Blk 698 Hougang St 61 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1986, 8 storeys, 63 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $470,000, about 17% below the Hougang median, from 2 sales. 90 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 | 63 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×50 · 4-room ×13 |
| Recorded resales | 90 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $450,000 | $7,031/m² | 1 |
| 4-Room | $490,000 | $5,765/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,800/mo (3 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~7.1% (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 40% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $358,390–$400,911 (central estimate $379,651). Recent sales — median $385,305 — 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 | $38,000 | $68,774 | 1 |
| 1992 | $41,000 | $72,576 | 3 |
| 1993 | $75,000 | $129,787 | 3 |
| 1994 | $115,000 | $193,034 | 2 |
| 1996 | $175,000 | $284,834 | 3 |
| 1998 | $151,500 | $242,355 | 12 |
| 1999 | $153,500 | $245,496 | 4 |
| 2000 | $150,000 | $236,706 | 4 |
| 2001 | $130,000 | $203,087 | 5 |
| 2002 | $120,500 | $188,986 | 2 |
| 2003 | $151,500 | $236,451 | 4 |
| 2004 | $158,000 | $242,541 | 3 |
| 2005 | $173,500 | $265,080 | 6 |
| 2006 | $145,000 | $219,417 | 5 |
| 2007 | $161,000 | $238,594 | 3 |
| 2008 | $192,000 | $266,829 | 1 |
| 2009 | $220,000 | $303,954 | 3 |
| 2010 | $270,000 | $362,772 | 6 |
| 2012 | $325,000 | $396,708 | 1 |
| 2013 | $386,500 | $460,883 | 2 |
| 2014 | $338,000 | $398,924 | 3 |
| 2016 | $280,000 | $333,974 | 1 |
| 2017 | $289,000 | $342,732 | 4 |
| 2018 | $288,000 | $340,055 | 1 |
| 2019 | $262,000 | $307,610 | 1 |
| 2020 | $261,000 | $306,964 | 1 |
| 2022 | $460,000 | $498,217 | 1 |
| 2023 | $370,888 | $383,181 | 3 |
| 2025 | $450,000 | $450,000 | 1 |
| 2026 | $490,000 | $490,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $490,000 (4-Room, 2026-04) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $38,000 (1991-12) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 12 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +47% (+3.9%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $18.1M across 90 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 85 | $490,000 |
| 2025-06 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $450,000 |
| 2023-08 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $375,000 |
| 2023-05 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $350,000 |
| 2023-05 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $370,888 |
| 2022-03 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 89 | $460,000 |
| 2020-08 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $261,000 |
| 2019-11 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 | $262,000 |
| 2018-03 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $288,000 |
| 2017-10 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $288,000 |
| 2017-06 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 | $285,000 |
| 2017-01 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 | $290,000 |
| 2017-01 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $292,000 |
| 2016-03 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $280,000 |
| 2014-12 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $302,000 |
| 2014-07 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $348,000 |
| 2014-05 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 | $338,000 |
| 2013-11 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 | $315,000 |
| 2013-01 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 85 | $458,000 |
| 2012-04 | 3-Room | 06 TO 10 | 64 | $325,000 |
| 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 $470,000 (2 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 $358,390–$400,911 (central estimate $379,651). Recent sales — median $385,305 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,800/mo over the last 12 months (3 contracts).
The block was completed in 1986 and its 99-year lease runs from 1986.