Block 640 Hougang Ave 8
640 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530640
Block 640 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 16 dwelling units. Across 19 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$445k (S$277 psf, 154 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 640 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 640 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$445k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 640 Hougang Ave 8?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$445k (S$277 psf), from 19 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 19 | S$445,000recent | 154 sqm | S$277 psf |
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“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 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 640 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 640 Hougang Ave 8 has 19 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,010,000 in Feb 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$1,010,000 |
| Aug 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$758,000 |
| May 2019 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Feb 2019 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Feb 2017 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$630,000 |
| May 2013 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Aug 2010 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$442,000 |
| Oct 2007 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$428,000 |
| Feb 2006 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$345,000 |
| May 2005 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Jan 2002 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Dec 2001 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$398,889 |
What flat types are in Block 640 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 640 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 640 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 640 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 640 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 640 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530640. 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 Ci Yuan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 640 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
7 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.
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km256 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority370 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km391 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority557 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority684 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km767 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority984 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 640 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 640 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$445k) needs about S$3,547/mo in income and S$1,671/mo in repayments, after S$7,950 stamp duty and a S$111k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$445k) — 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$7,950
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$111k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,671/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,547/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 640 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a Executive flat at Block 640 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 640 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$445k (S$277 psf), from 19 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 640 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 640 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 640 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$445k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,547/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,671/mo after a S$111k 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 640 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Xinmin Primary School, Rosyth School, Hougang Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 640 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.