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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (120 sqm), from 66 resales on record. 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
- 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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 653 Hougang Ave 8
What is the resale price at Block 653 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold around S$480k (120 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 653 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 has approximately 61 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1987). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 653 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 has 64 dwelling units across up to 17 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
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.
Is Block 653 Hougang Ave 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 653 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.
