Block 617 Hougang Ave 8
617 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530617
Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 136 dwelling units. Across 187 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$430k (S$543 psf, 64 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 617 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 136 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 136
- Flat model
- Simplified · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$430k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 617 Hougang Ave 8?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$430k (S$543 psf), from 187 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 103 | S$325,000recent | 64 sqm | S$472 psf |
| 4-Room | 84 | S$535,000recent | 104 sqm | S$491 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$560k) and 6 for rent (median S$3,400/mo) — 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.4% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 18 | S$3,150/mo |
| 3-Room | 20 | S$2,600/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 617 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 has 187 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$550,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$550,000 |
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 sqm | S$519,888 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$408,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$380,000 |
What flat types are in Block 617 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 has 136 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Simplified / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 617 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 136 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 617 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530617. 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 976m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang 1 for shopping, ANG MO SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Ci Yuan Hawker Centre for food options, Poh Huat Rd Pg for greenery and recreation, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Ci Yuan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 976 m away (~15 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT976 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 priority248 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km373 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km593 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km696 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km768 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority790 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km937 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority960 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 617 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$430k) needs about S$3,428/mo in income and S$1,615/mo in repayments, after S$7,500 stamp duty and a S$108k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$430k) — 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$7,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$108k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,615/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,428/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 617 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$430k (S$543 psf), from 187 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$325k; 4-Room ≈ S$535k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 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 617 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 is about 8.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$430k. 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 617 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$430k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,428/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,615/mo after a S$108k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 617 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 976 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 617 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Xinmin Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Hougang Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.