Block 608 Hougang Ave 4
608 Hougang Ave 4, Singapore 530608
Block 608 Hougang Ave 4 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 32 dwelling units. Across 42 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$350k (S$345 psf, 89 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 608 Hougang Ave 4?
Block 608 Hougang Ave 4 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 32 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 32
- Flat model
- Simplified · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$350k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 608 Hougang Ave 4?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$350k (S$345 psf), from 42 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 42 | S$350,000recent | 89 sqm | S$345 psf |
“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 Aug 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 608 Hougang Ave 4 get?
Flats at Block 608 Hougang Ave 4 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 10.3% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
10.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 6 | S$3,000/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 Oct 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 608 Hougang Ave 4?
Block 608 Hougang Ave 4 has 42 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$560,000 in Aug 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Oct 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$318,000 |
| Nov 2017 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$315,000 |
| Jun 2015 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Feb 2015 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Mar 2013 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 sqm | S$423,000 |
| Oct 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$368,000 |
| Jul 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$312,000 |
| May 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$328,000 |
| Mar 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$270,000 |
What flat types are in Block 608 Hougang Ave 4?
Block 608 Hougang Ave 4 has 32 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Simplified / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 608 Hougang Ave 4?
Block 608 Hougang Ave 4 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 608 Hougang Ave 4 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 4. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 32 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 608 Hougang Ave 4, Singapore 530608. 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 774m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang 1 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 Ci Yuan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 608 Hougang Ave 4 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 608 Hougang Ave 4 is Hougang MRT, about 774 m away (~12 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT774 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority268 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km326 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km521 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority544 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km669 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority789 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km820 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km866 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 608 Hougang Ave 4?
Buying a flat at Block 608 Hougang Ave 4 (~S$350k) needs about S$2,790/mo in income and S$1,314/mo in repayments, after S$5,200 stamp duty and a S$88k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$350k) — 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$5,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$88k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,314/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,790/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 608 Hougang Ave 4
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 608 Hougang Ave 4 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 608 Hougang Ave 4 have recently resold for a median of about S$350k (S$345 psf), from 42 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 608 Hougang Ave 4 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 608 Hougang Ave 4 has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 608 Hougang Ave 4?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 608 Hougang Ave 4 is about 10.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$350k. 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 608 Hougang Ave 4?⌄
For a flat at about S$350k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,790/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,314/mo after a S$88k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 608 Hougang Ave 4?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 608 Hougang Ave 4 is Hougang MRT, about 774 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 608 Hougang Ave 4?⌄
Xinmin Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Hougang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 608 Hougang Ave 4 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.