Block 417 Hougang Ave 8
417 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530417
Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1988, with 108 dwelling units. Across 105 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$535k (S$448 psf, 105 sqm). The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 417 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1988, with 108 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 108
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$535k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 417 Hougang Ave 8?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$535k (S$448 psf), from 105 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 81 | S$460,000recent | 105 sqm | S$407 psf |
| 5-Room | 24 | S$380,000recent | 127 sqm | S$282 psf |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$595k) and 16 for rent (median S$1,050/mo) — search all listings.
“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Jul 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,880/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.5% (from 18 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,880/mo
18 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,560
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 16 | S$2,880/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 417 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 has 105 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$640,000 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$640,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$542,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 131 sqm | S$641,146 |
| Jan 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$502,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 105 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$418,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 109 sqm | S$415,000 |
What flat types are in Block 417 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 has 108 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 417 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1988, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 108 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 417 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530417. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, the Hougang planning area. The block falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Hougang MRT, approximately 637m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Buangkok Hawker Centre for food options, Punggol Pk for greenery and recreation, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Punggol Park Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 637 m away (~10 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT637 m · ~10 min
- Buangkok MRT739 m · ~12 min
- Ranggung LRT903 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority154 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority463 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km573 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority683 m
- North Vista Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km708 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km715 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority718 m
- Serangoon Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km834 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 417 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$535k) needs about S$4,265/mo in income and S$2,009/mo in repayments, after S$10,650 stamp duty and a S$134k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$535k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$10,650
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$134k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,009/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,265/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 417 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$535k (S$448 psf), from 105 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$460k; 5-Room ≈ S$380k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 has about 63 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1988). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 417 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 is about 6.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,880/mo against a resale price of about S$535k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 417 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$535k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,265/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,009/mo after a S$134k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 417 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 637 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 417 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Punggol Primary School, Chij Our Lady Of The Nativity, Montfort Junior School, North Vista Primary School are within 1 km of Block 417 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.