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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$430k (64 sqm), from 186 resales on record. 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$430k
- Last transacted
- May 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 186 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 | 83 | S$519,888recent | 104 sqm | S$478 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 617 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 has 186 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$590,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$470,000 |
What flat types are in Block 617 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 has 136 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 617 Hougang Ave 8
What is the resale price at Block 617 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold around S$430k (64 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$325k; 4-Room ≈ S$520k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 617 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 has approximately 59 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 617 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 has 136 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
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.
Is Block 617 Hougang Ave 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 617 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 (≈59 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
