Block 712 Hougang Ave 2
712 Hougang Ave 2, Singapore 530712
Block 712 Hougang Ave 2 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 72 dwelling units. Across 131 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$775k (S$486 psf, 148 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 712 Hougang Ave 2?
Block 712 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$775k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 712 Hougang Ave 2?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$775k (S$486 psf), from 131 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 131 | S$775,000recent | 148 sqm | S$486 psf |
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“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 rent and yield does Block 712 Hougang Ave 2 get?
Flats at Block 712 Hougang Ave 2 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 3.1% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,000/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
3.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$24,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 3 | S$2,000/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 May 2022. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 712 Hougang Ave 2?
Block 712 Hougang Ave 2 has 131 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,010,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 156 sqm | S$1,010,000 |
| Aug 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$900,000 |
| May 2024 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$860,000 |
| May 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 154 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Sept 2022 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 148 sqm | S$838,000 |
| Jul 2022 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 148 sqm | S$860,000 |
| Mar 2022 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 148 sqm | S$775,000 |
| Mar 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 154 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Jan 2022 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 156 sqm | S$775,000 |
| Dec 2021 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 148 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Oct 2021 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 148 sqm | S$708,000 |
| Jul 2021 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 156 sqm | S$630,000 |
What flat types are in Block 712 Hougang Ave 2?
Block 712 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 712 Hougang Ave 2?
Block 712 Hougang Ave 2 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 712 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 712 Hougang Ave 2, Singapore 530712. 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 685m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD 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 712 Hougang Ave 2 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 712 Hougang Ave 2 is Kovan MRT, about 685 m away (~11 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT685 m · ~11 min
- Hougang MRT819 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 km101 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority757 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority778 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km885 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority909 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km915 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority951 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 712 Hougang Ave 2?
Buying a flat at Block 712 Hougang Ave 2 (~S$775k) needs about S$6,178/mo in income and S$2,910/mo in repayments, after S$17,850 stamp duty and a S$194k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$775k) — 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$17,850
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$194k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,910/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,178/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 712 Hougang Ave 2
How much does a Executive flat at Block 712 Hougang Ave 2 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 712 Hougang Ave 2 have recently resold for a median of about S$775k (S$486 psf), from 131 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 712 Hougang Ave 2 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 712 Hougang Ave 2 has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 712 Hougang Ave 2?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 712 Hougang Ave 2 is about 3.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,000/mo against a resale price of about S$775k. 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 712 Hougang Ave 2?⌄
For a flat at about S$775k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,178/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,910/mo after a S$194k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 712 Hougang Ave 2?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 712 Hougang Ave 2 is Kovan MRT, about 685 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 712 Hougang Ave 2?⌄
Holy Innocents' Primary School, Xinmin Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Xinghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 712 Hougang Ave 2 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.