Blk 617 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1985, 12 storeys, 136 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $519,888, about 8% below the Hougang median, from 7 sales. 187 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1985 |
| Lease from | 1986 |
| Storeys | 12 |
| Dwelling units | 136 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×68 · 4-room ×68 |
| Recorded resales | 187 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $410,000 | $6,406/m² | 3 |
| 4-Room | $565,000 | $5,625/m² | 4 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,050/mo (8 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~7.0% (Hougang average: ~6.4%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 83% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $520,545–$582,305 (central estimate $551,425). Recent sales — median $562,574 — sit within that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $38,000 | $71,140 | 1 |
| 1991 | $50,000 | $90,493 | 3 |
| 1992 | $88,000 | $155,772 | 5 |
| 1994 | $97,000 | $162,820 | 5 |
| 1995 | $119,000 | $196,361 | 5 |
| 1996 | $157,000 | $255,537 | 5 |
| 1997 | $281,500 | $449,092 | 4 |
| 1998 | $155,000 | $247,954 | 11 |
| 1999 | $210,000 | $335,858 | 17 |
| 2000 | $152,000 | $239,862 | 11 |
| 2001 | $132,000 | $206,211 | 7 |
| 2002 | $131,800 | $206,709 | 7 |
| 2003 | $160,000 | $249,717 | 9 |
| 2004 | $180,000 | $276,312 | 5 |
| 2005 | $169,000 | $258,205 | 7 |
| 2006 | $147,500 | $223,200 | 2 |
| 2007 | $155,000 | $229,702 | 3 |
| 2008 | $200,000 | $277,947 | 3 |
| 2009 | $225,000 | $310,862 | 8 |
| 2010 | $323,500 | $434,655 | 10 |
| 2011 | $303,888 | $387,931 | 7 |
| 2012 | $443,000 | $540,744 | 4 |
| 2013 | $413,250 | $492,781 | 2 |
| 2014 | $390,000 | $460,297 | 3 |
| 2015 | $299,500 | $355,342 | 2 |
| 2016 | $370,000 | $441,322 | 6 |
| 2017 | $355,000 | $421,002 | 2 |
| 2018 | $265,000 | $312,898 | 3 |
| 2019 | $327,500 | $384,512 | 4 |
| 2020 | $325,000 | $382,235 | 3 |
| 2021 | $390,000 | $448,299 | 5 |
| 2022 | $485,000 | $525,294 | 6 |
| 2023 | $380,000 | $392,595 | 3 |
| 2024 | $575,000 | $580,192 | 4 |
| 2025 | $474,944 | $474,944 | 2 |
| 2026 | $550,000 | $550,000 | 3 |
| Record sale | $590,000 (4-Room, 2026-05) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $38,000 (1990-12) |
| Busiest year | 1999 · 17 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +25% (+2.2%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $47.2M across 187 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $550,000 |
| 2026-05 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 | $590,000 |
| 2026-04 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $410,000 |
| 2025-11 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 | $519,888 |
| 2025-05 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 | $430,000 |
| 2024-10 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 | $408,000 |
| 2024-09 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $580,000 |
| 2024-07 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 | $580,000 |
| 2024-04 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $570,000 |
| 2023-12 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 | $380,000 |
| 2023-11 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 | $388,000 |
| 2023-08 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 | $380,000 |
| 2022-12 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $470,000 |
| 2022-10 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $535,000 |
| 2022-10 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $585,000 |
| 2022-09 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $315,000 |
| 2022-05 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $500,000 |
| 2022-02 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $308,000 |
| 2021-12 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 | $390,000 |
| 2021-11 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $302,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 446 | $1,020,000 | $6,938/m² |
| 2. Blk 615 | $990,000 | $6,543/m² |
| 3. Blk 628 | $982,500 | $6,667/m² |
| 4. Blk 638 | $958,000 | $6,261/m² |
| 5. Blk 656 | $950,000 | $6,291/m² |
| 6. Blk 621 | $950,000 | $6,129/m² |
| 7. Blk 633 | $944,444 | $6,256/m² |
| 8. Blk 634 | $923,888 | $6,486/m² |
| 9. Blk 654 | $920,000 | $6,301/m² |
| 10. Blk 622 | $910,500 | $6,006/m² |
| 11. Blk 641 | $835,500 | $6,962/m² |
| 12. Blk 610 | $791,500 | $6,488/m² |
| 13. Blk 643 | $790,044 | $6,584/m² |
| 14. Blk 466 | $789,000 | $6,312/m² |
| 15. Blk 467 | $787,500 | $6,299/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 84 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $519,888 (7 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $520,545–$582,305 (central estimate $551,425). Recent sales — median $562,574 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,050/mo over the last 12 months (8 contracts).
The block was completed in 1985 and its 99-year lease runs from 1986.