Block 638 Hougang Ave 8
638 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530638
Block 638 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 16 dwelling units. Across 24 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$377 psf, 148 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 638 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 638 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 16 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 16
- Flat model
- Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$600k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 638 Hougang Ave 8?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$377 psf), from 24 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 24 | S$600,000recent | 148 sqm | S$377 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 Nov 2024.
What has recently sold at Block 638 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 638 Hougang Ave 8 has 24 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$958,000 in Nov 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 153 sqm | S$958,000 |
| Jan 2024 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$870,000 |
| Apr 2023 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 153 sqm | S$818,000 |
| Nov 2021 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Jul 2015 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jul 2015 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 153 sqm | S$638,888 |
| Jan 2013 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Aug 2012 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 153 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Apr 2009 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Mar 2008 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$352,000 |
| Jun 2007 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$328,000 |
| Nov 2003 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$348,000 |
What flat types are in Block 638 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 638 Hougang Ave 8 has 16 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 638 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 638 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 638 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 16 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 638 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530638. 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 638 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 km126 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority467 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority493 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km521 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority763 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km866 m
- Serangoon Garden Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 638 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 638 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$600k) needs about S$4,783/mo in income and S$2,253/mo in repayments, after S$12,600 stamp duty and a S$150k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$600k) — 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$12,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$150k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,253/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,783/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 638 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a Executive flat at Block 638 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 638 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$600k (S$377 psf), from 24 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 638 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 638 Hougang Ave 8 has about 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 638 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$600k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,783/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,253/mo after a S$150k 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 638 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Rosyth School, Xinmin Primary School, Hougang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 638 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.