Block 521 Hougang Ave 6
521 Hougang Ave 6, Singapore 530521
Block 521 Hougang Ave 6 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 136 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$560k (121 sqm), from 109 resales on record. The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 521 Hougang Ave 6?
Block 521 Hougang Ave 6 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 136 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 136
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$560k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 521 Hougang Ave 6?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$560k (S$446 psf), from 109 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 60 | S$380,000recent | 84 sqm | S$420 psf |
| 5-Room | 49 | S$560,000recent | 121 sqm | S$430 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 has recently sold at Block 521 Hougang Ave 6?
Block 521 Hougang Ave 6 has 109 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$945,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$945,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$698,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$740,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$403,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$588,888 |
| Jun 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Oct 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$325,000 |
| Dec 2018 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Aug 2017 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Mar 2016 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$375,000 |
What flat types are in Block 521 Hougang Ave 6?
Block 521 Hougang Ave 6 has 136 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 521 Hougang Ave 6 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 521 Hougang Ave 6 is Hougang MRT, about 282 m away (~4 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT282 m · ~4 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 priority191 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km236 m
- Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority627 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km637 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority734 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority778 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority799 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km886 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 521 Hougang Ave 6?
Buying a flat at Block 521 Hougang Ave 6 (~S$560k) needs about S$4,464/mo in income and S$2,103/mo in repayments, after S$11,400 stamp duty and a S$140k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$560k) — 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$11,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$140k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,103/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,464/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 521 Hougang Ave 6
What is the resale price at Block 521 Hougang Ave 6?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 521 Hougang Ave 6 have recently resold around S$560k (121 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 521 Hougang Ave 6 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$380k; 5-Room ≈ S$560k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 521 Hougang Ave 6?⌄
Block 521 Hougang Ave 6 has approximately 61 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 521 Hougang Ave 6?⌄
Block 521 Hougang Ave 6 has 136 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 521 Hougang Ave 6?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 521 Hougang Ave 6 is Hougang MRT, about 282 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 521 Hougang Ave 6?⌄
Montfort Junior School, Punggol Primary School, Chij Our Lady Of The Nativity, Yio Chu Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 521 Hougang Ave 6 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 521 Hougang Ave 6 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 521 Hougang Ave 6 sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈61 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
