Blk 688 Hougang St 61 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1986, 12 storeys, 110 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $454,000, about 20% below the Hougang median, from 6 sales. 165 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1986 |
| Lease from | 1987 |
| Storeys | 12 |
| Dwelling units | 110 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×66 · 4-room ×44 |
| Recorded resales | 165 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $448,000 | $6,054/m² | 5 |
| 4-Room | $598,000 | $5,806/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,550/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.7% (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 73% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $408,763–$457,260 (central estimate $433,011). Recent sales — median $433,885 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | $58,000 | $104,972 | 1 |
| 1992 | $90,500 | $160,197 | 2 |
| 1993 | $127,500 | $220,637 | 2 |
| 1994 | $111,500 | $187,159 | 12 |
| 1995 | $115,000 | $189,760 | 5 |
| 1996 | $310,000 | $504,564 | 7 |
| 1997 | $310,000 | $494,560 | 9 |
| 1998 | $163,750 | $261,952 | 22 |
| 1999 | $175,000 | $279,882 | 13 |
| 2000 | $175,750 | $277,340 | 6 |
| 2001 | $168,500 | $263,232 | 10 |
| 2002 | $151,000 | $236,821 | 2 |
| 2003 | $150,000 | $234,110 | 4 |
| 2004 | $181,150 | $278,077 | 4 |
| 2005 | $179,900 | $274,858 | 4 |
| 2006 | $195,500 | $295,834 | 8 |
| 2007 | $178,000 | $263,787 | 2 |
| 2008 | $235,000 | $326,587 | 5 |
| 2009 | $240,444 | $332,199 | 2 |
| 2010 | $303,000 | $407,111 | 5 |
| 2011 | $308,000 | $393,180 | 4 |
| 2012 | $410,000 | $500,462 | 5 |
| 2013 | $450,000 | $536,604 | 1 |
| 2015 | $371,500 | $440,767 | 2 |
| 2016 | $348,000 | $415,082 | 5 |
| 2017 | $309,250 | $366,746 | 4 |
| 2018 | $370,000 | $436,876 | 1 |
| 2019 | $375,000 | $440,281 | 1 |
| 2021 | $450,000 | $517,269 | 1 |
| 2022 | $475,000 | $514,463 | 3 |
| 2023 | $449,750 | $464,656 | 4 |
| 2024 | $425,000 | $428,838 | 4 |
| 2025 | $459,400 | $459,400 | 4 |
| 2026 | $440,000 | $440,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $598,000 (4-Room, 2025-10) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $58,000 (1991-11) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 22 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +6% (+0.6%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $40.3M across 165 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 | $440,000 |
| 2025-10 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 | $470,800 |
| 2025-10 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 | $598,000 |
| 2025-07 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 | $433,888 |
| 2025-05 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 | $448,000 |
| 2024-10 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 | $460,000 |
| 2024-06 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 | $420,000 |
| 2024-05 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 | $420,000 |
| 2024-03 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 | $430,000 |
| 2023-07 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 | $409,000 |
| 2023-06 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 | $500,000 |
| 2023-02 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 | $490,500 |
| 2023-01 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 | $405,000 |
| 2022-12 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 | $475,000 |
| 2022-07 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $475,000 |
| 2022-06 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 | $450,000 |
| 2021-11 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 | $450,000 |
| 2019-05 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 | $375,000 |
| 2018-08 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $370,000 |
| 2017-08 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 | $348,000 |
| 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 $454,000 (6 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 $408,763–$457,260 (central estimate $433,011). Recent sales — median $433,885 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,550/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
The block was completed in 1986 and its 99-year lease runs from 1987.