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. Executive flats have recently resold around S$580k (154 sqm), from 28 resales on record. 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
- 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 609 Hougang Ave 8
What is the resale price at Block 609 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Executive flats at Block 609 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold around S$580k (154 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 609 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 609 Hougang Ave 8 has approximately 61 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 609 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 609 Hougang Ave 8 has 20 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly executive flats.
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.
Is Block 609 Hougang Ave 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 609 Hougang Ave 8 sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈61 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
