Block 673 Hougang Ave 8
673 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530673
Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 100 dwelling units. Across 121 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$390k (S$405 psf, 64 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 673 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 100 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 100
- Flat model
- Simplified · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$390k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 673 Hougang Ave 8?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$390k (S$405 psf), from 121 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 79 | S$272,800recent | 64 sqm | S$396 psf |
| 4-Room | 42 | S$381,500recent | 104 sqm | S$341 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 5 for rent (median S$900/mo) — search all listings.
“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 Jan 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.9% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,900/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 10 | S$2,900/mo |
| 4-Room | 6 | S$1,200/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 Sept 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 673 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 has 121 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$418,000 in Jan 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$418,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$428,888 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$305,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$436,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$278,888 |
| Sept 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$250,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$270,000 |
What flat types are in Block 673 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 has 100 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Simplified / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 673 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 100 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 673 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530673. 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, approximately 850m away, around 13 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 673 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 850 m away (~13 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT850 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km198 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority231 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km483 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority519 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority609 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km623 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority702 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km833 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 673 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$390k) needs about S$3,109/mo in income and S$1,464/mo in repayments, after S$6,300 stamp duty and a S$98k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$390k) — 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$6,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$98k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,464/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,109/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 673 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$390k (S$405 psf), from 121 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$273k; 4-Room ≈ S$382k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 has about 61 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). 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 673 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 is about 8.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$390k. 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 673 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$390k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,109/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,464/mo after a S$98k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 673 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 850 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 673 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Xinmin Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Hougang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.