Block 538 Hougang St 52
538 Hougang St 52, Singapore 530538
Block 538 Hougang St 52 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 66 dwelling units. Executive flats have recently resold around S$770k (147 sqm), from 91 resales on record. The lease has approximately 67 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 538 Hougang St 52?
Block 538 Hougang St 52 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 66 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1990
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 66
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$770k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 67 years
What are resale prices at Block 538 Hougang St 52?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$770k (S$462 psf), from 91 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 91 | S$770,000recent | 147 sqm | S$462 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 Mar 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 538 Hougang St 52?
Block 538 Hougang St 52 has 91 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$935,000 in Mar 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 147 sqm | S$935,000 |
| Feb 2025 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 147 sqm | S$990,000 |
| Jan 2025 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 147 sqm | S$970,000 |
| Sept 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 147 sqm | S$850,888 |
| Jul 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 147 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Sept 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 147 sqm | S$880,000 |
| May 2021 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 155 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Nov 2020 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 147 sqm | S$682,000 |
| Nov 2020 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 150 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Sept 2020 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 147 sqm | S$659,000 |
| Sept 2019 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 155 sqm | S$700,888 |
| Aug 2019 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 147 sqm | S$676,000 |
What flat types are in Block 538 Hougang St 52?
Block 538 Hougang St 52 has 66 units, mostly Executive flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 538 Hougang St 52 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 538 Hougang St 52 is Buangkok MRT, about 642 m away (~10 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Buangkok MRT642 m · ~10 min
- Hougang MRT761 m · ~12 min
- Renjong LRT988 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km457 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority459 m
- Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority465 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority520 m
- Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority671 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority838 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km866 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority950 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 538 Hougang St 52?
Buying a flat at Block 538 Hougang St 52 (~S$770k) needs about S$6,138/mo in income and S$2,891/mo in repayments, after S$17,700 stamp duty and a S$193k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$770k) — 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$17,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$193k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,891/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,138/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 538 Hougang St 52
What is the resale price at Block 538 Hougang St 52?⌄
Executive flats at Block 538 Hougang St 52 have recently resold around S$770k (147 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 538 Hougang St 52?⌄
Block 538 Hougang St 52 has approximately 67 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1990). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 538 Hougang St 52?⌄
Block 538 Hougang St 52 has 66 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly executive flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 538 Hougang St 52?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 538 Hougang St 52 is Buangkok MRT, about 642 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 538 Hougang St 52?⌄
Montfort Junior School, Punggol Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Palm View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 538 Hougang St 52 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 538 Hougang St 52 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 538 Hougang St 52 sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈67 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
