Block 542 Hougang Ave 8
542 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530542
Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1991, with 99 dwelling units. Across 105 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$429 psf, 103 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 542 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1991, with 99 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1991
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 99
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$480k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 542 Hougang Ave 8?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$429 psf), from 105 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 80 | S$408,000recent | 103 sqm | S$368 psf |
| 5-Room | 25 | S$472,500recent | 120 sqm | S$366 psf |
Live now: 17 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$668k) and 7 for rent (median S$850/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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.0% (from 17 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,400/mo
17 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$28,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 15 | S$2,400/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 Nov 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 542 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 has 105 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$725,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$725,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$700,100 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$498,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 sqm | S$568,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Dec 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$472,500 |
| Mar 2019 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Feb 2019 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 109 sqm | S$368,000 |
| Oct 2018 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$366,000 |
What flat types are in Block 542 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 has 99 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 542 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1991, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 99 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 542 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530542. 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 Hougang MRT, approximately 633m 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 542 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 633 m away (~10 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT633 m · ~10 min
- Buangkok MRT676 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 priority321 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority441 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km457 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority687 m
- Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority759 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority764 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km793 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority803 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 542 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 (~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 542 Hougang Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 542 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$480k (S$429 psf), from 105 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$408k; 5-Room ≈ S$473k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 has about 66 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1991). 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 542 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 is about 6.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,400/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 542 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
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 542 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 is Hougang MRT, about 633 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 542 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Punggol Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Palm View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.