Blk 979B Buangkok Cres is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 2001, 16 storeys, 120 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $565,000, from 3 sales. 69 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 2001 |
| Lease from | 2003 |
| Storeys | 16 |
| Dwelling units | 120 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×60 · 5-room ×60 |
| Recorded resales | 69 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $540,000 | $6,000/m² | 2 |
| 5-Room | $638,000 | $5,800/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,200/mo (1 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.8% (Hougang average: ~6.4%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 86% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $493,638–$552,206 (central estimate $522,922). Recent sales — median $519,650 — sit within that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | $233,000 | $352,580 | 1 |
| 2007 | $315,000 | $466,814 | 3 |
| 2008 | $365,000 | $507,253 | 9 |
| 2009 | $362,500 | $500,833 | 6 |
| 2010 | $380,000 | $510,568 | 6 |
| 2011 | $452,500 | $577,643 | 6 |
| 2012 | $440,000 | $537,082 | 3 |
| 2013 | $447,000 | $533,027 | 3 |
| 2014 | $386,000 | $455,576 | 1 |
| 2015 | $440,000 | $522,039 | 1 |
| 2016 | $380,000 | $453,250 | 5 |
| 2017 | $386,500 | $458,359 | 4 |
| 2018 | $397,500 | $469,346 | 2 |
| 2019 | $414,500 | $486,657 | 2 |
| 2020 | $380,000 | $446,921 | 3 |
| 2021 | $465,500 | $535,086 | 2 |
| 2022 | $500,000 | $541,540 | 2 |
| 2023 | $538,500 | $556,348 | 6 |
| 2024 | $509,000 | $513,596 | 2 |
| 2026 | $601,500 | $601,500 | 2 |
| Record sale | $638,000 (5-Room, 2026-05) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $233,000 (2006-03) |
| Busiest year | 2008 · 9 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +33% (+2.9%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $28.6M across 69 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 | $638,000 |
| 2026-04 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 | $565,000 |
| 2024-08 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 | $515,000 |
| 2024-01 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 | $503,000 |
| 2023-12 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 | $485,000 |
| 2023-09 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 | $506,000 |
| 2023-09 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 | $585,000 |
| 2023-08 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 | $560,000 |
| 2023-05 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 | $532,000 |
| 2023-05 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 | $545,000 |
| 2022-09 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 | $485,000 |
| 2022-02 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 | $515,000 |
| 2021-12 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 | $445,000 |
| 2021-03 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 110 | $486,000 |
| 2020-12 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 | $380,000 |
| 2020-06 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 | $430,000 |
| 2020-02 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 | $334,000 |
| 2019-09 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 | $428,000 |
| 2019-06 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 | $401,000 |
| 2018-09 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 | $345,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 997C | $775,000 | $6,978/m² |
| 2. Blk 997B | $747,500 | $6,902/m² |
| 3. Blk 999B | $685,500 | $7,315/m² |
| 4. Blk 997A | $658,000 | $6,814/m² |
| 5. Blk 996A | $650,888 | $7,000/m² |
| 6. Blk 996B | $650,000 | $7,038/m² |
| 7. Blk 985B | $645,000 | $5,864/m² |
| 8. Blk 996C | $640,000 | $6,957/m² |
| 9. Blk 979A | $638,000 | $6,000/m² |
| 10. Blk 980B | $630,000 | $6,255/m² |
| 11. Blk 981D | $619,500 | $6,248/m² |
| 12. Blk 979C | $600,000 | $6,533/m² |
| 13. Blk 980D | $582,500 | $5,881/m² |
| 14. Blk 981A | $580,000 | $6,432/m² |
| 15. Blk 985A | $574,444 | $6,758/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 27 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $565,000 (3 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $493,638–$552,206 (central estimate $522,922). Recent sales — median $519,650 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,200/mo over the last 12 months (1 contracts).
The block was completed in 2001 and its 99-year lease runs from 2003.