Block 440 Hougang Ave 8
440 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530440
Block 440 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 86 dwelling units. Across 81 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$550k (S$483 psf, 105 sqm). The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 440 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 440 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 86 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1990
- Storeys
- 19
- Total units
- 86
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$550k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 440 Hougang Ave 8?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$550k (S$483 psf), from 81 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 46 | S$442,888recent | 105 sqm | S$398 psf |
| 5-Room | 35 | S$459,000recent | 131 sqm | S$326 psf |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$899k) and 2 for rent — search all listings.
“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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 440 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 440 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.6% (from 14 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,100/mo
14 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$25,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 13 | S$2,100/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 Nov 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 440 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 440 Hougang Ave 8 has 81 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$550,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 131 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 131 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 131 sqm | S$740,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 103 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$450,000 |
| May 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 131 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$442,888 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$380,888 |
| Oct 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 131 sqm | S$445,000 |
What flat types are in Block 440 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 440 Hougang Ave 8 has 86 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 440 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 440 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 440 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1990, with up to 19 storeys. It has an estimated 86 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 440 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530440. 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 418m away, around 6 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 440 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 440 Hougang Ave 8 is Buangkok MRT, about 418 m away (~7 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Buangkok MRT418 m · ~7 min
- Ranggung LRT698 m · ~11 min
- Hougang MRT881 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 priority184 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority491 m
- Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority570 m
- North Vista Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km667 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority754 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km770 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority789 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority887 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 440 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 440 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$550k) needs about S$4,384/mo in income and S$2,065/mo in repayments, after S$11,100 stamp duty and a S$138k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$550k) — 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$11,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$138k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,065/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,384/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 440 Hougang Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 440 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 440 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 440 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$550k (S$483 psf), from 81 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 440 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$443k; 5-Room ≈ S$459k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 440 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 440 Hougang Ave 8 has about 63 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 440 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 440 Hougang Ave 8 is about 4.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,100/mo against a resale price of about S$550k. 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 440 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$550k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,384/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,065/mo after a S$138k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 440 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 440 Hougang Ave 8 is Buangkok MRT, about 418 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 440 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Punggol Primary School, North Vista Primary School, Palm View Primary School, Montfort Junior School are within 1 km of Block 440 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.