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. Across 14 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$310k (S$246 psf, 108 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- 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 of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 442 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1990, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 8 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 442 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530442. 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 402m 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 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.
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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.
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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 442 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$310k (S$246 psf), from 14 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$300k; 5-Room ≈ S$346k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 442 Hougang Ave 8 has about 71 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 442 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$310k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,471/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,164/mo after a S$78k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.