Blk 838 Hougang Ctrl is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1995, 16 storeys, 117 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $952,500, about 69% above the Hougang median, from 2 sales. 114 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1995 |
| Lease from | 1997 |
| Storeys | 16 |
| Dwelling units | 117 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×52 · 5-room ×65 |
| Recorded resales | 114 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | $952,500 | $8,176/m² | 2 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,550/mo (10 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~4.5% (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 3% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $714,363–$799,118 (central estimate $756,741). Recent sales — median $844,803 — sit above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $373,500 | $589,398 | 18 |
| 2001 | $375,000 | $585,828 | 17 |
| 2002 | $368,000 | $577,153 | 10 |
| 2003 | $299,000 | $466,659 | 10 |
| 2004 | $372,500 | $571,812 | 6 |
| 2005 | $358,000 | $546,966 | 5 |
| 2006 | $355,000 | $537,193 | 4 |
| 2007 | $411,000 | $609,081 | 2 |
| 2008 | $460,000 | $639,277 | 5 |
| 2009 | $405,000 | $559,551 | 4 |
| 2010 | $484,000 | $650,302 | 4 |
| 2011 | $500,000 | $638,279 | 1 |
| 2012 | $549,444 | $670,673 | 2 |
| 2013 | $580,000 | $691,623 | 1 |
| 2014 | $487,000 | $574,781 | 3 |
| 2015 | $591,944 | $702,313 | 2 |
| 2016 | $660,000 | $787,224 | 3 |
| 2017 | $680,000 | $806,427 | 1 |
| 2018 | $590,000 | $696,640 | 3 |
| 2019 | $530,000 | $622,264 | 1 |
| 2020 | $540,000 | $635,098 | 1 |
| 2021 | $564,000 | $648,310 | 3 |
| 2022 | $755,000 | $817,726 | 3 |
| 2023 | $785,000 | $811,018 | 1 |
| 2024 | $735,000 | $741,637 | 2 |
| 2025 | $950,000 | $950,000 | 1 |
| 2026 | $955,000 | $955,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $955,000 (5-Room, 2026-06) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $282,000 (2000-09) |
| Busiest year | 2000 · 18 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +21% (+2.0%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $49.8M across 114 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 | $955,000 |
| 2025-06 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 116 | $950,000 |
| 2024-04 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 | $700,000 |
| 2024-01 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 | $770,000 |
| 2023-12 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 116 | $785,000 |
| 2022-09 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 116 | $780,000 |
| 2022-03 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 116 | $755,000 |
| 2022-01 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 | $618,000 |
| 2021-09 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 116 | $782,000 |
| 2021-07 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 98 | $564,000 |
| 2021-04 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 | $515,000 |
| 2020-01 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 98 | $540,000 |
| 2019-08 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 | $530,000 |
| 2018-10 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 | $530,000 |
| 2018-09 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 | $590,000 |
| 2018-01 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 118 | $600,000 |
| 2017-02 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 116 | $680,000 |
| 2016-07 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 | $453,000 |
| 2016-07 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 118 | $660,000 |
| 2016-04 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 116 | $718,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 853 | $1,167,500 | $8,579/m² |
| 2. Blk 850 | $1,150,000 | $8,099/m² |
| 3. Blk 851 | $1,102,500 | $7,943/m² |
| 4. Blk 834 | $980,000 | $6,667/m² |
| 5. Blk 838 | $952,500 | $8,176/m² |
| 6. Blk 837 | $861,000 | $7,359/m² |
| 7. Blk 836 | $791,500 | $7,925/m² |
| 8. Blk 835 | $774,000 | $6,721/m² |
| 9. Blk 830 | $737,888 | $6,648/m² |
| 10. Blk 832 | $725,000 | $6,776/m² |
| 11. Blk 831 | $722,500 | $6,383/m² |
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $952,500 (2 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $714,363–$799,118 (central estimate $756,741). Recent sales — median $844,803 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,550/mo over the last 12 months (10 contracts).
The block was completed in 1995 and its 99-year lease runs from 1997.