Blk 553 Hougang St 51 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1989, 12 storeys, 88 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $630,000, about 12% above the Hougang median, from 7 sales. 124 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1989 |
| Lease from | 1989 |
| Storeys | 12 |
| Dwelling units | 88 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×48 · 5-room ×40 |
| Recorded resales | 124 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $600,000 | $5,769/m² | 5 |
| 5-Room | $688,000 | $5,686/m² | 2 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,400/mo (4 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.5% (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 91% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $614,306–$687,190 (central estimate $650,748). Recent sales — median $644,433 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | $182,500 | $306,336 | 4 |
| 1995 | $305,000 | $503,277 | 5 |
| 1996 | $270,000 | $439,459 | 5 |
| 1997 | $388,000 | $618,998 | 3 |
| 1998 | $285,000 | $455,916 | 7 |
| 1999 | $320,500 | $512,584 | 6 |
| 2000 | $277,000 | $437,117 | 9 |
| 2001 | $273,500 | $427,264 | 8 |
| 2002 | $287,500 | $450,901 | 6 |
| 2003 | $266,000 | $415,155 | 1 |
| 2004 | $261,800 | $401,880 | 3 |
| 2005 | $221,500 | $338,416 | 4 |
| 2006 | $255,500 | $386,628 | 2 |
| 2007 | $264,444 | $391,893 | 4 |
| 2008 | $295,000 | $409,971 | 1 |
| 2009 | $332,500 | $459,385 | 2 |
| 2010 | $375,000 | $503,850 | 4 |
| 2011 | $402,500 | $513,815 | 2 |
| 2012 | $453,000 | $552,950 | 5 |
| 2013 | $450,000 | $536,604 | 1 |
| 2014 | $450,000 | $531,112 | 5 |
| 2015 | $485,000 | $575,429 | 3 |
| 2016 | $410,000 | $489,033 | 3 |
| 2017 | $433,944 | $514,624 | 6 |
| 2019 | $400,500 | $470,220 | 2 |
| 2020 | $375,000 | $441,040 | 5 |
| 2021 | $545,000 | $626,470 | 1 |
| 2022 | $588,000 | $636,851 | 3 |
| 2023 | $601,500 | $621,436 | 4 |
| 2024 | $616,944 | $622,515 | 4 |
| 2025 | $610,000 | $610,000 | 2 |
| 2026 | $670,000 | $670,000 | 4 |
| Record sale | $691,000 (5-Room, 2026-05) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $180,000 (1994-06) |
| Busiest year | 2000 · 9 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +37% (+3.2%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $45.9M across 124 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $685,000 |
| 2026-05 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $691,000 |
| 2026-04 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $540,000 |
| 2026-04 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $655,000 |
| 2025-03 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $630,000 |
| 2025-02 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $590,000 |
| 2024-10 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $600,000 |
| 2024-06 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $633,888 |
| 2024-05 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $650,000 |
| 2024-02 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 | $523,888 |
| 2023-08 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 | $598,000 |
| 2023-06 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $625,000 |
| 2023-05 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $500,000 |
| 2023-05 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 | $605,000 |
| 2022-12 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 | $595,000 |
| 2022-09 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $510,000 |
| 2022-07 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $588,000 |
| 2021-01 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 | $545,000 |
| 2020-12 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $485,888 |
| 2020-09 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $375,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 562 | $1,048,888 | $7,039/m² |
| 2. Blk 559 | $1,005,000 | $7,028/m² |
| 3. Blk 558 | $998,888 | $6,659/m² |
| 4. Blk 560 | $960,000 | $6,713/m² |
| 5. Blk 563 | $916,500 | $6,409/m² |
| 6. Blk 568 | $758,444 | $6,482/m² |
| 7. Blk 573 | $745,000 | $6,368/m² |
| 8. Blk 555 | $700,000 | $5,691/m² |
| 9. Blk 552 | $675,000 | $5,579/m² |
| 10. Blk 546 | $663,000 | $6,417/m² |
| 11. Blk 575 | $651,500 | $6,025/m² |
| 12. Blk 571 | $640,000 | $6,400/m² |
| 13. Blk 551 | $638,888 | $6,264/m² |
| 14. Blk 547 | $635,000 | $5,991/m² |
| 15. Blk 550 | $634,444 | $5,932/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 26 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $630,000 (7 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 $614,306–$687,190 (central estimate $650,748). Recent sales — median $644,433 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,400/mo over the last 12 months (4 contracts).
The block was completed in 1989 and its 99-year lease runs from 1989.