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Block 501 Hougang Ave 8

501 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530501

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Jun 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 145 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$440k (64 sqm), from 150 resales on record. The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 501 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 145 dwelling units.

Town
Hougang
Planning area
Hougang
Completed
1986
Storeys
10
Total units
145
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$440k
Last transacted
Jun 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 59 years
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What are resale prices at Block 501 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$440k (S$579 psf), from 150 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room100S$390,000recent64 sqmS$566 psf
4-Room50S$425,000recent89 sqmS$470 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 Jun 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 501 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 has 150 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$440,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jun 20263-Room04 TO 0664 sqmS$440,000
Sept 20253-Room04 TO 0664 sqmS$440,000
Jun 20253-Room04 TO 0664 sqmS$448,000
Feb 20254-Room01 TO 0389 sqmS$570,000
Dec 20243-Room07 TO 0964 sqmS$420,000
Sept 20243-Room07 TO 0964 sqmS$430,000
Dec 20233-Room04 TO 0664 sqmS$385,000
Nov 20233-Room04 TO 0664 sqmS$398,888
Sept 20233-Room07 TO 0964 sqmS$390,000
Aug 20234-Room04 TO 0689 sqmS$508,000
Jun 20234-Room04 TO 0684 sqmS$468,000
Apr 20234-Room07 TO 0984 sqmS$500,000
4

What flat types are in Block 501 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 has 145 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

3-Room: 904-Room: 545-Room: 1
5

How far is Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 656 m away (~10 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km341 m
  • Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority366 m
  • Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority391 m
  • Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km391 m
  • Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority661 m
  • Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km763 m
  • Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km781 m
  • Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority870 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Hougang Mall · 807 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 141 mHawker centre: Ci Yuan Hawker Centre · 541 mPark: Realty Park · 585 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 501 Hougang Ave 8?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$440k) needs about S$3,508/mo in income and S$1,652/mo in repayments, after S$7,800 stamp duty and a S$110k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$440k) — 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$7,800

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$110k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,652/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,508/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 Block 501 Hougang Ave 8

What is the resale price at Block 501 Hougang Ave 8?

3-Room flats at Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold around S$440k (64 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$390k; 4-Room ≈ S$425k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 501 Hougang Ave 8?

Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 has approximately 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 501 Hougang Ave 8?

Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 has 145 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 501 Hougang Ave 8?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 656 m away (~10 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 501 Hougang Ave 8?

Montfort Junior School, Xinmin Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Hougang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 501 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 (≈59 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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