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. Executive flats have recently resold around S$638k (140 sqm), from 59 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 579 Hougang Ave 4
What is the resale price at Block 579 Hougang Ave 4?⌄
Executive flats at Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 have recently resold around S$638k (140 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 579 Hougang Ave 4?⌄
Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 has approximately 72 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1996). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 579 Hougang Ave 4?⌄
Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 has 66 dwelling units across up to 15 storeys, mostly executive flats.
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.
Is Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈72 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
