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Block 917 Hougang Ave 9

917 Hougang Ave 9, Singapore 530917

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Aug 2023 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 917 Hougang Ave 9 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1996, with 106 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$470k (100 sqm), from 75 resales on record. The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 917 Hougang Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

Block 917 Hougang Ave 9 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1996, with 106 dwelling units.

Town
Hougang
Planning area
Hougang
Completed
1996
Storeys
17
Total units
106
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$470k
Last transacted
Aug 2023
Remaining lease
≈ 74 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 917 Hougang Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$470k (S$388 psf), from 75 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room41S$410,000recent100 sqmS$381 psf
5-Room34S$504,000recent120 sqmS$390 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 Aug 2023.

3

What has recently sold at Block 917 Hougang Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

Block 917 Hougang Ave 9 has 75 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$680,000 in Aug 2023 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Aug 20235-Room07 TO 09120 sqmS$680,000
Jul 20234-Room13 TO 15100 sqmS$545,000
Apr 20224-Room04 TO 06100 sqmS$470,000
Sept 20214-Room01 TO 03100 sqmS$410,000
Aug 20215-Room13 TO 15120 sqmS$530,000
Apr 20214-Room13 TO 15100 sqmS$397,000
Nov 20205-Room16 TO 18120 sqmS$530,000
Oct 20184-Room13 TO 15100 sqmS$418,000
Dec 20175-Room07 TO 09120 sqmS$472,000
Feb 20175-Room16 TO 18120 sqmS$520,000
Aug 20164-Room13 TO 15101 sqmS$390,000
Mar 20164-Room07 TO 09100 sqmS$378,000
4

What flat types are in Block 917 Hougang Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

Block 917 Hougang Ave 9 has 106 units, mostly 4-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 585-Room: 48
5

How far is Block 917 Hougang Ave 9 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

9 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.

Schools nearby

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

  • Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km275 m
  • Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km311 m
  • Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority399 m
  • Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority403 m
  • Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority405 m
  • Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km616 m
  • Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority660 m
  • Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km828 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Hougang 1 · 453 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 294 mHawker centre: Ci Yuan Hawker Centre · 72 mPark: Pk Villas Terrace Pg · 774 m

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

6

What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 917 Hougang Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 917 Hougang Ave 9 (~S$470k) needs about S$3,747/mo in income and S$1,765/mo in repayments, after S$8,700 stamp duty and a S$118k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$470k) — 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$8,700

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$118k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,765/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,747/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 917 Hougang Ave 9

What is the resale price at Block 917 Hougang Ave 9?

4-Room flats at Block 917 Hougang Ave 9 have recently resold around S$470k (100 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 917 Hougang Ave 9 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$410k; 5-Room ≈ S$504k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 917 Hougang Ave 9?

Block 917 Hougang Ave 9 has approximately 74 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1996). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 917 Hougang Ave 9?

Block 917 Hougang Ave 9 has 106 dwelling units across up to 17 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 917 Hougang Ave 9?

Hougang Primary School, Xinmin Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Montfort Junior School are within 1 km of Block 917 Hougang Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 917 Hougang Ave 9 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 917 Hougang Ave 9 sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈74 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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