Block 623 Hougang Ave 8
623 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530623
Block 623 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 132 dwelling units. Across 190 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$388k (S$575 psf, 69 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 623 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 623 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 132 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 132
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$388k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 623 Hougang Ave 8?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$388k (S$575 psf), from 190 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 190 | S$388,000recent | 60 sqm | S$575 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$424k) and 5 for rent (median S$2,900/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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 623 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 623 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.1% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,300/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$27,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,300/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 623 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 623 Hougang Ave 8 has 190 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$440,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 69 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 69 sqm | S$436,888 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 69 sqm | S$427,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 69 sqm | S$488,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 69 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 69 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 60 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 69 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 60 sqm | S$370,000 |
What flat types are in Block 623 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 623 Hougang Ave 8 has 132 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 623 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 623 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 623 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 132 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 623 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530623. 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.
Nearby amenities include Hougang 1 for shopping, ANG MO SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Ci Yuan Hawker Centre for food options, Pk Villas Terrace Pg for greenery and recreation, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Ci Yuan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 623 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
10 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority129 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km241 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km519 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority782 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km792 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km803 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km828 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority856 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 623 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 623 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$388k) needs about S$3,093/mo in income and S$1,457/mo in repayments, after S$6,240 stamp duty and a S$97k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$388k) — 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$6,240
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$97k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,457/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,093/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 623 Hougang Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 623 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 623 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 623 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$388k (S$575 psf), from 190 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 623 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 623 Hougang Ave 8 has about 58 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 623 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 623 Hougang Ave 8 is about 7.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,300/mo against a resale price of about S$388k. 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 623 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$388k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,093/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,457/mo after a S$97k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 623 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Xinmin Primary School, Hougang Primary School, Rosyth School, Montfort Junior School are within 1 km of Block 623 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.