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. Across 36 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$398k (S$352 psf, 105 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Model A
- 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 |
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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 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 of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 438 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 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 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.
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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 Block 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 36 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 67 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.