Block 541 Hougang Ave 8
541 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530541
Block 541 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1989, with 110 dwelling units. Across 100 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$555k (S$476 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 541 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 541 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$555k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 541 Hougang Ave 8?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$555k (S$476 psf), from 100 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 52 | S$390,000recent | 104 sqm | S$348 psf |
| 5-Room | 48 | S$528,000recent | 121 sqm | S$405 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 Jun 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 541 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 541 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.6% (from 21 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
21 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 14 | S$2,600/mo |
| 4-Room | 7 | 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 541 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 541 Hougang Ave 8 has 100 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$720,000 in Jun 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$720,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$748,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$620,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$738,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$540,000 |
| May 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$470,000 |
What flat types are in Block 541 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 541 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 541 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 541 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 541 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 541 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530541. 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 636m away, around 10 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 541 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 541 Hougang Ave 8 is Buangkok MRT, about 636 m away (~10 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Buangkok MRT636 m · ~10 min
- Hougang MRT697 m · ~11 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 priority361 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority460 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km468 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority628 m
- Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority702 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority792 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority840 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km870 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 541 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 541 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$555k) needs about S$4,424/mo in income and S$2,084/mo in repayments, after S$11,250 stamp duty and a S$139k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$555k) — 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$11,250
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$139k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,084/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,424/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 541 Hougang Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 541 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 541 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 541 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$555k (S$476 psf), from 100 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 541 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$390k; 5-Room ≈ S$528k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 541 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 541 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 541 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 541 Hougang Ave 8 is about 5.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$555k. 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 541 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$555k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,424/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,084/mo after a S$139k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 541 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 541 Hougang Ave 8 is Buangkok MRT, about 636 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 541 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Punggol Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Palm View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 541 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.