Blk 657 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 $705,000, about 25% above the Hougang median, from 3 sales. 62 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 | 62 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | $705,000 | $5,875/m² | 3 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,500/mo (1 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.0% (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 81% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $588,222–$658,011 (central estimate $623,117). Recent sales — median $691,000 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | $152,000 | $275,098 | 1 |
| 1993 | $230,000 | $398,012 | 1 |
| 1994 | $300,000 | $503,567 | 5 |
| 1995 | $361,000 | $595,682 | 3 |
| 1996 | $441,500 | $718,597 | 4 |
| 1997 | $490,000 | $781,724 | 1 |
| 1998 | $380,000 | $607,888 | 10 |
| 1999 | $385,000 | $615,740 | 6 |
| 2000 | $371,500 | $586,242 | 2 |
| 2001 | $323,500 | $505,374 | 4 |
| 2002 | $315,000 | $494,031 | 1 |
| 2005 | $262,000 | $400,294 | 1 |
| 2006 | $258,000 | $390,411 | 3 |
| 2009 | $362,000 | $500,142 | 3 |
| 2010 | $460,000 | $618,056 | 1 |
| 2011 | $455,000 | $580,834 | 3 |
| 2012 | $520,000 | $634,733 | 1 |
| 2013 | $600,000 | $715,472 | 1 |
| 2016 | $499,999 | $596,380 | 1 |
| 2018 | $450,000 | $531,336 | 1 |
| 2019 | $455,000 | $534,208 | 2 |
| 2021 | $530,000 | $609,227 | 1 |
| 2022 | $609,000 | $659,596 | 2 |
| 2023 | $651,800 | $673,403 | 1 |
| 2025 | $748,888 | $748,888 | 1 |
| 2026 | $698,000 | $698,000 | 2 |
| Record sale | $748,888 (5-Room, 2025-07) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $152,000 (1991-05) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 10 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +17% (+1.6%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $25.3M across 62 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 | $705,000 |
| 2026-04 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $691,000 |
| 2025-07 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $748,888 |
| 2023-11 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 | $651,800 |
| 2022-06 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 | $530,000 |
| 2022-05 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 | $688,000 |
| 2021-10 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $530,000 |
| 2019-12 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 | $460,000 |
| 2019-09 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 | $450,000 |
| 2018-03 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 | $450,000 |
| 2016-07 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 | $499,999 |
| 2013-07 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 | $600,000 |
| 2012-04 | 5-Room | 16 TO 20 | 120 | $520,000 |
| 2011-08 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $520,000 |
| 2011-05 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $455,000 |
| 2011-03 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $445,000 |
| 2010-10 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 | $460,000 |
| 2009-12 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 | $362,000 |
| 2009-12 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 | $381,000 |
| 2009-01 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 | $340,000 |
| 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 $705,000 (3 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 $588,222–$658,011 (central estimate $623,117). Recent sales — median $691,000 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,500/mo over the last 12 months (1 contracts).
The block was completed in 1987 and its 99-year lease runs from 1987.