Block 653 Hougang Ave 8
653 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530653
Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1987, with 64 dwelling units. Across 66 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$372 psf, 120 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 653 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1987, with 64 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 64
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$480k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 653 Hougang Ave 8?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$372 psf), from 66 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 66 | S$480,000recent | 120 sqm | S$372 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 Jul 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.0% (from 20 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
20 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 20 | 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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 653 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 has 66 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$690,000 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$633,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$436,000 |
| Jul 2018 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Nov 2017 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Mar 2017 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$478,000 |
| Dec 2016 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$430,000 |
| May 2015 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$500,000 |
What flat types are in Block 653 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 has 64 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 653 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1987, with up to 17 storeys. It has an estimated 64 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 653 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530653. 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, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Ci Yuan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
9 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km203 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority259 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km484 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority508 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km552 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority694 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority749 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km863 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 653 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$480k) needs about S$3,826/mo in income and S$1,802/mo in repayments, after S$9,000 stamp duty and a S$120k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$480k) — 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$9,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$120k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,802/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,826/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 653 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$480k (S$372 psf), from 66 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 653 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 653 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 is about 7.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$480k. 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 653 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$480k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,826/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,802/mo after a S$120k 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 653 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Xinmin Primary School, Hougang Primary School, Rosyth School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.