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Block 673 Hougang Ave 8

673 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530673

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Jan 2025 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 100 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$390k (64 sqm), from 121 resales on record. The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 673 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

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
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$390k
Last transacted
Jan 2025
Remaining lease
≈ 61 years
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What are resale prices at Block 673 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$390k (S$405 psf), from 121 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room79S$272,800recent64 sqmS$396 psf
4-Room42S$381,500recent104 sqmS$341 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 Jan 2025.

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What has recently sold at Block 673 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 has 121 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$418,000 in Jan 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jan 20253-Room04 TO 0664 sqmS$418,000
Dec 20243-Room07 TO 0964 sqmS$428,888
Feb 20243-Room01 TO 0364 sqmS$390,000
Jan 20234-Room04 TO 06104 sqmS$480,000
Nov 20223-Room10 TO 1264 sqmS$370,000
Aug 20214-Room04 TO 06104 sqmS$438,000
Aug 20213-Room01 TO 0364 sqmS$305,000
Jun 20214-Room10 TO 12104 sqmS$436,000
Mar 20214-Room07 TO 09104 sqmS$450,000
Jan 20213-Room07 TO 0964 sqmS$278,888
Sept 20203-Room01 TO 0364 sqmS$250,000
Aug 20203-Room07 TO 0964 sqmS$270,000
4

What flat types are in Block 673 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 has 100 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

3-Room: 604-Room: 40
5

How far is Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Hougang 1 · 694 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 159 mHawker centre: Ci Yuan Hawker Centre · 376 mPark: Pk Villas Terrace Pg · 668 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 673 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

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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Frequently asked questions about Block 673 Hougang Ave 8

What is the resale price at Block 673 Hougang Ave 8?

3-Room flats at Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold around S$390k (64 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$273k; 4-Room ≈ S$382k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 673 Hougang Ave 8?

Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 has approximately 61 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 673 Hougang Ave 8?

Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 has 100 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.

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.

Is Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 673 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.

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