Block 838 Hougang Central

4 Room · 5 Room · Built 1997 · 70 years remaining lease MOP Cleared
Latest Sale
$950,000
Jun 2025 · 5 ROOM · #13-15
Median $/sqm
$6,021
Based on 16 transactions
Total Transactions
16
Since Jan 2017
5-Year Trend
▲ +68.4%
Median price change
Price Trend
Source: HDB Resale Flat Prices, data.gov.sg. Updated monthly.
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Estimated Market Value
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Future Value Projection
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Based on Bala's Table (SLA leasehold valuation model) with 3% annual market appreciation. Lease decay is non-linear and accelerates as remaining lease shortens. Not financial advice.
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Lease Decay Projection
0 years 70 years remaining 99 years
70 years 9 months
Remaining lease
↓ 0.34%/yr
Annual lease decay (Bala's Table)
Based on Bala's Table (SLA leasehold relativity model). At 70 years remaining, decay is gradual (~0.34%/yr). It accelerates significantly below 40 years. Market appreciation (historically 2-4%/yr) currently outpaces lease decay for this block.
All Transactions
Date Floor Type Area Price $/sqm
Jun 2025 13 TO 15 5 ROOM 116 sqm $950,000 $8,190
Apr 2024 04 TO 06 4 ROOM 100 sqm $700,000 $7,000
Jan 2024 01 TO 03 5 ROOM 117 sqm $770,000 $6,581
Dec 2023 04 TO 06 5 ROOM 116 sqm $785,000 $6,767
Sep 2022 07 TO 09 5 ROOM 116 sqm $780,000 $6,724
Mar 2022 13 TO 15 5 ROOM 116 sqm $755,000 $6,509
Jan 2022 04 TO 06 4 ROOM 100 sqm $618,000 $6,180
Sep 2021 16 TO 18 5 ROOM 116 sqm $782,000 $6,741
Jul 2021 04 TO 06 4 ROOM 98 sqm $564,000 $5,755
Apr 2021 10 TO 12 4 ROOM 100 sqm $515,000 $5,150
Jan 2020 07 TO 09 4 ROOM 98 sqm $540,000 $5,510
Aug 2019 13 TO 15 4 ROOM 100 sqm $530,000 $5,300
Oct 2018 04 TO 06 4 ROOM 100 sqm $530,000 $5,300
Sep 2018 01 TO 03 5 ROOM 117 sqm $590,000 $5,043
Jan 2018 01 TO 03 5 ROOM 118 sqm $600,000 $5,085
Feb 2017 13 TO 15 5 ROOM 116 sqm $680,000 $5,862
Showing 16 of 16 transactions
Source: HDB Resale Flat Prices, data.gov.sg (Singapore Open Data Licence).

About Block 838 Hougang Central

Block 838 at Hougang Central is a residential HDB block in Hougang, Singapore, built in 1997 with approximately 70 years remaining on its 99-year lease. The block contains 4 room, 5 room flats, with resale prices ranging from $515,000 to $950,000 based on 16 recorded transactions since January 2017. The most recent transaction was a 5 room flat on storeys 13 TO 15 sold for $950,000 in 2025-06. The current median price per square metre is $6,021. Over the past five years, resale prices at this block have increased by approximately 68.4%. Under Bala's Table (the Singapore Land Authority's official leasehold valuation model), the block's leasehold relativity ratio is 0.9123, with an annual lease decay rate of approximately 0.34%. All transaction data is sourced from Singapore's data.gov.sg open data platform and is updated monthly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is an HDB flat at Block 838 Hougang Central worth?

The most recent resale transaction at Block 838 Hougang Central was $950,000 for a 5 room flat in 2025-06. The median price per square metre across all flat types is $6,021, based on 16 transactions since January 2017. Data sourced from data.gov.sg.

What is the remaining lease for Block 838 Hougang Central?

Block 838 Hougang Central was built in 1997 and has approximately 70 years and 9 months remaining on its 99-year lease. Under Bala's Table (the SLA leasehold valuation model), the annual lease decay rate is 0.34%, meaning the leasehold value decreases by approximately 0.34% per year at the current remaining lease.

What flat types are available at Block 838 Hougang Central?

Block 838 Hougang Central in Hougang contains 4 room, 5 room flats. Resale prices range from $515,000 to $950,000 based on historical transaction records from data.gov.sg.

Have HDB prices at Block 838 Hougang Central gone up or down?

Resale prices at Block 838 Hougang Central have increased by approximately 68.4% over the past five years. The current median price is $649,000, with the most recent sale at $950,000 in 2025-06.

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