Block 656 Hougang Ave 8
656 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530656
Block 656 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 20 dwelling units. Across 27 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$648k (S$406 psf, 146 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 656 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 656 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$648k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 656 Hougang Ave 8?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$648k (S$406 psf), from 27 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 27 | S$648,000recent | 146 sqm | S$406 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 Oct 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 656 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 656 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.6% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 3 | S$2,500/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 Feb 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 656 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 656 Hougang Ave 8 has 27 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$950,000 in Oct 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 151 sqm | S$950,000 |
| Mar 2024 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Sept 2023 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Mar 2023 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 151 sqm | S$825,000 |
| Nov 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Aug 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Oct 2015 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$661,000 |
| Mar 2013 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 151 sqm | S$648,000 |
| Oct 2012 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Aug 2009 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 151 sqm | S$423,000 |
| Aug 2007 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 152 sqm | S$348,000 |
| Aug 2007 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$350,000 |
What flat types are in Block 656 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 656 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 656 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 656 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 656 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 656 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530656. 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 656 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 km168 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority256 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority472 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km497 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km552 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority682 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority746 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km807 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 656 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 656 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$648k) needs about S$5,166/mo in income and S$2,433/mo in repayments, after S$14,040 stamp duty and a S$162k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$648k) — 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$14,040
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$162k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,433/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,166/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 656 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a Executive flat at Block 656 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 656 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$648k (S$406 psf), from 27 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 656 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 656 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.
What is the rental yield at Block 656 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 656 Hougang Ave 8 is about 4.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$648k. 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 656 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$648k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,166/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,433/mo after a S$162k 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 656 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Xinmin Primary School, Hougang Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Rosyth School are within 1 km of Block 656 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.