Blk 679 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1986, 4 storeys, 32 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $395,000, about 30% below the Hougang median, from 1 sales. 29 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1986 |
| Lease from | 1986 |
| Storeys | 4 |
| Dwelling units | 32 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×16 · 4-room ×16 |
| Recorded resales | 29 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $395,000 | $6,172/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $1,600/mo (1 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~4.9% (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 59% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $378,440–$423,339 (central estimate $400,889). Recent sales — median $373,134 — sit below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | $138,000 | $238,807 | 1 |
| 1996 | $233,000 | $379,237 | 1 |
| 1998 | $168,500 | $269,550 | 2 |
| 1999 | $167,500 | $267,887 | 2 |
| 2000 | $168,000 | $265,111 | 3 |
| 2001 | $123,000 | $192,152 | 3 |
| 2002 | $115,000 | $180,360 | 3 |
| 2003 | $150,000 | $234,110 | 1 |
| 2004 | $154,000 | $236,400 | 1 |
| 2006 | $139,000 | $210,338 | 1 |
| 2007 | $160,000 | $237,112 | 1 |
| 2009 | $238,000 | $328,823 | 1 |
| 2010 | $230,000 | $309,028 | 1 |
| 2012 | $315,000 | $384,502 | 1 |
| 2016 | $331,000 | $394,805 | 1 |
| 2017 | $278,000 | $329,686 | 1 |
| 2018 | $280,000 | $330,609 | 1 |
| 2019 | $340,000 | $399,188 | 1 |
| 2020 | $280,000 | $329,310 | 1 |
| 2023 | $340,000 | $351,269 | 1 |
| 2026 | $395,000 | $395,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $395,000 (3-Room, 2026-06) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $138,000 (1993-08) |
| Busiest year | 2000 · 3 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +0% (+0.0%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $6.0M across 29 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $395,000 |
| 2023-02 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $340,000 |
| 2020-12 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $280,000 |
| 2019-01 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 | $340,000 |
| 2018-08 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 | $280,000 |
| 2017-02 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $278,000 |
| 2016-08 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 | $331,000 |
| 2012-05 | 3-Room | 01 TO 05 | 64 | $315,000 |
| 2010-04 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $230,000 |
| 2009-02 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 | $238,000 |
| 2007-11 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $160,000 |
| 2006-07 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $139,000 |
| 2004-12 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $154,000 |
| 2003-11 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $150,000 |
| 2002-09 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 | $172,000 |
| 2002-04 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 | $115,000 |
| 2002-03 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $110,000 |
| 2001-11 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 | $180,000 |
| 2001-07 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $115,000 |
| 2001-06 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $123,000 |
| 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 $395,000 (1 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $378,440–$423,339 (central estimate $400,889). Recent sales — median $373,134 — sit below that range.
The median monthly rent is $1,600/mo over the last 12 months (1 contracts).
The block was completed in 1986 and its 99-year lease runs from 1986.