Block 639 Hougang Ave 8
639 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530639
Block 639 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 20 dwelling units. Across 32 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$557k (S$336 psf, 148 sqm). The lease has approximately 64 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 639 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 639 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 20 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 20
- Flat model
- Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$557k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2022
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 64 years
What are resale prices at Block 639 Hougang Ave 8?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$557k (S$336 psf), from 32 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 32 | S$557,000recent | 153 sqm | S$336 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 Apr 2022.
What has recently sold at Block 639 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 639 Hougang Ave 8 has 32 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$715,000 in Apr 2022 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Dec 2021 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Mar 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$765,000 |
| Oct 2018 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Jun 2017 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$628,888 |
| Mar 2015 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 153 sqm | S$630,000 |
| May 2012 | Executive | 01 TO 05 | 154 sqm | S$557,000 |
| Jul 2010 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Jul 2008 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Dec 2006 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$322,000 |
| May 2006 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Dec 2003 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 153 sqm | S$360,000 |
What flat types are in Block 639 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 639 Hougang Ave 8 has 20 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 639 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 639 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 639 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 20 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 639 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530639. 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 639 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 km237 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority379 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km428 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority594 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority772 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km848 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.0 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 639 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 639 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$557k) needs about S$4,440/mo in income and S$2,091/mo in repayments, after S$11,310 stamp duty and a S$139k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$557k) — 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$11,310
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$139k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,091/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,440/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 639 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a Executive flat at Block 639 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 639 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$557k (S$336 psf), from 32 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 639 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 639 Hougang Ave 8 has about 64 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 639 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$557k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,440/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,091/mo after a S$139k 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 639 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Xinmin Primary School, Rosyth School, Hougang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 639 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.