Block 953 Hougang Ave 9
953 Hougang Ave 9, Singapore 530953
Block 953 Hougang Ave 9 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1997, with 102 dwelling units. Across 70 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$593k (S$514 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 953 Hougang Ave 9?
Block 953 Hougang Ave 9 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1997, with 102 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1997
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 102
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$593k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 953 Hougang Ave 9?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$593k (S$514 psf), from 70 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 28 | S$441,000recent | 101 sqm | S$410 psf |
| 5-Room | 42 | S$490,000recent | 121 sqm | S$376 psf |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$610k) and 1 for rent — 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 953 Hougang Ave 9 get?
Flats at Block 953 Hougang Ave 9 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.7% (from 21 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
21 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 17 | S$3,300/mo |
| 5-Room | 4 | S$3,000/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 953 Hougang Ave 9?
Block 953 Hougang Ave 9 has 70 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$618,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 sqm | S$772,888 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$593,333 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Nov 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$345,000 |
What flat types are in Block 953 Hougang Ave 9?
Block 953 Hougang Ave 9 has 102 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 953 Hougang Ave 9?
Block 953 Hougang Ave 9 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 953 Hougang Ave 9 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 9. The block is recorded as completed around 1997, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 102 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 953 Hougang Ave 9, Singapore 530953. 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.
Nearby amenities include Hougang 1 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Ci Yuan Hawker Centre for food options, Luxus Hills Park for greenery and recreation, and Hwi Yoh Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 953 Hougang Ave 9 from MRT and schools?
7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority393 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority448 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km584 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km630 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km724 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority803 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority926 m
- Serangoon Garden Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 953 Hougang Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 953 Hougang Ave 9 (~S$593k) needs about S$4,730/mo in income and S$2,228/mo in repayments, after S$12,400 stamp duty and a S$148k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$593k) — 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$12,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$148k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,228/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,730/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.
Wondering whether it will hold its value? See do HDB flats actually make money? →
Eyeing Block 953 Hougang Ave 9? Ask what it's worth.
Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 953 Hougang Ave 9 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 953 Hougang Ave 9
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 953 Hougang Ave 9 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 953 Hougang Ave 9 have recently resold for a median of about S$593k (S$514 psf), from 70 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 953 Hougang Ave 9 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$441k; 5-Room ≈ S$490k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 953 Hougang Ave 9 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 953 Hougang Ave 9 has about 72 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1997). 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 953 Hougang Ave 9?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 953 Hougang Ave 9 is about 6.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$593k. 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 953 Hougang Ave 9?⌄
For a flat at about S$593k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,730/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,228/mo after a S$148k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 953 Hougang Ave 9?⌄
Hougang Primary School, Rosyth School, Xinmin Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 953 Hougang Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.