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. Executive flats have recently resold around S$715k (137 sqm), from 66 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 961 Hougang Ave 9
What is the resale price at Block 961 Hougang Ave 9?⌄
Executive flats at Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 have recently resold around S$715k (137 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 961 Hougang Ave 9?⌄
Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 has approximately 72 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1998). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 961 Hougang Ave 9?⌄
Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 has 84 dwelling units across up to 15 storeys, mostly executive flats.
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.
Is Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 961 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 (≈72 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
