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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$550k (68 sqm), from 39 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 998B Buangkok Cres
What is the resale price at Block 998B Buangkok Cres?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 998B Buangkok Cres have recently resold around S$550k (68 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 998B Buangkok Cres by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$355k; 3-Room ≈ S$490k; 4-Room ≈ S$638k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 998B Buangkok Cres?⌄
Block 998B 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 998B Buangkok Cres?⌄
Block 998B Buangkok Cres has 174 dwelling units across up to 17 storeys, mostly 2 room flats.
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.
Is Block 998B Buangkok Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 998B 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.
