Block 659 Hougang Ave 8
659 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530659
Block 659 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1987, with 8 dwelling units. Across 13 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$544k (S$340 psf, 147 sqm). The lease has approximately 65 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 659 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 659 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1987, with 8 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 8
- Flat model
- Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$544k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2022
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 65 years
What are resale prices at Block 659 Hougang Ave 8?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$544k (S$340 psf), from 13 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 13 | S$544,000recent | 147 sqm | S$340 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 Nov 2022.
What has recently sold at Block 659 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 659 Hougang Ave 8 has 13 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$838,000 in Nov 2022 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 147 sqm | S$838,000 |
| Jan 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 147 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jun 2018 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 147 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Apr 2017 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 155 sqm | S$656,888 |
| May 2002 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 147 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Aug 1997 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 147 sqm | S$537,500 |
| Jul 1997 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 155 sqm | S$544,000 |
| May 1997 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 147 sqm | S$582,000 |
| Sept 1996 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 155 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Jul 1994 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 155 sqm | S$380,000 |
| May 1994 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 147 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Nov 1993 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 147 sqm | S$345,000 |
What flat types are in Block 659 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 659 Hougang Ave 8 has 8 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 659 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 659 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 659 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1987, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 8 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 659 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530659. 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.
The nearest rail connection is Hougang MRT Exit C, approximately 983m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang 1 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative 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 659 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 km82 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority210 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km490 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority529 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority584 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km641 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority681 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km697 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 659 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 659 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$544k) needs about S$4,337/mo in income and S$2,043/mo in repayments, after S$10,920 stamp duty and a S$136k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$544k) — 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$10,920
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$136k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,043/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,337/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 659 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a Executive flat at Block 659 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 659 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$544k (S$340 psf), from 13 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 659 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 659 Hougang Ave 8 has about 65 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 659 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$544k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,337/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,043/mo after a S$136k 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 659 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Xinmin Primary School, Hougang Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Montfort Junior School are within 1 km of Block 659 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.