Block 188 Punggol Ctrl
188 Punggol Ctrl, Singapore 820188
Block 188 Punggol Ctrl is an HDB block in Punggol, completed in 2003, with 95 dwelling units. Across 72 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$690k (S$507 psf, 128 sqm). The lease has approximately 78 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 188 Punggol Ctrl?
Block 188 Punggol Ctrl is an HDB block in Punggol, completed in 2003, with 95 dwelling units.
- Town
- Punggol
- Planning area
- Punggol
- Completed
- 2003
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 95
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$690k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 78 years
What are resale prices at Block 188 Punggol Ctrl?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$690k (S$507 psf), from 72 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 25 | S$468,000recent | 110 sqm | S$395 psf |
| Executive | 47 | S$690,000recent | 128 sqm | S$501 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$968k) and 2 for rent — 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 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 188 Punggol Ctrl get?
Flats at Block 188 Punggol Ctrl have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.2% (from 14 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
14 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 6 | S$3,600/mo |
| 5-Room | 8 | 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 188 Punggol Ctrl?
Block 188 Punggol Ctrl has 72 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$822,000 in Jun 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 128 sqm | S$822,000 |
| Apr 2025 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 128 sqm | S$860,000 |
| Sept 2024 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 128 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Jun 2024 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 128 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Jan 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 128 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jan 2023 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 128 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Nov 2022 | Executive | 16 TO 18 | 128 sqm | S$725,000 |
| Jun 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 128 sqm | S$648,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 110 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$470,000 |
What flat types are in Block 188 Punggol Ctrl?
Block 188 Punggol Ctrl has 95 units, mostly Executive flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 188 Punggol Ctrl?
Block 188 Punggol Ctrl is an HDB block in Punggol.
Block 188 Punggol Ctrl is an HDB block located along Punggol Ctrl. The block is recorded as completed around 2003, with up to 17 storeys. It has an estimated 95 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room and executive units.
The address is Block 188 Punggol Ctrl, Singapore 820188. 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 Meridian LRT, approximately 286m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Rivervale Mall for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, and Punggol Polyclinic for polyclinic services.
How far is Block 188 Punggol Ctrl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 188 Punggol Ctrl is Meridian LRT, about 286 m away (~5 min walk). 11 schools are within 1 km, including 8 primary schools.
Getting around
- Meridian LRT286 m · ~5 min
- Oasis LRT445 m · ~7 min
- Cove LRT510 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Greendale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km255 m
- Edgefield Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority325 m
- Horizon Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority326 m
- Greendale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority338 m
- Punggol Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km377 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority527 m
- Oasis Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority636 m
- Edgefield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km892 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 188 Punggol Ctrl?
Buying a flat at Block 188 Punggol Ctrl (~S$690k) needs about S$5,500/mo in income and S$2,591/mo in repayments, after S$15,300 stamp duty and a S$173k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$690k) — 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$15,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$173k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,591/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,500/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 188 Punggol Ctrl land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 188 Punggol Ctrl
How much does a Executive flat at Block 188 Punggol Ctrl cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 188 Punggol Ctrl have recently resold for a median of about S$690k (S$507 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 188 Punggol Ctrl by flat type?⌄
5-Room ≈ S$468k; Executive ≈ S$690k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 188 Punggol Ctrl worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 188 Punggol Ctrl has about 78 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 188 Punggol Ctrl?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 188 Punggol Ctrl is about 5.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$690k. 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 188 Punggol Ctrl?⌄
For a flat at about S$690k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,500/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,591/mo after a S$173k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 188 Punggol Ctrl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 188 Punggol Ctrl is Meridian LRT, about 286 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 188 Punggol Ctrl?⌄
Edgefield Primary School, Horizon Primary School, Greendale Primary School, Mee Toh School are within 1 km of Block 188 Punggol Ctrl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.