Block 296 Punggol Ctrl
296 Punggol Ctrl, Singapore 820296
Block 296 Punggol Ctrl is an HDB block in Punggol, completed in 2002, with 116 dwelling units. Across 71 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$630k (S$557 psf, 110 sqm). The lease has approximately 76 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 296 Punggol Ctrl?
Block 296 Punggol Ctrl is an HDB block in Punggol, completed in 2002, with 116 dwelling units.
- Town
- Punggol
- Planning area
- Punggol
- Completed
- 2002
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 116
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$630k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 76 years
What are resale prices at Block 296 Punggol Ctrl?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$630k (S$557 psf), from 71 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 23 | S$420,000recent | 91 sqm | S$429 psf |
| 5-Room | 48 | S$630,000recent | 110 sqm | S$532 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$768k) and 6 for rent (median S$3,400/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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 296 Punggol Ctrl get?
Flats at Block 296 Punggol Ctrl have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 18 | S$2,700/mo |
| 5-Room | 24 | S$3,350/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 296 Punggol Ctrl?
Block 296 Punggol Ctrl has 71 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$660,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 95 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$670,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$708,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$718,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$556,888 |
What flat types are in Block 296 Punggol Ctrl?
Block 296 Punggol Ctrl has 116 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 296 Punggol Ctrl?
Block 296 Punggol Ctrl is an HDB block in Punggol.
Block 296 Punggol Ctrl is an HDB block located along Punggol Ctrl. The block is recorded as completed around 2002, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 116 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 296 Punggol Ctrl, Singapore 820296. 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 Cove LRT, approximately 268m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Waterway Point for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, One Punggol Hawker Centre for food options, and Punggol Polyclinic for polyclinic services.
How far is Block 296 Punggol Ctrl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 296 Punggol Ctrl is Cove LRT, about 268 m away (~4 min walk). 13 schools are within 1 km, including 9 primary schools.
Getting around
- Cove LRT268 m · ~4 min
- Punggol LRT511 m · ~8 min
- Damai LRT550 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Edgefield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km307 m
- Edgefield Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority332 m
- Punggol View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority396 m
- Punggol Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km442 m
- Punggol Green Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority719 m
- Oasis Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority733 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km854 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority859 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 296 Punggol Ctrl?
Buying a flat at Block 296 Punggol Ctrl (~S$630k) needs about S$5,022/mo in income and S$2,365/mo in repayments, after S$13,500 stamp duty and a S$158k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$630k) — 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$13,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$158k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,365/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,022/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 296 Punggol Ctrl
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 296 Punggol Ctrl cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 296 Punggol Ctrl have recently resold for a median of about S$630k (S$557 psf), from 71 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 296 Punggol Ctrl by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$420k; 5-Room ≈ S$630k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 296 Punggol Ctrl worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 296 Punggol Ctrl has about 76 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2002). 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 296 Punggol Ctrl?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 296 Punggol Ctrl is about 6.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$630k. 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 296 Punggol Ctrl?⌄
For a flat at about S$630k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,022/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,365/mo after a S$158k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 296 Punggol Ctrl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 296 Punggol Ctrl is Cove LRT, about 268 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 296 Punggol Ctrl?⌄
Edgefield Primary School, Punggol View Primary School, Punggol Green Primary School, Oasis Primary School are within 1 km of Block 296 Punggol Ctrl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.