Block 685 Hougang St 61
685 Hougang St 61, Singapore 530685
Block 685 Hougang St 61 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 61 dwelling units. Across 71 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$379k (S$537 psf, 64 sqm). The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 685 Hougang St 61?
Block 685 Hougang St 61 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 61 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 8
- Total units
- 61
- Flat model
- Simplified · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$379k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 685 Hougang St 61?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$379k (S$537 psf), from 71 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 57 | S$335,000recent | 64 sqm | S$486 psf |
| 4-Room | 12 | S$205,000recent | 85 sqm | S$224 psf |
| 5-Room | 2 | S$700,000 | 128 sqm | S$508 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 6 for rent (median S$1,050/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 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 685 Hougang St 61 get?
Flats at Block 685 Hougang St 61 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.0% (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,200/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$26,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 12 | S$2,200/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 685 Hougang St 61?
Block 685 Hougang St 61 has 71 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$400,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 89 sqm | S$547,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 128 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$383,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$379,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$370,000 |
| May 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$335,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$331,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$268,000 |
| Feb 2019 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 128 sqm | S$570,000 |
What flat types are in Block 685 Hougang St 61?
Block 685 Hougang St 61 has 61 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Simplified / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 685 Hougang St 61?
Block 685 Hougang St 61 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 685 Hougang St 61 is an HDB block located along Hougang St 61. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 8 storeys. It has an estimated 61 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 685 Hougang St 61, Singapore 530685. 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 828m 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, Realty Park for greenery and recreation, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Ci Yuan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 685 Hougang St 61 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 685 Hougang St 61 is Hougang MRT, about 829 m away (~13 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT829 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority309 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km350 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority395 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km441 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km473 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority533 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority630 m
- Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority987 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 685 Hougang St 61?
Buying a flat at Block 685 Hougang St 61 (~S$379k) needs about S$3,021/mo in income and S$1,423/mo in repayments, after S$5,970 stamp duty and a S$95k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$379k) — 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$5,970
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$95k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,423/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,021/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 685 Hougang St 61
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 685 Hougang St 61 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 685 Hougang St 61 have recently resold for a median of about S$379k (S$537 psf), from 71 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 685 Hougang St 61 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$335k; 4-Room ≈ S$205k; 5-Room ≈ S$700k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 685 Hougang St 61 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 685 Hougang St 61 has about 60 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 685 Hougang St 61?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 685 Hougang St 61 is about 7.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,200/mo against a resale price of about S$379k. 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 685 Hougang St 61?⌄
For a flat at about S$379k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,021/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,423/mo after a S$95k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 685 Hougang St 61?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 685 Hougang St 61 is Hougang MRT, about 829 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 685 Hougang St 61?⌄
Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Xinmin Primary School, Hougang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 685 Hougang St 61 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.