438 Hougang Ave 8
HDB block in Hougang, Singapore 530438
438 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1989, with 32 dwelling units. Across 37 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$398k (S$352 psf, 105 sqm). The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about 438 Hougang Ave 8?
438 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1989, with 32 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 32
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$398k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at 438 Hougang Ave 8?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$398k (S$352 psf), from 37 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 37 | S$398,000recent | 105 sqm | S$352 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 Aug 2026.
What has recently sold at 438 Hougang Ave 8?
438 Hougang Ave 8 has 37 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$600,000 in Aug 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 116 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Jul 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Jun 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$380,000 |
| May 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Apr 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Jan 2016 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Jan 2015 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Dec 2014 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$398,000 |
| Jan 2013 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Jul 2011 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$411,000 |
What flat types are in 438 Hougang Ave 8?
438 Hougang Ave 8 has 32 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is 438 Hougang Ave 8?
438 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 438 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1989, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 32 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 438 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530438. 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 537m away, around 8 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, and Punggol Park Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is 438 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to 438 Hougang Ave 8 is Buangkok MRT, about 537 m away (~8 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Buangkok MRT537 m · ~8 min
- Hougang MRT756 m · ~12 min
- Ranggung LRT822 m · ~13 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 priority153 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority616 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority635 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km653 m
- Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority667 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority721 m
- North Vista Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km754 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km808 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at 438 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at 438 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$398k) needs about S$3,173/mo in income and S$1,494/mo in repayments, after S$6,540 stamp duty and a S$100k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$398k) — 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$6,540
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$100k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,494/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,173/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.
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Frequently asked questions about 438 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 438 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 438 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$398k (S$352 psf), from 37 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 438 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 438 Hougang Ave 8 has about 63 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1989). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 438 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$398k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,173/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,494/mo after a S$100k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 438 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 438 Hougang Ave 8 is Buangkok MRT, about 537 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 438 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Punggol Primary School, North Vista Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Palm View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 438 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.