Blk 642 Hougang Avenue 8 — HDB resale prices
HDB resale prices, Hougang · 3-Room · built 1986
median resale price, last 24 months
6 sales in that window · as of Sep 2026
How it compares
Blk 642 Hougang Avenue 8 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1986, 10 storeys, 121 units). As of Sep 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $405,000, about 36% below the Hougang median, from 6 sales. 156 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Price by year
At a glance
Unit mix (sold): 3-room ×121
Prices by flat type — last 24 months (as of Sep 2026)
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,500/mo (7 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~7.4% (Hougang average: ~5.9%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 25% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
What the price model says
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $324,108–$362,344 (central estimate $343,226). Recent sales — median $395,000 — sit above that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
Median resale price by year
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | $35,000 | $61,955 | 4 |
| 1993 | $65,000 | $112,482 | 1 |
| 1994 | $76,000 | $127,570 | 1 |
| 1995 | $110,000 | $181,510 | 7 |
| 1996 | $166,500 | $271,000 | 8 |
| 1997 | $185,000 | $295,141 | 4 |
| 1998 | $137,250 | $219,560 | 10 |
| 1999 | $125,750 | $201,115 | 8 |
| 2000 | $135,000 | $213,035 | 7 |
| 2001 | $115,500 | $180,435 | 6 |
| 2002 | $125,500 | $196,828 | 12 |
| 2003 | $136,000 | $212,260 | 3 |
| 2004 | $163,500 | $250,983 | 6 |
| 2005 | $147,000 | $224,592 | 7 |
| 2006 | $143,000 | $216,390 | 4 |
| 2007 | $147,000 | $217,847 | 3 |
| 2008 | $210,000 | $291,844 | 5 |
| 2009 | $217,500 | $300,500 | 4 |
| 2010 | $237,000 | $318,433 | 5 |
| 2011 | $326,000 | $416,158 | 3 |
| 2012 | $317,944 | $388,095 | 4 |
| 2013 | $329,000 | $392,317 | 4 |
| 2014 | $300,000 | $354,075 | 3 |
| 2015 | $270,000 | $320,342 | 7 |
| 2016 | $284,000 | $338,745 | 2 |
| 2017 | $283,000 | $335,616 | 5 |
| 2018 | $255,000 | $301,090 | 4 |
| 2020 | $270,000 | $317,549 | 5 |
| 2021 | $309,000 | $355,191 | 1 |
| 2022 | $312,000 | $337,921 | 3 |
| 2023 | $370,000 | $382,263 | 3 |
| 2024 | $438,000 | $441,955 | 1 |
| 2025 | $403,500 | $403,500 | 4 |
| 2026 | $430,000 | $430,000 | 2 |
Records
| Record sale | $455,000 (3-Room, 2026-09) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $30,000 (1992-08) |
| Busiest year | 2002 · 12 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +27% (+2.4%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $31.2M across 156 sales |
Recent resale transactions
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 69 m² | $455,000 |
| 2026-07 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 60 m² | $405,000 |
| 2025-12 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 60 m² | $405,000 |
| 2025-05 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 60 m² | $420,000 |
| 2025-04 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 60 m² | $402,000 |
| 2025-04 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 60 m² | $395,000 |
| 2024-04 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 69 m² | $438,000 |
| 2023-09 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 60 m² | $370,000 |
| 2023-06 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 69 m² | $356,000 |
| 2023-04 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 60 m² | $373,000 |
| 2022-06 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 60 m² | $312,000 |
| 2022-05 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 60 m² | $330,000 |
| 2022-03 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 60 m² | $308,000 |
| 2021-05 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 69 m² | $309,000 |
| 2020-11 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 60 m² | $303,000 |
| 2020-08 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 69 m² | $298,000 |
| 2020-08 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 60 m² | $246,000 |
| 2020-07 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 69 m² | $270,000 |
| 2020-06 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 69 m² | $246,000 |
| 2018-12 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 60 m² | $255,000 |
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Quick answers
How much does a flat at Blk 642 Hougang Avenue 8 cost?
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $405,000 (6 sales, as of Sep 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
Is Blk 642 Hougang Avenue 8 fairly priced?
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $324,108–$362,344 (central estimate $343,226). Recent sales — median $395,000 — sit above that range.
What is the rent at Blk 642 Hougang Avenue 8?
The median monthly rent is $2,500/mo over the last 12 months (7 contracts).
How old is Blk 642 Hougang Avenue 8?
The block was completed in 1986 and its 99-year lease runs from 1987.