Block 683 Hougang Ave 8
683 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530683
Block 683 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 58 dwelling units. Across 59 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$315k (S$457 psf, 64 sqm). The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 683 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 683 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 58 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 58
- Flat model
- Simplified
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$315k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 683 Hougang Ave 8?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$315k (S$457 psf), from 59 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 53 | S$311,000recent | 64 sqm | S$451 psf |
| 4-Room | 6 | S$260,000recent | 85 sqm | S$284 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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 683 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 683 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,850/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 10.9% (from 18 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,850/mo
18 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
10.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 14 | S$2,350/mo |
| 4-Room | 4 | S$3,700/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 Aug 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 683 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 683 Hougang Ave 8 has 59 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$535,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 85 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$428,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Mar 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$258,000 |
| Feb 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$260,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$258,000 |
| Aug 2016 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$279,500 |
| Jul 2014 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$315,000 |
| Jan 2014 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$315,000 |
| Jun 2013 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 85 sqm | S$418,000 |
| Mar 2013 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$328,000 |
What flat types are in Block 683 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 683 Hougang Ave 8 has 58 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 683 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 683 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 683 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 58 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 683 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530683. 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 705m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang 1 for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Ci Yuan Hawker Centre for food options, Realty Park for greenery and recreation, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Ci Yuan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 683 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 683 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 705 m away (~11 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT705 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km294 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority332 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km378 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority423 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority520 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km642 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority766 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km923 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 683 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 683 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$315k) needs about S$2,511/mo in income and S$1,183/mo in repayments, after S$4,500 stamp duty and a S$79k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$315k) — 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$4,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$79k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,183/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,511/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 683 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 683 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 683 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$315k (S$457 psf), from 59 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 683 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$311k; 4-Room ≈ S$260k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 683 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 683 Hougang Ave 8 has about 63 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). 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 683 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 683 Hougang Ave 8 is about 10.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,850/mo against a resale price of about S$315k. 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 683 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$315k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,511/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,183/mo after a S$79k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 683 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 683 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 705 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 683 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Montfort Junior School, Xinmin Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Hougang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 683 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.