Blk 685 Hougang St 61 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1986, 8 storeys, 61 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $492,500, about 13% below the Hougang median, from 4 sales. 71 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1986 |
| Lease from | 1986 |
| Storeys | 8 |
| Dwelling units | 61 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×47 · 4-room ×13 · 5-room ×1 |
| Recorded resales | 71 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $419,000 | $6,547/m² | 2 |
| 4-Room | $547,000 | $6,146/m² | 1 |
| 5-Room | $830,000 | $6,484/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,300/mo (4 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 43% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $353,826–$395,806 (central estimate $374,816). Recent sales — median $389,010 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | $65,000 | $115,059 | 1 |
| 1993 | $135,000 | $233,616 | 1 |
| 1994 | $105,000 | $176,248 | 1 |
| 1995 | $103,000 | $169,959 | 1 |
| 1996 | $141,000 | $229,495 | 3 |
| 1997 | $241,000 | $384,481 | 1 |
| 1998 | $152,500 | $243,955 | 8 |
| 1999 | $131,500 | $210,311 | 8 |
| 2000 | $153,000 | $241,440 | 5 |
| 2001 | $125,500 | $196,057 | 2 |
| 2003 | $153,000 | $238,792 | 4 |
| 2004 | $172,000 | $264,031 | 5 |
| 2005 | $177,500 | $271,191 | 2 |
| 2006 | $149,000 | $225,470 | 2 |
| 2007 | $166,000 | $246,004 | 4 |
| 2008 | $210,000 | $291,844 | 2 |
| 2009 | $240,000 | $331,586 | 3 |
| 2010 | $280,000 | $376,208 | 1 |
| 2012 | $350,000 | $427,224 | 1 |
| 2014 | $315,000 | $371,778 | 1 |
| 2015 | $302,000 | $358,309 | 1 |
| 2016 | $363,888 | $434,032 | 1 |
| 2017 | $285,000 | $337,988 | 1 |
| 2019 | $570,000 | $669,227 | 1 |
| 2020 | $268,000 | $315,197 | 1 |
| 2022 | $335,000 | $362,832 | 3 |
| 2023 | $364,500 | $376,581 | 2 |
| 2024 | $606,500 | $611,977 | 2 |
| 2025 | $547,000 | $547,000 | 1 |
| 2026 | $419,000 | $419,000 | 2 |
| Record sale | $830,000 (5-Room, 2024-09) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $65,000 (1992-01) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 8 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | -3% (-0.4%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $15.7M across 71 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $438,000 |
| 2026-01 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $400,000 |
| 2025-07 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 89 | $547,000 |
| 2024-09 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 128 | $830,000 |
| 2024-03 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $383,000 |
| 2023-09 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $379,000 |
| 2023-04 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $350,000 |
| 2022-07 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 | $370,000 |
| 2022-05 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 | $335,000 |
| 2022-01 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 | $331,000 |
| 2020-06 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $268,000 |
| 2019-02 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 128 | $570,000 |
| 2017-11 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $285,000 |
| 2016-06 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 85 | $363,888 |
| 2015-10 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 | $302,000 |
| 2014-09 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 | $315,000 |
| 2012-11 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $350,000 |
| 2010-11 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $280,000 |
| 2009-10 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $240,000 |
| 2009-09 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $247,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 698B | $737,500 | $6,146/m² |
| 2. Blk 698A | $735,000 | $6,125/m² |
| 3. Blk 690 | $700,000 | $6,244/m² |
| 4. Blk 686 | $655,000 | $5,467/m² |
| 5. Blk 693 | $542,500 | $6,381/m² |
| 6. Blk 697 | $525,000 | $6,012/m² |
| 7. Blk 692 | $522,500 | $6,147/m² |
| 8. Blk 685 | $492,500 | $6,367/m² |
| 9. Blk 689 | $480,000 | $6,324/m² |
| 10. Blk 695 | $475,000 | $6,419/m² |
| 11. Blk 698 | $470,000 | $6,398/m² |
| 12. Blk 696 | $462,000 | $6,243/m² |
| 13. Blk 688 | $454,000 | $6,000/m² |
| 14. Blk 687 | $438,000 | $6,844/m² |
| 15. Blk 694 | $437,500 | $6,836/m² |
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $492,500 (4 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 $353,826–$395,806 (central estimate $374,816). Recent sales — median $389,010 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,300/mo over the last 12 months (4 contracts).
The block was completed in 1986 and its 99-year lease runs from 1986.