Block 161B Punggol Ctrl
161B Punggol Ctrl, Singapore 822161
Block 161B Punggol Ctrl is an HDB block in Punggol, completed in 2003, with 109 dwelling units. Across 72 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$588k (S$509 psf, 114 sqm). The lease has approximately 77 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 161B Punggol Ctrl?
Block 161B Punggol Ctrl is an HDB block in Punggol, completed in 2003, with 109 dwelling units.
- Town
- Punggol
- Planning area
- Punggol
- Completed
- 2003
- Storeys
- 19
- Total units
- 109
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$588k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 77 years
What are resale prices at Block 161B Punggol Ctrl?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$588k (S$509 psf), from 72 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 28 | S$423,500recent | 94 sqm | S$419 psf |
| 5-Room | 44 | S$510,000recent | 114 sqm | S$416 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$708k) and 12 for rent (median S$3,600/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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 161B Punggol Ctrl get?
Flats at Block 161B Punggol Ctrl have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$3,100/mo |
| 4-Room | 13 | S$2,950/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 161B Punggol Ctrl?
Block 161B Punggol Ctrl has 72 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$615,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 95 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 114 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 94 sqm | S$588,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 114 sqm | S$755,800 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 114 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 114 sqm | S$615,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 114 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 95 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 95 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 114 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 114 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 114 sqm | S$510,000 |
What flat types are in Block 161B Punggol Ctrl?
Block 161B Punggol Ctrl has 109 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 161B Punggol Ctrl?
Block 161B Punggol Ctrl is an HDB block in Punggol.
Block 161B Punggol Ctrl is an HDB block located along Punggol Ctrl. The block is recorded as completed around 2003, with up to 19 storeys. It has an estimated 109 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 161B Punggol Ctrl, Singapore 822161. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, the Punggol planning area. The block falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Riviera LRT, approximately 165m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Rivervale Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, and Punggol Polyclinic for polyclinic services.
How far is Block 161B Punggol Ctrl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 161B Punggol Ctrl is Riviera LRT, about 165 m away (~3 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Riviera LRT165 m · ~3 min
- Coral Edge LRT364 m · ~6 min
- Kadaloor LRT444 m · ~7 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Greendale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority341 m
- Greendale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km424 m
- Horizon Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority475 m
- Waterway Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority505 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority757 m
- Edgefield Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority961 m
- Punggol Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km977 m
- Oasis 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 Block 161B Punggol Ctrl?
Buying a flat at Block 161B Punggol Ctrl (~S$588k) needs about S$4,687/mo in income and S$2,208/mo in repayments, after S$12,240 stamp duty and a S$147k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$588k) — 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$12,240
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$147k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,208/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,687/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 161B Punggol Ctrl land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 161B Punggol Ctrl
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 161B Punggol Ctrl cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 161B Punggol Ctrl have recently resold for a median of about S$588k (S$509 psf), from 72 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 161B Punggol Ctrl by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$424k; 5-Room ≈ S$510k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 161B Punggol Ctrl worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 161B Punggol Ctrl has about 77 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2003). 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 161B Punggol Ctrl?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 161B Punggol Ctrl is about 6.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$588k. 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 161B Punggol Ctrl?⌄
For a flat at about S$588k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,687/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,208/mo after a S$147k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 161B Punggol Ctrl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 161B Punggol Ctrl is Riviera LRT, about 165 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 161B Punggol Ctrl?⌄
Greendale Primary School, Horizon Primary School, Waterway Primary School, Mee Toh School are within 1 km of Block 161B Punggol Ctrl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.