Block 965 Hougang Ave 9
965 Hougang Ave 9, Singapore 530965
Block 965 Hougang Ave 9 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1998, with 140 dwelling units. Across 77 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$490k (S$451 psf, 101 sqm). The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 965 Hougang Ave 9?
Block 965 Hougang Ave 9 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1998, with 140 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 140
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$490k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 965 Hougang Ave 9?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$490k (S$451 psf), from 77 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 65 | S$480,000recent | 101 sqm | S$442 psf |
| 5-Room | 12 | S$480,000recent | 121 sqm | S$369 psf |
Live now: 10 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$585k) and 2 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 Oct 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 965 Hougang Ave 9 get?
Flats at Block 965 Hougang Ave 9 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 21 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
21 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 20 | S$2,800/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 965 Hougang Ave 9?
Block 965 Hougang Ave 9 has 77 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$590,000 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$632,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$538,888 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 sqm | S$513,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$452,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$399,888 |
| Nov 2020 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$413,000 |
What flat types are in Block 965 Hougang Ave 9?
Block 965 Hougang Ave 9 has 140 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 965 Hougang Ave 9?
Block 965 Hougang Ave 9 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 965 Hougang Ave 9 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 9. The block is recorded as completed around 1998, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 140 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 965 Hougang Ave 9, Singapore 530965. 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, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE 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 965 Hougang Ave 9 from MRT and schools?
6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 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 priority381 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km559 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority702 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority896 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km906 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km920 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Pei Hwa Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 965 Hougang Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 965 Hougang Ave 9 (~S$490k) needs about S$3,906/mo in income and S$1,840/mo in repayments, after S$9,300 stamp duty and a S$123k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$490k) — 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$9,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$123k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,840/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,906/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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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 965 Hougang Ave 9
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 965 Hougang Ave 9 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 965 Hougang Ave 9 have recently resold for a median of about S$490k (S$451 psf), from 77 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 965 Hougang Ave 9 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$480k; 5-Room ≈ S$480k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 965 Hougang Ave 9 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 965 Hougang Ave 9 has about 73 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 965 Hougang Ave 9?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 965 Hougang Ave 9 is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$490k. 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 965 Hougang Ave 9?⌄
For a flat at about S$490k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,906/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,840/mo after a S$123k 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 965 Hougang Ave 9?⌄
Hougang Primary School, Rosyth School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 965 Hougang Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.