Block 687 Hougang St 61
687 Hougang St 61, Singapore 530687
Block 687 Hougang St 61 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 16 dwelling units. Across 22 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$330k (S$375 psf, 64 sqm). The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 687 Hougang St 61?
Block 687 Hougang St 61 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 16 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 16
- Flat model
- Simplified
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$330k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 687 Hougang St 61?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$330k (S$375 psf), from 22 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 9 | S$258,000recent | 64 sqm | S$375 psf |
| 4-Room | 13 | S$217,000recent | 89 sqm | S$230 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 Dec 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 687 Hougang St 61?
Block 687 Hougang St 61 has 22 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$438,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$343,888 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 85 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$265,000 |
| Feb 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Jul 2013 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$342,000 |
| Jun 2013 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 89 sqm | S$393,000 |
| May 2011 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 85 sqm | S$331,000 |
| May 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$258,000 |
| Oct 2009 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$210,000 |
| Aug 2007 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$146,500 |
What flat types are in Block 687 Hougang St 61?
Block 687 Hougang St 61 has 16 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 687 Hougang St 61?
Block 687 Hougang St 61 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 687 Hougang St 61 is an HDB block located along Hougang St 61. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 16 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 687 Hougang St 61, Singapore 530687. 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 980m away, around 15 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 687 Hougang St 61 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 687 Hougang St 61 is Hougang MRT, about 980 m away (~15 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT980 m · ~15 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 priority200 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km322 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km466 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority492 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km497 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority541 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority581 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 687 Hougang St 61?
Buying a flat at Block 687 Hougang St 61 (~S$330k) needs about S$2,631/mo in income and S$1,239/mo in repayments, after S$4,800 stamp duty and a S$83k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$4,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$83k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,239/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,631/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 687 Hougang St 61
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 687 Hougang St 61 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 687 Hougang St 61 have recently resold for a median of about S$330k (S$375 psf), from 22 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 687 Hougang St 61 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$258k; 4-Room ≈ S$217k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 687 Hougang St 61 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 687 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 687 Hougang St 61?⌄
For a flat at about S$330k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,631/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,239/mo after a S$83k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 687 Hougang St 61?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 687 Hougang St 61 is Hougang MRT, about 980 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 687 Hougang St 61?⌄
Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Hougang Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Xinmin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 687 Hougang St 61 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.