Block 625 Hougang Ave 8
625 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530625
Block 625 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 31 dwelling units. Across 33 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$295k (S$396 psf, 64 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 625 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 625 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 31 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 31
- Flat model
- Simplified
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$295k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 625 Hougang Ave 8?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$295k (S$396 psf), from 33 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 25 | S$295,000recent | 64 sqm | S$405 psf |
| 4-Room | 8 | S$260,000recent | 89 sqm | S$271 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 Jul 2023.
What rent and yield does Block 625 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 625 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.5% (from 8 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,100/mo
8 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$25,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 5 | S$2,000/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 625 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 625 Hougang Ave 8 has 33 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$375,000 in Jul 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 sqm | S$428,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$315,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$305,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Mar 2020 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$268,000 |
| Sept 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 89 sqm | S$335,000 |
| Jul 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$255,000 |
| Nov 2017 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$295,000 |
| Aug 2015 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$273,000 |
| Jun 2015 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$267,000 |
What flat types are in Block 625 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 625 Hougang Ave 8 has 31 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 625 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 625 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 625 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 31 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 625 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530625. 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 625 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 priority213 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km314 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km447 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority804 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority816 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km820 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km843 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km914 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 625 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 625 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$295k) needs about S$2,352/mo in income and S$1,108/mo in repayments, after S$4,100 stamp duty and a S$74k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$295k) — 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$4,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$74k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,108/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,352/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 625 Hougang Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 625 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 625 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 625 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$295k (S$396 psf), from 33 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 625 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$295k; 4-Room ≈ S$260k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 625 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 625 Hougang Ave 8 has about 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 625 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 625 Hougang Ave 8 is about 8.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,100/mo against a resale price of about S$295k. 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 625 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$295k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,352/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,108/mo after a S$74k 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 625 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Xinmin Primary School, Rosyth School, Hougang Primary School, Montfort Junior School are within 1 km of Block 625 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.