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Block 696 Hougang St 61

696 Hougang St 61, Singapore 530696

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through May 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 696 Hougang St 61 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 110 dwelling units. Across 136 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$450k (S$550 psf, 74 sqm). The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 696 Hougang St 61?

Key Takeaway

Block 696 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$450k
Last transacted
May 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 60 years
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What are resale prices at Block 696 Hougang St 61?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$450k (S$550 psf), from 136 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room89S$438,000recent74 sqmS$550 psf
4-Room47S$412,000recent104 sqmS$371 psf

Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$570k) and 2 for rent 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 May 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 696 Hougang St 61 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 696 Hougang St 61 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.4% (from 23 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$2,400/mo

23 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

6.4%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$28,800

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
3-Room22S$2,300/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 696 Hougang St 61?

Key Takeaway

Block 696 Hougang St 61 has 136 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$462,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
May 20263-Room04 TO 0674 sqmS$462,000
May 20263-Room01 TO 0374 sqmS$450,000
Oct 20253-Room01 TO 0374 sqmS$438,000
Jul 20253-Room07 TO 0974 sqmS$468,000
Jan 20253-Room01 TO 0374 sqmS$432,000
Jan 20253-Room07 TO 0974 sqmS$462,000
Jan 20253-Room04 TO 0674 sqmS$470,000
Jun 20243-Room07 TO 0974 sqmS$450,000
May 20244-Room01 TO 03104 sqmS$520,000
Jan 20243-Room07 TO 0974 sqmS$425,000
Oct 20233-Room01 TO 0374 sqmS$390,000
Sept 20233-Room10 TO 1274 sqmS$425,000
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What flat types are in Block 696 Hougang St 61?

Key Takeaway

Block 696 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.

3-Room: 654-Room: 44
6

Where is Block 696 Hougang St 61?

Key Takeaway

Block 696 Hougang St 61 is an HDB block in Hougang.

Block 696 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 696 Hougang St 61, Singapore 530696. 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 757m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang Mall for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE 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.

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How far is Block 696 Hougang St 61 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 696 Hougang St 61 is Hougang MRT, about 757 m away (~12 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km279 m
  • Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority295 m
  • Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority317 m
  • Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km574 m
  • Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km616 m
  • Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority701 m
  • Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority752 m
  • Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority813 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Hougang Mall · 805 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 317 mHawker centre: Ci Yuan Hawker Centre · 504 mPark: Realty Park · 913 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 696 Hougang St 61?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 696 Hougang St 61 (~S$450k) needs about S$3,587/mo in income and S$1,690/mo in repayments, after S$8,100 stamp duty and a S$113k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$450k) — 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$8,100

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$113k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,690/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,587/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 sales at Block 696 Hougang St 61 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 696 Hougang St 61

How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 696 Hougang St 61 cost?

3-Room flats at Block 696 Hougang St 61 have recently resold for a median of about S$450k (S$550 psf), from 136 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 696 Hougang St 61 by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$438k; 4-Room ≈ S$412k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 696 Hougang St 61 worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 696 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 696 Hougang St 61?

Gross rental yield at Block 696 Hougang St 61 is about 6.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,400/mo against a resale price of about S$450k. 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 696 Hougang St 61?

For a flat at about S$450k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,587/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,690/mo after a S$113k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 696 Hougang St 61?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 696 Hougang St 61 is Hougang MRT, about 757 m away (~12 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 696 Hougang St 61?

Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Xinmin Primary School, Hougang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 696 Hougang St 61 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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