Block 501 Hougang Ave 8
501 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530501
Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 145 dwelling units. Across 150 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$440k (S$579 psf, 64 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 501 Hougang Ave 8?
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
- Flat model
- Simplified
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$440k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 501 Hougang Ave 8?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$440k (S$579 psf), from 150 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 100 | S$390,000recent | 64 sqm | S$566 psf |
| 4-Room | 50 | S$425,000recent | 89 sqm | S$470 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,200/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$26,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 20 | S$2,200/mo |
| 4-Room | 6 | S$2,200/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 Dec 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 501 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 has 150 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$440,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$448,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$398,888 |
| Sept 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 89 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$468,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$500,000 |
What flat types are in Block 501 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 has 145 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 501 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 145 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 501 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530501. 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 Hougang MRT, approximately 656m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang Mall for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Ci Yuan Hawker Centre for food options, Realty Park for greenery and recreation, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Ci Yuan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
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
- Hougang MRT656 m · ~10 min
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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 501 Hougang Ave 8?
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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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 501 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$440k (S$579 psf), from 150 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$390k; 4-Room ≈ S$425k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 501 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 501 Hougang Ave 8 is about 6.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,200/mo against a resale price of about S$440k. 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 501 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$440k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,508/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,652/mo after a S$110k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.