Block 444 Hougang Ave 8
444 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530444
Block 444 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 80 dwelling units. Across 86 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$465k (S$407 psf, 105 sqm). The lease has approximately 65 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 444 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 444 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 80 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1990
- Storeys
- 9
- Total units
- 80
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$465k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 65 years
What are resale prices at Block 444 Hougang Ave 8?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$465k (S$407 psf), from 86 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 86 | S$465,000recent | 105 sqm | S$407 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 Aug 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 444 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 444 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.7% (from 8 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
8 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 8 | S$3,000/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 Sept 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 444 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 444 Hougang Ave 8 has 86 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$665,000 in Aug 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$516,800 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$506,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Mar 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 116 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Oct 2019 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 113 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Oct 2019 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$418,000 |
| Jun 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$408,000 |
What flat types are in Block 444 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 444 Hougang Ave 8 has 80 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 444 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 444 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 444 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1990, with up to 9 storeys. It has an estimated 80 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 444 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530444. 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 384m 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 444 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 444 Hougang Ave 8 is Buangkok MRT, about 385 m away (~6 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Buangkok MRT385 m · ~6 min
- Ranggung LRT646 m · ~10 min
- Renjong LRT879 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 priority202 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority439 m
- Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority551 m
- North Vista Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km621 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority803 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority807 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km823 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km928 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 444 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 444 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$465k) needs about S$3,707/mo in income and S$1,746/mo in repayments, after S$8,550 stamp duty and a S$116k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$465k) — 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$8,550
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$116k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,746/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,707/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 444 Hougang Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 444 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 444 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 444 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$465k (S$407 psf), from 86 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 444 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 444 Hougang Ave 8 has about 65 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 444 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 444 Hougang Ave 8 is about 7.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$465k. 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 444 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$465k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,707/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,746/mo after a S$116k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 444 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 444 Hougang Ave 8 is Buangkok MRT, about 385 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 444 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Punggol Primary School, North Vista Primary School, Palm View Primary School, Chij Our Lady Of The Nativity are within 1 km of Block 444 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.