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Block 579 Hougang Ave 4

579 Hougang Ave 4, Singapore 530579

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Nov 2024 (HDB)
Quick Summary

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.

1

What are the key facts about Block 579 Hougang Ave 4?

Key Takeaway

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
2

What are resale prices at Block 579 Hougang Ave 4?

Key Takeaway

Executive flats have recently resold around S$638k (S$423 psf), from 59 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
Executive59S$638,000recent140 sqmS$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.

3

What has recently sold at Block 579 Hougang Ave 4?

Key Takeaway

Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 has 59 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$910,000 in Nov 2024 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Nov 2024Executive01 TO 03140 sqmS$910,000
May 2024Executive13 TO 15139 sqmS$862,888
Nov 2022Executive07 TO 09140 sqmS$790,000
Jul 2022Executive01 TO 03140 sqmS$735,000
May 2022Executive04 TO 06139 sqmS$780,000
Feb 2021Executive07 TO 09139 sqmS$660,000
Dec 2019Executive10 TO 12140 sqmS$638,000
May 2019Executive10 TO 12140 sqmS$630,000
May 2018Executive04 TO 06140 sqmS$603,000
Mar 2018Executive07 TO 09140 sqmS$625,000
Sept 2017Executive07 TO 09140 sqmS$613,000
Aug 2016Executive07 TO 09139 sqmS$589,000
4

What flat types are in Block 579 Hougang Ave 4?

Key Takeaway

Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 has 66 units, mostly Executive flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

Executive: 66
5

How far is Block 579 Hougang Ave 4 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Hougang 1 · 821 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 198 mHawker centre: Ci Yuan Hawker Centre · 540 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

6

What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 579 Hougang Ave 4?

Key Takeaway

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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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.

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