Block 438 Hougang Ave 8
438 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530438
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.
What are the key facts about Block 438 Hougang Ave 8?
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
What are resale prices at Block 438 Hougang Ave 8?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$398k (S$352 psf), from 36 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 36 | S$398,000recent | 105 sqm | S$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.
What has recently sold at Block 438 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 438 Hougang Ave 8 has 36 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$500,000 in Dec 2022 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jul 2011 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$440,000 |
What flat types are in Block 438 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 438 Hougang Ave 8 has 32 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 438 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
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
- 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 Block 438 Hougang Ave 8?
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.
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.
