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. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$193k (70 sqm), from 16 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 505 Hougang Ave 8
What is the resale price at Block 505 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold around S$193k (70 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$193k; 4-Room ≈ S$198k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 505 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 has approximately 63 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 505 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 has 16 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
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.
Is Block 505 Hougang Ave 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 505 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 (≈63 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
