Block 609 Hougang Ave 8
609 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530609
Block 609 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 20 dwelling units. Across 28 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$580k (S$350 psf, 154 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 609 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 609 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 20 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 20
- Flat model
- Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$580k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 609 Hougang Ave 8?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$580k (S$350 psf), from 28 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 28 | S$580,000recent | 154 sqm | S$350 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 Mar 2024.
What has recently sold at Block 609 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 609 Hougang Ave 8 has 28 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$820,000 in Mar 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Mar 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Feb 2021 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Nov 2018 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$628,888 |
| May 2018 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Sept 2016 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$635,888 |
| Apr 2015 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Aug 2010 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Jun 2010 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 150 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Jan 2008 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Jul 2002 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Apr 2001 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$462,000 |
What flat types are in Block 609 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 609 Hougang Ave 8 has 20 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 609 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 609 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 609 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 20 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 609 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530609. 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 771m 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 609 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 609 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 771 m away (~12 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT771 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 priority300 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km377 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km560 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority579 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km602 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority855 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km874 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km886 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 609 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 609 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$580k) needs about S$4,624/mo in income and S$2,178/mo in repayments, after S$12,000 stamp duty and a S$145k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$580k) — 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$12,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$145k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,178/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,624/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 609 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a Executive flat at Block 609 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 609 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$580k (S$350 psf), from 28 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 609 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 609 Hougang Ave 8 has about 61 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 609 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$580k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,624/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,178/mo after a S$145k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 609 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 609 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 771 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 609 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Xinmin Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Hougang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 609 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.