Block 524 Hougang Ave 6
524 Hougang Ave 6, Singapore 530524
Block 524 Hougang Ave 6 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 110 dwelling units. Across 147 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$608k (S$552 psf, 105 sqm). The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 524 Hougang Ave 6?
Block 524 Hougang Ave 6 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 110 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 110
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$608k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 524 Hougang Ave 6?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$608k (S$552 psf), from 147 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 93 | S$380,000recent | 74 sqm | S$477 psf |
| 4-Room | 54 | S$608,000recent | 105 sqm | S$529 psf |
Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$700k) and 1 for rent — search all listings.
“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 Jan 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 524 Hougang Ave 6 get?
Flats at Block 524 Hougang Ave 6 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.5% (from 21 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
21 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 3 | S$3,000/mo |
| 3-Room | 18 | S$2,800/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 524 Hougang Ave 6?
Block 524 Hougang Ave 6 has 147 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$720,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 105 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$663,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 108 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$486,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 108 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 sqm | S$410,000 |
What flat types are in Block 524 Hougang Ave 6?
Block 524 Hougang Ave 6 has 110 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 524 Hougang Ave 6?
Block 524 Hougang Ave 6 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 524 Hougang Ave 6 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 6. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 110 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 524 Hougang Ave 6, Singapore 530524. 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 361m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative 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 524 Hougang Ave 6 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 524 Hougang Ave 6 is Hougang MRT, about 361 m away (~6 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT361 m · ~6 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 priority159 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km199 m
- Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority590 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km692 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority708 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority767 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km869 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority879 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 524 Hougang Ave 6?
Buying a flat at Block 524 Hougang Ave 6 (~S$608k) needs about S$4,847/mo in income and S$2,283/mo in repayments, after S$12,840 stamp duty and a S$152k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$608k) — 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$12,840
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$152k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,283/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,847/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 524 Hougang Ave 6 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 524 Hougang Ave 6
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 524 Hougang Ave 6 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 524 Hougang Ave 6 have recently resold for a median of about S$608k (S$552 psf), from 147 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 524 Hougang Ave 6 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$380k; 4-Room ≈ S$608k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 524 Hougang Ave 6 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 524 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 524 Hougang Ave 6?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 524 Hougang Ave 6 is about 5.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$608k. 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 524 Hougang Ave 6?⌄
For a flat at about S$608k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,847/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,283/mo after a S$152k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 524 Hougang Ave 6?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 524 Hougang Ave 6 is Hougang MRT, about 361 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 524 Hougang Ave 6?⌄
Montfort Junior School, Punggol Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Chij Our Lady Of The Nativity are within 1 km of Block 524 Hougang Ave 6 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.