Blk 653 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1987, 17 storeys, 64 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $690,000, about 22% above the Hougang median, from 1 sales. 66 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1987 |
| Lease from | 1987 |
| Storeys | 17 |
| Dwelling units | 64 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 5-room ×64 |
| Recorded resales | 66 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | $690,000 | $5,750/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,200/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~5.6% (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 89% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $584,566–$653,922 (central estimate $619,244). Recent sales — median $662,762 — sit above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | $140,000 | $247,819 | 1 |
| 1993 | $220,000 | $380,707 | 3 |
| 1994 | $336,000 | $563,995 | 3 |
| 1995 | $385,000 | $635,285 | 3 |
| 1996 | $424,000 | $690,113 | 6 |
| 1997 | $420,000 | $670,049 | 1 |
| 1998 | $370,000 | $591,891 | 5 |
| 1999 | $361,000 | $577,356 | 13 |
| 2000 | $386,944 | $610,613 | 2 |
| 2001 | $345,000 | $538,962 | 1 |
| 2002 | $318,000 | $498,736 | 3 |
| 2003 | $310,000 | $483,827 | 2 |
| 2004 | $280,000 | $429,819 | 1 |
| 2005 | $268,000 | $409,461 | 2 |
| 2006 | $279,500 | $422,945 | 1 |
| 2009 | $355,000 | $490,471 | 1 |
| 2010 | $455,000 | $611,338 | 1 |
| 2011 | $507,000 | $647,215 | 1 |
| 2012 | $537,500 | $656,094 | 2 |
| 2014 | $530,000 | $625,532 | 1 |
| 2015 | $492,500 | $584,328 | 2 |
| 2016 | $430,000 | $512,888 | 1 |
| 2017 | $461,500 | $547,303 | 2 |
| 2018 | $440,000 | $519,528 | 1 |
| 2020 | $480,000 | $564,532 | 3 |
| 2022 | $580,000 | $628,187 | 1 |
| 2023 | $641,500 | $662,762 | 2 |
| 2025 | $690,000 | $690,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $690,000 (5-Room, 2025-07) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $140,000 (1992-11) |
| Busiest year | 1999 · 13 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +18% (+1.7%/yr, 2015→2025) |
| Total transacted | $26.1M across 66 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $690,000 |
| 2023-08 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 | $633,000 |
| 2023-03 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $650,000 |
| 2022-01 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 | $580,000 |
| 2020-10 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $480,000 |
| 2020-09 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $480,000 |
| 2020-08 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 | $436,000 |
| 2018-07 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $440,000 |
| 2017-11 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 | $445,000 |
| 2017-03 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $478,000 |
| 2016-12 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 | $430,000 |
| 2015-05 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $485,000 |
| 2015-05 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $500,000 |
| 2014-05 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $530,000 |
| 2012-10 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $538,000 |
| 2012-03 | 5-Room | 11 TO 15 | 120 | $537,000 |
| 2011-10 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 | $507,000 |
| 2010-08 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 | $455,000 |
| 2009-05 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $355,000 |
| 2006-08 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 | $279,500 |
| 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 $690,000 (1 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $584,566–$653,922 (central estimate $619,244). Recent sales — median $662,762 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,200/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
The block was completed in 1987 and its 99-year lease runs from 1987.