Block 637 Hougang Ave 8
637 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530637
Block 637 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1987, with 120 dwelling units. Across 136 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$398k (S$440 psf, 84 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 637 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 637 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1987, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 120
- Flat model
- Simplified · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$398k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 637 Hougang Ave 8?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$398k (S$440 psf), from 136 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 136 | S$398,000recent | 84 sqm | S$440 psf |
Live now: 8 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$534k) — 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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 637 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 637 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.4% (from 13 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
13 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 13 | S$2,800/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 637 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 637 Hougang Ave 8 has 136 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$520,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 84 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$488,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$398,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$363,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 84 sqm | S$352,000 |
What flat types are in Block 637 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 637 Hougang Ave 8 has 120 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Simplified / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 637 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 637 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 637 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1987, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 120 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 637 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530637. 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, and The Serangoon Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 637 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km193 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority425 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km455 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority522 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority733 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km824 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 637 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 637 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$398k) needs about S$3,173/mo in income and S$1,494/mo in repayments, after S$6,540 stamp duty and a S$100k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$398k) — 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$6,540
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$100k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,494/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,173/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 637 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 637 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 637 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$398k (S$440 psf), from 136 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 637 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 637 Hougang Ave 8 has about 61 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1987). 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 637 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 637 Hougang Ave 8 is about 8.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$398k. 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 637 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$398k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,173/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,494/mo after a S$100k 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 637 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Xinmin Primary School, Rosyth School, Hougang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 637 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.