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. Executive flats have recently resold around S$648k (146 sqm), from 27 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 656 Hougang Ave 8
What is the resale price at Block 656 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Executive flats at Block 656 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold around S$648k (146 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 656 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 656 Hougang Ave 8 has approximately 62 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 656 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 656 Hougang Ave 8 has 20 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly executive flats.
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.
Is Block 656 Hougang Ave 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 656 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 (≈62 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
