Block 616 Hougang Ave 8
616 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530616
Block 616 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 148 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (103 sqm), from 160 resales on record. The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 616 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 616 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 148 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 148
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$600k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 616 Hougang Ave 8?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$505 psf), from 160 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 100 | S$470,288recent | 84 sqm | S$445 psf |
| 5-Room | 60 | S$585,000recent | 121 sqm | S$449 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 Jan 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 616 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 616 Hougang Ave 8 has 160 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$615,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$745,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$523,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$550,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 sqm | S$620,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$470,288 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$600,000 |
What flat types are in Block 616 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 616 Hougang Ave 8 has 148 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 616 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 616 Hougang Ave 8 is Kovan MRT, about 983 m away (~15 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT983 m · ~15 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 priority284 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km412 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km576 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km676 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km821 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority842 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km979 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority993 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 616 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 616 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$600k) needs about S$4,783/mo in income and S$2,253/mo in repayments, after S$12,600 stamp duty and a S$150k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$600k) — 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$12,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$150k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,253/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,783/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 616 Hougang Ave 8
What is the resale price at Block 616 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 616 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold around S$600k (103 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 616 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$470k; 5-Room ≈ S$585k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 616 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 616 Hougang Ave 8 has approximately 60 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 616 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 616 Hougang Ave 8 has 148 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 616 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 616 Hougang Ave 8 is Kovan MRT, about 983 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 616 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Xinmin Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Hougang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 616 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 616 Hougang Ave 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 616 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 (≈60 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
