Block 705 Hougang Ave 2
705 Hougang Ave 2, Singapore 530705
Block 705 Hougang Ave 2 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 72 dwelling units. Across 117 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$870k (S$546 psf, 148 sqm). The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 705 Hougang Ave 2?
Block 705 Hougang Ave 2 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 72 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 72
- Flat model
- Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$870k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 705 Hougang Ave 2?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$870k (S$546 psf), from 117 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 117 | S$870,000recent | 148 sqm | S$546 psf |
Live now: 16 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$949k) — 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 Jun 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 705 Hougang Ave 2 get?
Flats at Block 705 Hougang Ave 2 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 3.9% (from 13 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
13 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
3.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 13 | S$2,800/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 705 Hougang Ave 2?
Block 705 Hougang Ave 2 has 117 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,030,000 in Jun 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 148 sqm | S$1,030,000 |
| Nov 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 148 sqm | S$1,020,000 |
| Sept 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 154 sqm | S$1,020,000 |
| May 2024 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 148 sqm | S$895,000 |
| May 2024 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 148 sqm | S$925,000 |
| May 2024 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 148 sqm | S$928,000 |
| Apr 2023 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 148 sqm | S$870,000 |
| Mar 2022 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 148 sqm | S$822,000 |
| Jun 2021 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Jun 2021 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$712,000 |
| Apr 2021 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 154 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Feb 2021 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$640,000 |
What flat types are in Block 705 Hougang Ave 2?
Block 705 Hougang Ave 2 has 72 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 705 Hougang Ave 2?
Block 705 Hougang Ave 2 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 705 Hougang Ave 2 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 2. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 72 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 705 Hougang Ave 2, Singapore 530705. 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 Kovan MRT, approximately 705m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, LIM KING CHEW for groceries, Kovan Market & Food Centre for food options, Realty Park for greenery and recreation, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Hougang Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 705 Hougang Ave 2 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 705 Hougang Ave 2 is Kovan MRT, about 705 m away (~11 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT705 m · ~11 min
- Hougang MRT777 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km152 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority666 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority860 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority895 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority916 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km927 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km962 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km971 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 705 Hougang Ave 2?
Buying a flat at Block 705 Hougang Ave 2 (~S$870k) needs about S$6,935/mo in income and S$3,267/mo in repayments, after S$20,700 stamp duty and a S$218k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$870k) — 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$20,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$218k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,267/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,935/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 705 Hougang Ave 2
How much does a Executive flat at Block 705 Hougang Ave 2 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 705 Hougang Ave 2 have recently resold for a median of about S$870k (S$546 psf), from 117 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 705 Hougang Ave 2 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 705 Hougang Ave 2 has about 60 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). 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 705 Hougang Ave 2?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 705 Hougang Ave 2 is about 3.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$870k. 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 705 Hougang Ave 2?⌄
For a flat at about S$870k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,935/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,267/mo after a S$218k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 705 Hougang Ave 2?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 705 Hougang Ave 2 is Kovan MRT, about 705 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 705 Hougang Ave 2?⌄
Holy Innocents' Primary School, Xinmin Primary School, Xinghua Primary School, Montfort Junior School are within 1 km of Block 705 Hougang Ave 2 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.