Block 544 Hougang Ave 8
544 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530544
Block 544 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1991, with 78 dwelling units. Across 75 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$565k (S$505 psf, 105 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 544 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 544 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1991, with 78 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1991
- Storeys
- 19
- Total units
- 78
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$565k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 544 Hougang Ave 8?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$565k (S$505 psf), from 75 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 75 | S$565,000recent | 106 sqm | S$505 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 Jun 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 544 Hougang Ave 8 get?
Flats at Block 544 Hougang Ave 8 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.3% (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 12 | S$2,500/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 544 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 544 Hougang Ave 8 has 75 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$680,000 in Jun 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 105 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 104 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 105 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$565,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 106 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$490,000 |
| May 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 106 sqm | S$468,000 |
What flat types are in Block 544 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 544 Hougang Ave 8 has 78 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 544 Hougang Ave 8?
Block 544 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 544 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 8. The block is recorded as completed around 1991, with up to 19 storeys. It has an estimated 78 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 544 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530544. 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 510m away, around 8 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, and Punggol Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 544 Hougang Ave 8 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 544 Hougang Ave 8 is Buangkok MRT, about 510 m away (~8 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Buangkok MRT510 m · ~8 min
- Hougang MRT798 m · ~13 min
- Ranggung LRT872 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 priority299 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority589 m
- Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority595 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km598 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority664 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority698 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority852 m
- North Vista Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km864 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 544 Hougang Ave 8?
Buying a flat at Block 544 Hougang Ave 8 (~S$565k) needs about S$4,504/mo in income and S$2,121/mo in repayments, after S$11,550 stamp duty and a S$141k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$565k) — 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$11,550
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$141k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,121/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,504/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 544 Hougang Ave 8 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 544 Hougang Ave 8
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 544 Hougang Ave 8 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 544 Hougang Ave 8 have recently resold for a median of about S$565k (S$505 psf), from 75 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 544 Hougang Ave 8 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 544 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 544 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 544 Hougang Ave 8 is about 5.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$565k. 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 544 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
For a flat at about S$565k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,504/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,121/mo after a S$141k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 544 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 544 Hougang Ave 8 is Buangkok MRT, about 510 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 544 Hougang Ave 8?⌄
Punggol Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Palm View Primary School, North Vista Primary School are within 1 km of Block 544 Hougang Ave 8 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.