Block 679 Hougang Ave 8
679 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530679
Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 32 dwelling units. Across 29 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$280k (S$372 psf, 64 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 679 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 32 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 32
- Flat model
- Simplified
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$280k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 679 Hougang Ave 8?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$280k (S$372 psf), from 29 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 20 | S$238,000recent | 64 sqm | S$334 psf |
| 4-Room | 9 | S$215,000recent | 84 sqm | S$232 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$1,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 4 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$1,600/mo
4 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$19,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 4 | S$1,600/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 679 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 has 29 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$395,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Jan 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Feb 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$278,000 |
| Aug 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 sqm | S$331,000 |
| May 2012 | 3-Room | 01 TO 05 | 64 sqm | S$315,000 |
| Apr 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$230,000 |
| Feb 2009 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$238,000 |
| Nov 2007 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$160,000 |
| Jul 2006 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$139,000 |
What flat types are in Block 679 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 has 32 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 679 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 32 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 679 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530679. 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 849m 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 679 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 849 m away (~13 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT849 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority185 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km224 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km542 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority571 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority726 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km728 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km758 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority791 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 679 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$280k) needs about S$2,232/mo in income and S$1,051/mo in repayments, after S$3,800 stamp duty and a S$70k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$280k) — 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$3,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$70k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,051/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,232/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 679 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$280k (S$372 psf), from 29 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$238k; 4-Room ≈ S$215k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 679 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$1,600/mo against a resale price of about S$280k. 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 679 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$280k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,232/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,051/mo after a S$70k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 679 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 849 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 679 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Xinmin Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Hougang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.