Block 696 Hougang St 61
696 Hougang St 61, Singapore 530696
Block 696 Hougang St 61 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 110 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$450k (74 sqm), from 136 resales on record. The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 696 Hougang St 61?
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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$450k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 696 Hougang St 61?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$450k (S$550 psf), from 136 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 89 | S$438,000recent | 74 sqm | S$550 psf |
| 4-Room | 47 | S$412,000recent | 104 sqm | S$371 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 696 Hougang St 61?
Block 696 Hougang St 61 has 136 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$462,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$462,000 |
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$468,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$432,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$462,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$450,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 sqm | S$425,000 |
What flat types are in Block 696 Hougang St 61?
Block 696 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 696 Hougang St 61 from MRT and schools?
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
- Hougang MRT757 m · ~12 min
- Buangkok MRT996 m · ~16 min
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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 696 Hougang St 61?
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 696 Hougang St 61
What is the resale price at Block 696 Hougang St 61?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 696 Hougang St 61 have recently resold around S$450k (74 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 696 Hougang St 61 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$438k; 4-Room ≈ S$412k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 696 Hougang St 61?⌄
Block 696 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 696 Hougang St 61?⌄
Block 696 Hougang St 61 has 110 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
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.
Is Block 696 Hougang St 61 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 696 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.
