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. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$278k (64 sqm), from 28 resales on record. The lease has approximately 63 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$278k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 679 Hougang Ave 8?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$278k (S$346 psf), from 28 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 19 | S$230,000recent | 64 sqm | S$316 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 Feb 2023.
What has recently sold at Block 679 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 has 28 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$340,000 in Feb 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 2004 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$154,000 |
What flat types are in Block 679 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 has 32 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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$278k) needs about S$2,216/mo in income and S$1,044/mo in repayments, after S$3,760 stamp duty and a S$70k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$278k) — 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$3,760
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$70k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,044/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,216/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 679 Hougang Ave 8
What is the resale price at Block 679 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold around S$278k (64 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$230k; 4-Room ≈ S$215k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 679 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 has approximately 63 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 679 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 has 32 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
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.
Is Block 679 Hougang Ave 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 679 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 (≈63 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
