Block 540 Hougang Ave 8
540 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530540
Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1989, with 110 dwelling units. Across 134 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$490 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 540 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1989, with 110 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 110
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$600k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 540 Hougang Ave 8?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$490 psf), from 134 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 73 | S$538,000recent | 104 sqm | S$481 psf |
| 5-Room | 61 | S$582,000recent | 121 sqm | S$447 psf |
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“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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,650/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.3% (from 22 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,650/mo
22 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 16 | S$2,900/mo |
| 5-Room | 6 | S$2,500/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 540 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 has 134 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$655,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$708,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$670,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$582,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$548,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$588,000 |
What flat types are in Block 540 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 has 110 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 540 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1989, 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 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 540 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530540. 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 598m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang Mall for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Buangkok Hawker Centre for food options, Punggol Pk for greenery and recreation, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Punggol Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 is Buangkok MRT, about 598 m away (~9 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Buangkok MRT598 m · ~9 min
- Hougang MRT736 m · ~12 min
- Ranggung LRT970 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority358 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority495 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km502 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority627 m
- Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority662 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority762 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority861 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km900 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 540 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$600k) needs about S$4,783/mo in income and S$2,253/mo in repayments, after S$12,600 stamp duty and a S$150k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$600k) — 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$12,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$150k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,253/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,783/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 540 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$600k (S$490 psf), from 134 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$538k; 5-Room ≈ S$582k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 has about 63 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1989). 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 540 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 is about 5.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,650/mo against a resale price of about S$600k. 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 540 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$600k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,783/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,253/mo after a S$150k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 540 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 is Buangkok MRT, about 598 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 540 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Punggol Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Palm View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.