Block 688 Hougang St 61
688 Hougang St 61, Singapore 530688
Block 688 Hougang St 61 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 110 dwelling units. Across 165 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$440k (S$539 psf, 74 sqm). The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 688 Hougang St 61?
Block 688 Hougang St 61 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 110 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 110
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$440k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 688 Hougang St 61?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$440k (S$539 psf), from 165 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 105 | S$420,000recent | 74 sqm | S$527 psf |
| 4-Room | 60 | S$450,000recent | 104 sqm | S$402 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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 688 Hougang St 61 get?
Flats at Block 688 Hougang St 61 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.8% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,500/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 Dec 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 688 Hougang St 61?
Block 688 Hougang St 61 has 165 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$440,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 sqm | S$470,800 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$598,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$433,888 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 sqm | S$448,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$420,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$409,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$490,500 |
What flat types are in Block 688 Hougang St 61?
Block 688 Hougang St 61 has 110 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 688 Hougang St 61?
Block 688 Hougang St 61 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 688 Hougang St 61 is an HDB block located along Hougang St 61. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 110 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 688 Hougang St 61, Singapore 530688. 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 933m 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, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Ci Yuan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 688 Hougang St 61 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 688 Hougang St 61 is Hougang MRT, about 933 m away (~15 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT933 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 priority197 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km372 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km448 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km488 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority492 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority545 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority597 m
- Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 688 Hougang St 61?
Buying a flat at Block 688 Hougang St 61 (~S$440k) needs about S$3,508/mo in income and S$1,652/mo in repayments, after S$7,800 stamp duty and a S$110k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$440k) — 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$7,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$110k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,652/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,508/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 688 Hougang St 61
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 688 Hougang St 61 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 688 Hougang St 61 have recently resold for a median of about S$440k (S$539 psf), from 165 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 688 Hougang St 61 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$420k; 4-Room ≈ S$450k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 688 Hougang St 61 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 688 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 688 Hougang St 61?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 688 Hougang St 61 is about 6.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$440k. 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 688 Hougang St 61?⌄
For a flat at about S$440k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,508/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,652/mo after a S$110k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 688 Hougang St 61?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 688 Hougang St 61 is Hougang MRT, about 933 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 688 Hougang St 61?⌄
Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Hougang Primary School, Xinmin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 688 Hougang St 61 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.