Block 642 Hougang Ave 8
642 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530642
Block 642 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 121 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$370k (60 sqm), from 154 resales on record. The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 642 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 642 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 121 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 121
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$370k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 642 Hougang Ave 8?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$370k (S$573 psf), from 154 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 154 | S$370,000recent | 60 sqm | S$573 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 Dec 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 642 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 642 Hougang Ave 8 has 154 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$405,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$405,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 60 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$402,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 69 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 69 sqm | S$356,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$373,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$312,000 |
| May 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 60 sqm | S$308,000 |
| May 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 69 sqm | S$309,000 |
What flat types are in Block 642 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 642 Hougang Ave 8 has 121 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 642 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 km295 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority350 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km358 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority566 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority639 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km720 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority939 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 642 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 642 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$370k) needs about S$2,950/mo in income and S$1,389/mo in repayments, after S$5,700 stamp duty and a S$93k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$370k) — 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$5,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$93k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,389/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,950/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 642 Hougang Ave 8
What is the resale price at Block 642 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 642 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold around S$370k (60 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 642 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 642 Hougang Ave 8 has approximately 61 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 642 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 642 Hougang Ave 8 has 121 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 642 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Xinmin Primary School, Rosyth School, Hougang Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 642 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 642 Hougang Ave 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 642 Hougang Ave 8 sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈61 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
