Block 437 Hougang Ave 8
437 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530437
Block 437 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 84 dwelling units. Across 73 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$485k (S$409 psf, 105 sqm). The lease has approximately 64 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 437 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 437 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 84 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1990
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 84
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$485k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 64 years
What are resale prices at Block 437 Hougang Ave 8?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$485k (S$409 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 59 | S$445,000recent | 105 sqm | S$401 psf |
| 5-Room | 14 | S$384,000recent | 123 sqm | S$295 psf |
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“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 Dec 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 437 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 437 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.7% (from 22 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
22 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 6 | S$2,200/mo |
| 4-Room | 16 | S$2,800/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 437 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 437 Hougang Ave 8 has 73 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$728,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 sqm | S$728,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 113 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$468,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Oct 2019 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Jun 2019 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 103 sqm | S$428,000 |
| Jan 2018 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$410,000 |
What flat types are in Block 437 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 437 Hougang Ave 8 has 84 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 437 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 437 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 437 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1990, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 84 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 437 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530437. 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 Buangkok MRT, approximately 630m 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 437 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 437 Hougang Ave 8 is Buangkok MRT, about 630 m away (~10 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Buangkok MRT630 m · ~10 min
- Hougang MRT665 m · ~10 min
- Ranggung LRT895 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 priority152 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority580 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km603 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority645 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority692 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km719 m
- Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority761 m
- North Vista Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km789 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 437 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 437 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$485k) needs about S$3,866/mo in income and S$1,821/mo in repayments, after S$9,150 stamp duty and a S$121k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$485k) — 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$9,150
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$121k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,821/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,866/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 437 Hougang Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 437 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 437 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 437 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$485k (S$409 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 437 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$445k; 5-Room ≈ S$384k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 437 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 437 Hougang Ave 8 has about 64 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1990). 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 437 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 437 Hougang Ave 8 is about 6.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$485k. 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 437 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$485k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,866/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,821/mo after a S$121k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 437 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 437 Hougang Ave 8 is Buangkok MRT, about 630 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 437 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Punggol Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Chij Our Lady Of The Nativity, North Vista Primary School are within 1 km of Block 437 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.