Block 579 Hougang Ave 4
579 Hougang Ave 4, Singapore 530579
Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1996, with 66 dwelling units. Across 59 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$638k (S$423 psf, 140 sqm). The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 579 Hougang Ave 4?
Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1996, with 66 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 66
- Flat model
- Apartment · Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$638k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 579 Hougang Ave 4?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$638k (S$423 psf), from 59 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 59 | S$638,000recent | 140 sqm | S$423 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 Nov 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 get?
Flats at Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.8% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,100/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 16 | S$3,100/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 579 Hougang Ave 4?
Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 has 59 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$910,000 in Nov 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 140 sqm | S$910,000 |
| May 2024 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 139 sqm | S$862,888 |
| Nov 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 140 sqm | S$790,000 |
| Jul 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 140 sqm | S$735,000 |
| May 2022 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 139 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Feb 2021 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 139 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Dec 2019 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 140 sqm | S$638,000 |
| May 2019 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 140 sqm | S$630,000 |
| May 2018 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 140 sqm | S$603,000 |
| Mar 2018 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 140 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Sept 2017 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 140 sqm | S$613,000 |
| Aug 2016 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 139 sqm | S$589,000 |
What flat types are in Block 579 Hougang Ave 4?
Block 579 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 579 Hougang Ave 4?
Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 4. The block is recorded as completed around 1996, 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 579 Hougang Ave 4, Singapore 530579. 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 893m away, around 14 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 579 Hougang Ave 4 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 is Buangkok MRT, about 893 m away (~14 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Buangkok MRT893 m · ~14 min
- Renjong LRT991 m · ~16 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 priority132 m
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km422 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority613 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km648 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority683 m
- Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority789 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km795 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority912 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 579 Hougang Ave 4?
Buying a flat at Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 (~S$638k) needs about S$5,086/mo in income and S$2,395/mo in repayments, after S$13,740 stamp duty and a S$160k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$638k) — 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$13,740
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$160k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,395/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,086/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 579 Hougang Ave 4
How much does a Executive flat at Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 have recently resold for a median of about S$638k (S$423 psf), from 59 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 has about 72 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1996). 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 579 Hougang Ave 4?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 is about 5.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,100/mo against a resale price of about S$638k. 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 579 Hougang Ave 4?⌄
For a flat at about S$638k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,086/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,395/mo after a S$160k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 579 Hougang Ave 4?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 is Buangkok MRT, about 893 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 579 Hougang Ave 4?⌄
Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Hougang Primary School, Montfort Junior School, Palm View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.