Block 442 Hougang Ave 8
442 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530442
Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 8 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$310k (108 sqm), from 14 resales on record. The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 442 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 8 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1990
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 8
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$310k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2018
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 442 Hougang Ave 8?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$310k (S$246 psf), from 14 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 9 | S$300,000recent | 107 sqm | S$246 psf |
| 5-Room | 5 | S$346,000recent | 121 sqm | S$270 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 Jul 2018.
What has recently sold at Block 442 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 has 14 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$370,000 in Jul 2018 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Nov 2013 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Nov 2010 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$452,000 |
| Jun 2009 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Jul 2002 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 119 sqm | S$290,000 |
| Jul 2000 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$283,000 |
| Sept 1999 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Jul 1999 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Jun 1999 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$356,000 |
| Feb 1999 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$252,000 |
| Sept 1998 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 119 sqm | S$346,000 |
| Aug 1996 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$363,000 |
What flat types are in Block 442 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 has 8 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 is Buangkok MRT, about 402 m away (~6 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Buangkok MRT402 m · ~6 min
- Ranggung LRT713 m · ~11 min
- Renjong LRT875 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 priority221 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority505 m
- Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority541 m
- North Vista Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km702 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority740 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km753 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority824 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority849 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 442 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$310k) needs about S$2,471/mo in income and S$1,164/mo in repayments, after S$4,400 stamp duty and a S$78k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$310k) — 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$4,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$78k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,164/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,471/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 442 Hougang Ave 8
What is the resale price at Block 442 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold around S$310k (108 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$300k; 5-Room ≈ S$346k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 442 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 has approximately 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1990). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 442 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 has 8 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 442 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 is Buangkok MRT, about 402 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 442 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Punggol Primary School, North Vista Primary School, Palm View Primary School, Montfort Junior School are within 1 km of Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 442 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 (≈71 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
