Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres
679 Choa Chu Kang Cres, Singapore 680679
Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 1998, with 145 dwelling units. Across 87 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$416 psf, 122 sqm). The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres?
Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 1998, with 145 dwelling units.
- Town
- Choa Chu Kang
- Planning area
- Choa Chu Kang
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 145
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$525k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$416 psf), from 87 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 39 | S$355,888recent | 106 sqm | S$312 psf |
| 5-Room | 34 | S$525,000recent | 123 sqm | S$390 psf |
| Executive | 14 | S$470,000recent | 144 sqm | S$303 psf |
Live now: 9 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$610k) and 4 for rent — 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres get?
Flats at Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.9% (from 23 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
23 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 5 | S$4,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 15 | S$2,100/mo |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$3,400/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres?
Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres has 87 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$620,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 105 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$478,888 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$535,888 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$540,000 |
What flat types are in Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres?
Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres has 145 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres?
Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang.
Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres is an HDB block located along Choa Chu Kang Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 1998, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 145 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room, 5-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres, Singapore 680679. It is part of District 23, Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang / Choa Chu Kang, the Choa Chu Kang planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Yew Tee MRT, approximately 640m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include YewTee Point for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Choa Chu Kang Way Park (Pd Worksite) for greenery and recreation, and Yew Tee Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres is Yew Tee MRT, about 640 m away (~10 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Yew Tee MRT640 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Unity Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority236 m
- Unity Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km324 m
- De La Salle SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority896 m
- Yew Tee Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority954 m
- Kranji Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Regent Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Kranji Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres (~S$525k) needs about S$4,185/mo in income and S$1,971/mo in repayments, after S$10,350 stamp duty and a S$131k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$525k) — 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$10,350
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$131k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,971/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,185/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$525k (S$416 psf), from 87 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$356k; 5-Room ≈ S$525k; Executive ≈ S$470k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres has about 73 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1998). 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 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres is about 5.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$525k. 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 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$525k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,185/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,971/mo after a S$131k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres is Yew Tee MRT, about 640 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres?⌄
Unity Primary School, De La Salle School, Yew Tee Primary School are within 1 km of Block 679 Choa Chu Kang Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.