Block 505 Hougang Ave 8
505 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530505
Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 16 dwelling units. Across 16 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$193k (S$240 psf, 70 sqm). The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 505 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 16 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 16
- Flat model
- Simplified
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$193k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2022
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 505 Hougang Ave 8?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$193k (S$240 psf), from 16 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 9 | S$193,000recent | 70 sqm | S$260 psf |
| 4-Room | 7 | S$198,000recent | 89 sqm | S$207 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 2022.
What has recently sold at Block 505 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 has 16 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$425,000 in Aug 2022 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 89 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$312,000 |
| Nov 2014 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$323,000 |
| Dec 2009 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 sqm | S$320,000 |
| May 2008 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$237,000 |
| Mar 2005 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$135,000 |
| Feb 2005 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$193,000 |
| Nov 2003 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 89 sqm | S$175,000 |
| Oct 2003 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$168,000 |
| Mar 2003 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 sqm | S$188,000 |
| May 2000 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$181,000 |
| Aug 1999 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 89 sqm | S$198,000 |
What flat types are in Block 505 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 has 16 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 505 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 16 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 505 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530505. 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 561m away, around 9 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 Punggol Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 561 m away (~9 min walk). 11 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT561 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km174 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority202 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km515 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority541 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority586 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km763 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km894 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority901 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 505 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$193k) needs about S$1,539/mo in income and S$725/mo in repayments, after S$2,060 stamp duty and a S$48k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$193k) — 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$2,060
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$48k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$725/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$1,539/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 505 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$193k (S$240 psf), from 16 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$193k; 4-Room ≈ S$198k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 has about 63 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). 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 505 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$193k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$1,539/mo in household income, with repayments around S$725/mo after a S$48k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 505 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 561 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 505 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Montfort Junior School, Xinmin Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Hougang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.