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. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$440k (74 sqm), from 165 resales on record. 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
- 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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 688 Hougang St 61
What is the resale price at Block 688 Hougang St 61?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 688 Hougang St 61 have recently resold around S$440k (74 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 688 Hougang St 61 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$420k; 4-Room ≈ S$450k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 688 Hougang St 61?⌄
Block 688 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 688 Hougang St 61?⌄
Block 688 Hougang St 61 has 110 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
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.
Is Block 688 Hougang St 61 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 688 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.
