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. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$379k (64 sqm), from 71 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 685 Hougang St 61
What is the resale price at Block 685 Hougang St 61?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 685 Hougang St 61 have recently resold around S$379k (64 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 685 Hougang St 61 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$335k; 4-Room ≈ S$205k; 5-Room ≈ S$700k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 685 Hougang St 61?⌄
Block 685 Hougang St 61 has approximately 60 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 685 Hougang St 61?⌄
Block 685 Hougang St 61 has 61 dwelling units across up to 8 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
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.
Is Block 685 Hougang St 61 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 685 Hougang St 61 sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈60 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
