Block 961 Hougang Ave 9
961 Hougang Ave 9, Singapore 530961
Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1998, with 84 dwelling units. Across 66 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$715k (S$485 psf, 137 sqm). The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 961 Hougang Ave 9?
Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1998, with 84 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 84
- Flat model
- Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$715k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 961 Hougang Ave 9?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$715k (S$485 psf), from 66 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 66 | S$715,000recent | 137 sqm | S$485 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$860k) and 5 for rent (median S$850/mo) — 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 961 Hougang Ave 9 get?
Flats at Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.7% (from 21 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,400/mo
21 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$40,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 21 | S$3,400/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 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 961 Hougang Ave 9?
Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 has 66 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$870,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 137 sqm | S$870,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 137 sqm | S$853,000 |
| Mar 2025 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 137 sqm | S$878,000 |
| Aug 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 137 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Feb 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 137 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Jan 2023 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 137 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Jan 2023 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 137 sqm | S$778,000 |
| Nov 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 137 sqm | S$755,000 |
| Oct 2021 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 137 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Oct 2021 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 137 sqm | S$668,000 |
| Nov 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 137 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jun 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 137 sqm | S$533,000 |
What flat types are in Block 961 Hougang Ave 9?
Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 has 84 units, mostly Executive flats of the Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 961 Hougang Ave 9?
Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 9. The block is recorded as completed around 1998, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 84 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 961 Hougang Ave 9, Singapore 530961. 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 Ci Yuan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 961 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 priority241 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km431 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority677 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km756 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority776 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km830 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority861 m
- Montfort 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 961 Hougang Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 (~S$715k) needs about S$5,700/mo in income and S$2,685/mo in repayments, after S$16,050 stamp duty and a S$179k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$715k) — 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$16,050
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$179k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,685/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,700/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 961 Hougang Ave 9
How much does a Executive flat at Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 have recently resold for a median of about S$715k (S$485 psf), from 66 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 has about 72 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1998). 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 961 Hougang Ave 9?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 is about 5.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,400/mo against a resale price of about S$715k. 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 961 Hougang Ave 9?⌄
For a flat at about S$715k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,700/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,685/mo after a S$179k 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 961 Hougang Ave 9?⌄
Hougang Primary School, Rosyth School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Xinmin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.