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Block 961 Hougang Ave 9

961 Hougang Ave 9, Singapore 530961

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

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.

1

What are the key facts about Block 961 Hougang Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

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
2

What are resale prices at Block 961 Hougang Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

Executive flats have recently resold around S$715k (S$485 psf), from 66 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
Executive66S$715,000recent137 sqmS$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.

3

What has recently sold at Block 961 Hougang Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 has 66 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$870,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
May 2026Executive07 TO 09137 sqmS$870,000
Apr 2026Executive01 TO 03137 sqmS$853,000
Mar 2025Executive04 TO 06137 sqmS$878,000
Aug 2023Executive04 TO 06137 sqmS$700,000
Feb 2023Executive04 TO 06137 sqmS$715,000
Jan 2023Executive10 TO 12137 sqmS$730,000
Jan 2023Executive10 TO 12137 sqmS$778,000
Nov 2022Executive07 TO 09137 sqmS$755,000
Oct 2021Executive01 TO 03137 sqmS$590,000
Oct 2021Executive13 TO 15137 sqmS$668,000
Nov 2020Executive01 TO 03137 sqmS$520,000
Jun 2020Executive01 TO 03137 sqmS$533,000
4

What flat types are in Block 961 Hougang Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 has 84 units, mostly Executive flats.

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

Executive: 84
5

How far is Block 961 Hougang Ave 9 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

Mall: Hougang 1 · 244 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 244 mHawker centre: Ci Yuan Hawker Centre · 546 mPark: Luxus Hills Park · 478 m

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

6

What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 961 Hougang Ave 9?

Key Takeaway

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

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.

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