Block 629 Hougang Ave 8
629 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530629
Block 629 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 132 dwelling units. Across 167 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$463k (S$508 psf, 84 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 629 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 629 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 132 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 132
- Flat model
- Simplified · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$463k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 629 Hougang Ave 8?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$463k (S$508 psf), from 167 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 89 | S$337,000recent | 64 sqm | S$489 psf |
| 4-Room | 78 | S$490,000recent | 104 sqm | S$438 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 1 for rent — 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 629 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 629 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$1,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.1% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$1,600/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$19,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 6 | S$1,600/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 629 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 629 Hougang Ave 8 has 167 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$400,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$462,888 |
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$616,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$568,888 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$566,980 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$373,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$487,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$363,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$450,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$490,000 |
What flat types are in Block 629 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 629 Hougang Ave 8 has 132 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 629 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 629 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 629 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, 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 and 4-room units.
The address is Block 629 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530629. 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 629 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
9 schools are within 1 km, including 4 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 priority262 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km354 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km398 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority764 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority827 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km847 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km866 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km966 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 629 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 629 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$463k) needs about S$3,690/mo in income and S$1,738/mo in repayments, after S$8,487 stamp duty and a S$116k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$463k) — 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$8,487
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$116k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,738/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,690/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 629 Hougang Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 629 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 629 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 629 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$463k (S$508 psf), from 167 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 629 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$337k; 4-Room ≈ S$490k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 629 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 629 Hougang Ave 8 has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). 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 629 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 629 Hougang Ave 8 is about 4.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$1,600/mo against a resale price of about S$463k. 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 629 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$463k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,690/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,738/mo after a S$116k 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 629 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Xinmin Primary School, Rosyth School, Hougang Primary School, Montfort Junior School are within 1 km of Block 629 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.