ≈ S$490k; 4-Room ≈ S$638k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 998B Buangkok Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 998B 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 998B Buangkok Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 998B Buangkok Cres is about 5.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,350/mo against a resale price of about S$550k. 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 998B Buangkok Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$550k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,384/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,065/mo after a S$138k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 998B Buangkok Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 998B Buangkok Cres is Tongkang LRT, about 832 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 998B Buangkok Cres?⌄
Hougang Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Fernvale Primary School are within 1 km of Block 998B Buangkok Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.