Block 578 Hougang Ave 4
578 Hougang Ave 4, Singapore 530578
Block 578 Hougang Ave 4 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1995, with 66 dwelling units. Across 73 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$850k (S$568 psf, 139 sqm). The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 578 Hougang Ave 4?
Block 578 Hougang Ave 4 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1995, with 66 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 66
- Flat model
- Apartment · Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$850k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 578 Hougang Ave 4?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$850k (S$568 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 73 | S$850,000recent | 140 sqm | S$568 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 578 Hougang Ave 4 get?
Flats at Block 578 Hougang Ave 4 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.4% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,800/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$45,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 16 | S$3,800/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 578 Hougang Ave 4?
Block 578 Hougang Ave 4 has 73 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$920,888 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 140 sqm | S$920,888 |
| Dec 2025 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 139 sqm | S$958,000 |
| Feb 2025 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 140 sqm | S$860,000 |
| Dec 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 139 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Aug 2024 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 139 sqm | S$860,000 |
| Jun 2024 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 139 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Feb 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 140 sqm | S$865,000 |
| Nov 2023 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 140 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Dec 2021 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 139 sqm | S$775,000 |
| Oct 2021 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 143 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Sept 2021 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 139 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Jan 2021 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 139 sqm | S$670,000 |
What flat types are in Block 578 Hougang Ave 4?
Block 578 Hougang Ave 4 has 66 units, mostly Executive flats of the Apartment / Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 578 Hougang Ave 4?
Block 578 Hougang Ave 4 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 578 Hougang Ave 4 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 4. The block is recorded as completed around 1995, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 66 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 578 Hougang Ave 4, Singapore 530578. 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 976m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang 1 for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Ci Yuan Hawker Centre for food options, and Ci Yuan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 578 Hougang Ave 4 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 578 Hougang Ave 4 is Buangkok MRT, about 976 m away (~15 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Buangkok MRT976 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority121 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km337 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority526 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km688 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority726 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km752 m
- Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority863 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority875 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 578 Hougang Ave 4?
Buying a flat at Block 578 Hougang Ave 4 (~S$850k) needs about S$6,776/mo in income and S$3,191/mo in repayments, after S$20,100 stamp duty and a S$213k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$20,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$213k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,191/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,776/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 Block 578 Hougang Ave 4
How much does a Executive flat at Block 578 Hougang Ave 4 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 578 Hougang Ave 4 have recently resold for a median of about S$850k (S$568 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 578 Hougang Ave 4 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 578 Hougang Ave 4 has about 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1995). 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 578 Hougang Ave 4?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 578 Hougang Ave 4 is about 5.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,800/mo against a resale price of about S$850k. 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 578 Hougang Ave 4?⌄
For a flat at about S$850k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,776/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,191/mo after a S$213k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 578 Hougang Ave 4?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 578 Hougang Ave 4 is Buangkok MRT, about 976 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 578 Hougang Ave 4?⌄
Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Hougang Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Palm View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 578 Hougang Ave 4 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.