543 Hougang Ave 8
HDB block in Hougang, Singapore 530543
543 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1991, with 32 dwelling units. Across 35 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$375k (S$334 psf, 103 sqm). The lease has approximately 65 years remaining.
What are the key facts about 543 Hougang Ave 8?
543 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1991, with 32 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1991
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 32
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$375k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 65 years
What are resale prices at 543 Hougang Ave 8?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$375k (S$334 psf), from 35 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 35 | S$375,000recent | 103 sqm | S$334 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 Aug 2026.
What rent and yield does 543 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at 543 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.4% (from 10 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,300/mo
10 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$27,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 10 | S$2,300/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 Oct 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at 543 Hougang Ave 8?
543 Hougang Ave 8 has 35 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$595,000 in Aug 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Dec 2017 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Sept 2017 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Sept 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$388,000 |
| May 2015 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$392,000 |
| Oct 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Aug 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Jun 2010 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$315,000 |
| Feb 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$328,000 |
| Jan 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$337,000 |
| Oct 2009 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$295,000 |
What flat types are in 543 Hougang Ave 8?
543 Hougang Ave 8 has 32 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is 543 Hougang Ave 8?
543 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 543 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1991, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 32 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 543 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530543. 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 570m 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 543 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to 543 Hougang Ave 8 is Buangkok MRT, about 570 m away (~9 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Buangkok MRT570 m · ~9 min
- Hougang MRT731 m · ~11 min
- Ranggung LRT913 m · ~14 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 priority277 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority541 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km553 m
- Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority661 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority705 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority709 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority799 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km854 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at 543 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at 543 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$375k) needs about S$2,989/mo in income and S$1,408/mo in repayments, after S$5,850 stamp duty and a S$94k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$375k) — 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$5,850
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$94k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,408/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,989/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 543 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 543 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 543 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$375k (S$334 psf), from 35 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 543 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 543 Hougang Ave 8 has about 65 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 543 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 543 Hougang Ave 8 is about 7.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,300/mo against a resale price of about S$375k. 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 543 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$375k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,989/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,408/mo after a S$94k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 543 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 543 Hougang Ave 8 is Buangkok MRT, about 570 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 543 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Punggol Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Palm View Primary School, North Vista Primary School are within 1 km of Block 543 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.