Block 657 Hougang Ave 8
657 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530657
Block 657 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1987, with 64 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$530k (120 sqm), from 62 resales on record. The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 657 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 657 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$530k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 657 Hougang Ave 8?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$530k (S$410 psf), from 62 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 62 | S$530,000recent | 120 sqm | S$410 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 657 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 657 Hougang Ave 8 has 62 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$705,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$705,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$691,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$748,888 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$651,800 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$530,000 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Dec 2019 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Sept 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Mar 2018 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Jul 2016 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 sqm | S$499,999 |
| Jul 2013 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$600,000 |
What flat types are in Block 657 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 657 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 657 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 km194 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority304 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority411 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km426 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km609 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority617 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority772 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km783 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 657 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 657 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$530k) needs about S$4,225/mo in income and S$1,990/mo in repayments, after S$10,500 stamp duty and a S$133k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$530k) — 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$10,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$133k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,990/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,225/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 657 Hougang Ave 8
What is the resale price at Block 657 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 657 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold around S$530k (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 657 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 657 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 657 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 657 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 657 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Xinmin Primary School, Hougang Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Rosyth School are within 1 km of Block 657 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 657 Hougang Ave 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 657 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.
