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Block 438 Hougang Ave 8

438 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530438

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Dec 2022 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 438 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1989, with 32 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$398k (105 sqm), from 36 resales on record. The lease has approximately 67 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 438 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 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
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$398k
Last transacted
Dec 2022
Remaining lease
≈ 67 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 438 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$398k (S$352 psf), from 36 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room36S$398,000recent105 sqmS$352 psf

“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 2022.

3

What has recently sold at Block 438 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 438 Hougang Ave 8 has 36 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$500,000 in Dec 2022 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Dec 20224-Room01 TO 03105 sqmS$500,000
Feb 20224-Room01 TO 03116 sqmS$450,000
Jul 20194-Room01 TO 03105 sqmS$350,000
Jun 20164-Room01 TO 03105 sqmS$380,000
May 20164-Room01 TO 03117 sqmS$388,000
Apr 20164-Room01 TO 03105 sqmS$380,000
Jan 20164-Room04 TO 06107 sqmS$388,000
Jan 20154-Room01 TO 03105 sqmS$445,000
Dec 20144-Room04 TO 06105 sqmS$398,000
Jan 20134-Room04 TO 06105 sqmS$490,000
Jul 20114-Room01 TO 03107 sqmS$411,000
Jul 20114-Room01 TO 03105 sqmS$440,000
4

What flat types are in Block 438 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 438 Hougang Ave 8 has 32 units, mostly 4-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 32
5

How far is Block 438 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 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

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

Mall: Hougang Mall · 621 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 480 mHawker centre: Buangkok Hawker Centre · 551 mPark: Punggol Pk · 623 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

6

What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 438 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 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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Frequently asked questions about Block 438 Hougang Ave 8

What is the resale price at Block 438 Hougang Ave 8?

4-Room flats at Block 438 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold around S$398k (105 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 438 Hougang Ave 8?

Block 438 Hougang Ave 8 has approximately 67 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1989). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 438 Hougang Ave 8?

Block 438 Hougang Ave 8 has 32 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.

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.

Is Block 438 Hougang Ave 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 438 Hougang Ave 8 sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈67 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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