Block 968 Hougang Ave 9
968 Hougang Ave 9, Singapore 530968
Block 968 Hougang Ave 9 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1998, with 108 dwelling units. Across 77 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$382k (S$394 psf, 90 sqm). The lease has approximately 75 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 968 Hougang Ave 9?
Block 968 Hougang Ave 9 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1998, with 108 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 108
- Flat model
- Model A2
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$382k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 75 years
What are resale prices at Block 968 Hougang Ave 9?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$382k (S$394 psf), from 77 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 77 | S$381,888recent | 90 sqm | S$394 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$630k) and 6 for rent (median S$3,200/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 Feb 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 968 Hougang Ave 9 get?
Flats at Block 968 Hougang Ave 9 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.1% (from 23 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,900/mo
23 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 23 | S$2,900/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 968 Hougang Ave 9?
Block 968 Hougang Ave 9 has 77 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$485,000 in Feb 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$485,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$477,500 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 94 sqm | S$463,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$381,888 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 90 sqm | S$352,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 95 sqm | S$363,000 |
| Jul 2018 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 95 sqm | S$335,000 |
| May 2018 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 95 sqm | S$363,000 |
What flat types are in Block 968 Hougang Ave 9?
Block 968 Hougang Ave 9 has 108 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A2 model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 968 Hougang Ave 9?
Block 968 Hougang Ave 9 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 968 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 108 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 968 Hougang Ave 9, Singapore 530968. 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 Ci Yuan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 968 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 priority294 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km462 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority757 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority796 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km850 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km934 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority959 m
- Montfort 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 968 Hougang Ave 9?
Buying a flat at Block 968 Hougang Ave 9 (~S$382k) needs about S$3,044/mo in income and S$1,434/mo in repayments, after S$6,057 stamp duty and a S$95k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$382k) — 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$6,057
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$95k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,434/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,044/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 968 Hougang Ave 9 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 968 Hougang Ave 9
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 968 Hougang Ave 9 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 968 Hougang Ave 9 have recently resold for a median of about S$382k (S$394 psf), from 77 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 968 Hougang Ave 9 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 968 Hougang Ave 9 has about 75 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 968 Hougang Ave 9?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 968 Hougang Ave 9 is about 9.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$382k. 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 968 Hougang Ave 9?⌄
For a flat at about S$382k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,044/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,434/mo after a S$95k 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 968 Hougang Ave 9?⌄
Hougang Primary School, Rosyth School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Xinmin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 968 Hougang Ave 9 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.