Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres
688C Choa Chu Kang Cres, Singapore 683688
Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 2000, with 133 dwelling units. Across 100 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$488k (S$465 psf, 90 sqm). The lease has approximately 76 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres?
Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 2000, with 133 dwelling units.
- Town
- Choa Chu Kang
- Planning area
- Choa Chu Kang
- Completed
- 2000
- Storeys
- 20
- Total units
- 133
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$488k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 76 years
What are resale prices at Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$488k (S$465 psf), from 100 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 47 | S$413,000recent | 90 sqm | S$426 psf |
| 5-Room | 53 | S$418,000recent | 110 sqm | S$353 psf |
Live now: 15 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$550k) and 11 for rent (median S$850/mo) — 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 Jan 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres get?
Flats at Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,100/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$3,050/mo |
| 4-Room | 6 | S$2,950/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres?
Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres has 100 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$555,888 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$555,888 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 110 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$550,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$536,888 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$488,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 90 sqm | S$472,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$436,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$436,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 sqm | S$413,000 |
What flat types are in Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres?
Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres has 133 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres?
Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang.
Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres is an HDB block located along Choa Chu Kang Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 2000, with up to 20 storeys. It has an estimated 133 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres, Singapore 683688. 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 744m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include YewTee Point for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, and Rail Corridor for greenery and recreation.
How far is Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres is Yew Tee MRT, about 744 m away (~12 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Yew Tee MRT744 m · ~12 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 priority465 m
- Unity Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km656 m
- Yew Tee Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority714 m
- Regent Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Kranji Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- De La Salle SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Kranji Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
- West Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary school2.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres (~S$488k) needs about S$3,890/mo in income and S$1,832/mo in repayments, after S$9,240 stamp duty and a S$122k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$488k) — 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$9,240
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$122k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,832/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,890/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 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$488k (S$465 psf), from 100 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$413k; 5-Room ≈ S$418k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres has about 76 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2000). 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 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres is about 7.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,100/mo against a resale price of about S$488k. 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 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$488k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,890/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,832/mo after a S$122k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres is Yew Tee MRT, about 744 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres?⌄
Unity Primary School, Yew Tee Primary School are within 1 km of Block 688C Choa Chu Kang Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.