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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (104 sqm), from 134 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 540 Hougang Ave 8
What is the resale price at Block 540 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold around S$600k (104 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$538k; 5-Room ≈ S$582k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 540 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 has approximately 63 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1989). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 540 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 has 110 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 540 Hougang Ave 8 sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈63 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
