Block 701 Hougang Ave 2
701 Hougang Ave 2, Singapore 530701
Block 701 Hougang Ave 2 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 158 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$510k (93 sqm), from 175 resales on record. The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 701 Hougang Ave 2?
Block 701 Hougang Ave 2 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 158 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 158
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$510k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 701 Hougang Ave 2?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$510k (S$515 psf), from 175 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 69 | S$280,000recent | 67 sqm | S$381 psf |
| 4-Room | 106 | S$510,000recent | 93 sqm | S$494 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 701 Hougang Ave 2?
Block 701 Hougang Ave 2 has 175 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$420,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$420,000 |
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$606,888 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 96 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$528,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 96 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 80 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$516,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$480,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 71 sqm | S$365,000 |
What flat types are in Block 701 Hougang Ave 2?
Block 701 Hougang Ave 2 has 158 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 701 Hougang Ave 2 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 701 Hougang Ave 2 is Hougang MRT, about 690 m away (~11 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT690 m · ~11 min
- Kovan MRT821 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km355 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority464 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority843 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km928 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority933 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km953 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km964 m
- Xinmin 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 701 Hougang Ave 2?
Buying a flat at Block 701 Hougang Ave 2 (~S$510k) needs about S$4,066/mo in income and S$1,915/mo in repayments, after S$9,900 stamp duty and a S$128k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$510k) — 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$9,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$128k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,915/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,066/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 701 Hougang Ave 2
What is the resale price at Block 701 Hougang Ave 2?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 701 Hougang Ave 2 have recently resold around S$510k (93 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 701 Hougang Ave 2 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$280k; 4-Room ≈ S$510k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 701 Hougang Ave 2?⌄
Block 701 Hougang Ave 2 has approximately 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 701 Hougang Ave 2?⌄
Block 701 Hougang Ave 2 has 158 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 701 Hougang Ave 2?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 701 Hougang Ave 2 is Hougang MRT, about 690 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 701 Hougang Ave 2?⌄
Holy Innocents' Primary School, Xinghua Primary School, Montfort Junior School are within 1 km of Block 701 Hougang Ave 2 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 701 Hougang Ave 2 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 701 Hougang Ave 2 sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈59 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
