Block 601 Hougang Ave 4
601 Hougang Ave 4, Singapore 530601
Block 601 Hougang Ave 4 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 100 dwelling units. Across 104 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$530k (S$472 psf, 84 sqm). The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 601 Hougang Ave 4?
Block 601 Hougang Ave 4 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 100 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 9
- Total units
- 100
- Flat model
- Simplified · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$530k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 601 Hougang Ave 4?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$530k (S$472 psf), from 104 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 64 | S$390,000recent | 84 sqm | S$410 psf |
| 5-Room | 40 | S$520,000recent | 122 sqm | S$396 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$565k) and 2 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 Oct 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 601 Hougang Ave 4 get?
Flats at Block 601 Hougang Ave 4 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.8% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 12 | S$3,500/mo |
| 4-Room | 13 | S$2,100/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 601 Hougang Ave 4?
Block 601 Hougang Ave 4 has 104 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$568,000 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$568,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$590,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$370,888 |
| May 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$520,000 |
What flat types are in Block 601 Hougang Ave 4?
Block 601 Hougang Ave 4 has 100 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Simplified / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 601 Hougang Ave 4?
Block 601 Hougang Ave 4 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 601 Hougang Ave 4 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 4. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 9 storeys. It has an estimated 100 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 601 Hougang Ave 4, Singapore 530601. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, the Hougang planning area. The block falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Hougang MRT, approximately 587m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang Mall for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Ci Yuan Hawker Centre for food options, Realty Park for greenery and recreation, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Punggol Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 601 Hougang Ave 4 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 601 Hougang Ave 4 is Hougang MRT, about 587 m away (~9 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT587 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km416 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority425 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority458 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km500 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km627 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority824 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority880 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km927 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 601 Hougang Ave 4?
Buying a flat at Block 601 Hougang Ave 4 (~S$530k) needs about S$4,225/mo in income and S$1,990/mo in repayments, after S$10,500 stamp duty and a S$133k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$530k) — 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$10,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$133k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,990/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,225/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 601 Hougang Ave 4 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 601 Hougang Ave 4
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 601 Hougang Ave 4 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 601 Hougang Ave 4 have recently resold for a median of about S$530k (S$472 psf), from 104 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 601 Hougang Ave 4 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$390k; 5-Room ≈ S$520k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 601 Hougang Ave 4 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 601 Hougang Ave 4 has about 60 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). 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 601 Hougang Ave 4?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 601 Hougang Ave 4 is about 6.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$530k. 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 601 Hougang Ave 4?⌄
For a flat at about S$530k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,225/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,990/mo after a S$133k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 601 Hougang Ave 4?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 601 Hougang Ave 4 is Hougang MRT, about 587 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 601 Hougang Ave 4?⌄
Montfort Junior School, Xinmin Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Holy Innocents' Primary School are within 1 km of Block 601 Hougang Ave 4 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.