442 Hougang Ave 8
HDB block in Hougang, Singapore 530442
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 442 Hougang Ave 8?
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 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 442 Hougang Ave 8?
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 442 Hougang Ave 8?
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 442 Hougang Ave 8?
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 442 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to 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 442 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at 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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Frequently asked questions about 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.