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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (103 sqm), from 105 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 542 Hougang Ave 8
What is the resale price at Block 542 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold around S$480k (103 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$408k; 5-Room ≈ S$473k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 542 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 has approximately 66 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1991). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 542 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 has 99 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 542 Hougang Ave 8 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 542 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 (≈66 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
