Block 537 Hougang St 52
537 Hougang St 52, Singapore 530537
Block 537 Hougang St 52 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 69 dwelling units. Across 67 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$397 psf, 106 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 537 Hougang St 52?
Block 537 Hougang St 52 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 69 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1990
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 69
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$480k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 537 Hougang St 52?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$397 psf), from 67 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 67 | S$480,000recent | 106 sqm | S$397 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 10 for rent (median S$3,500/mo) — 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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 537 Hougang St 52 get?
Flats at Block 537 Hougang St 52 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | 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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 537 Hougang St 52?
Block 537 Hougang St 52 has 67 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$678,888 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$678,888 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 116 sqm | S$656,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 105 sqm | S$578,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 116 sqm | S$496,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 106 sqm | S$496,000 |
| May 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$473,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 105 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Jun 2017 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 116 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Apr 2017 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 116 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Nov 2016 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Mar 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$343,000 |
What flat types are in Block 537 Hougang St 52?
Block 537 Hougang St 52 has 69 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 537 Hougang St 52?
Block 537 Hougang St 52 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 537 Hougang St 52 is an HDB block located along Hougang St 52. The block is recorded as completed around 1990, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 69 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 537 Hougang St 52, Singapore 530537. 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 Buangkok MRT, approximately 678m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang Mall for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Buangkok 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 537 Hougang St 52 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 537 Hougang St 52 is Buangkok MRT, about 678 m away (~11 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Buangkok MRT678 m · ~11 min
- Hougang MRT783 m · ~12 min
- Renjong LRT994 m · ~16 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km437 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority446 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority454 m
- Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority532 m
- Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority687 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km799 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority889 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km944 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 537 Hougang St 52?
Buying a flat at Block 537 Hougang St 52 (~S$480k) needs about S$3,826/mo in income and S$1,802/mo in repayments, after S$9,000 stamp duty and a S$120k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$480k) — 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$9,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$120k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,802/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,826/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 537 Hougang St 52 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 537 Hougang St 52
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 537 Hougang St 52 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 537 Hougang St 52 have recently resold for a median of about S$480k (S$397 psf), from 67 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 537 Hougang St 52 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 537 Hougang St 52 has about 66 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1990). 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 537 Hougang St 52?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 537 Hougang St 52 is about 7.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$480k. 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 537 Hougang St 52?⌄
For a flat at about S$480k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,826/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,802/mo after a S$120k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 537 Hougang St 52?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 537 Hougang St 52 is Buangkok MRT, about 678 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 537 Hougang St 52?⌄
Montfort Junior School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Punggol Primary School, Palm View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 537 Hougang St 52 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.