Block 520 Hougang Ave 6
520 Hougang Ave 6, Singapore 530520
Block 520 Hougang Ave 6 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 64 dwelling units. Across 72 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$410k (S$428 psf, 70 sqm). The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 520 Hougang Ave 6?
Block 520 Hougang Ave 6 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 64 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 64
- Flat model
- Simplified
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$410k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 520 Hougang Ave 6?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$410k (S$428 psf), from 72 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 40 | S$328,000recent | 64 sqm | S$476 psf |
| 4-Room | 32 | S$338,000recent | 85 sqm | S$369 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 Dec 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 520 Hougang Ave 6 get?
Flats at Block 520 Hougang Ave 6 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 19 | S$2,300/mo |
| 4-Room | 8 | S$3,200/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 520 Hougang Ave 6?
Block 520 Hougang Ave 6 has 72 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$488,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$488,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 85 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 85 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$439,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 85 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 85 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Feb 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 85 sqm | S$335,000 |
| Feb 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$300,000 |
| May 2019 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Feb 2019 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$268,000 |
| Jun 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 89 sqm | S$410,000 |
What flat types are in Block 520 Hougang Ave 6?
Block 520 Hougang Ave 6 has 64 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 520 Hougang Ave 6?
Block 520 Hougang Ave 6 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 520 Hougang Ave 6 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 6. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 64 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 520 Hougang Ave 6, Singapore 530520. 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 327m away, around 5 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, Jln Naung Pg for greenery and recreation, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Punggol Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 520 Hougang Ave 6 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 520 Hougang Ave 6 is Hougang MRT, about 327 m away (~5 min walk). 11 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT327 m · ~5 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority116 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km158 m
- Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority718 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km725 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority728 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km782 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority799 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority820 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 520 Hougang Ave 6?
Buying a flat at Block 520 Hougang Ave 6 (~S$410k) needs about S$3,268/mo in income and S$1,539/mo in repayments, after S$6,900 stamp duty and a S$103k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$410k) — 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$6,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$103k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,539/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,268/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 520 Hougang Ave 6
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 520 Hougang Ave 6 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 520 Hougang Ave 6 have recently resold for a median of about S$410k (S$428 psf), from 72 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 520 Hougang Ave 6 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$328k; 4-Room ≈ S$338k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 520 Hougang Ave 6 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 520 Hougang Ave 6 has about 60 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). 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 520 Hougang Ave 6?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 520 Hougang Ave 6 is about 7.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$410k. 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 520 Hougang Ave 6?⌄
For a flat at about S$410k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,268/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,539/mo after a S$103k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 520 Hougang Ave 6?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 520 Hougang Ave 6 is Hougang MRT, about 327 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 520 Hougang Ave 6?⌄
Montfort Junior School, Punggol Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Xinmin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 520 Hougang Ave 6 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.