Blk 521 Hougang Ave 6 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1986, 12 storeys, 136 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $740,000, about 31% above the Hougang median, from 3 sales. 109 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1986 |
| Lease from | 1987 |
| Storeys | 12 |
| Dwelling units | 136 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×78 · 5-room ×58 |
| Recorded resales | 109 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $698,000 | $6,777/m² | 1 |
| 5-Room | $842,500 | $6,963/m² | 2 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,700/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~4.4% (Hougang average: ~6.4%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 20% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $685,129–$766,415 (central estimate $725,772). Recent sales — median $776,953 — sit above that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | $65,000 | $117,641 | 2 |
| 1992 | $55,000 | $97,357 | 1 |
| 1993 | $149,000 | $257,843 | 5 |
| 1994 | $267,500 | $449,014 | 6 |
| 1995 | $246,000 | $405,922 | 4 |
| 1996 | $295,500 | $480,963 | 4 |
| 1997 | $273,500 | $436,330 | 6 |
| 1998 | $301,500 | $482,311 | 2 |
| 1999 | $346,750 | $554,566 | 10 |
| 2000 | $227,750 | $359,398 | 6 |
| 2001 | $190,000 | $296,819 | 3 |
| 2002 | $181,000 | $283,872 | 6 |
| 2003 | $193,500 | $302,002 | 6 |
| 2004 | $273,000 | $419,073 | 2 |
| 2005 | $210,094 | $320,990 | 4 |
| 2006 | $260,000 | $393,437 | 3 |
| 2007 | $230,000 | $340,848 | 3 |
| 2008 | $354,000 | $491,966 | 6 |
| 2009 | $400,000 | $552,643 | 3 |
| 2010 | $407,500 | $547,517 | 4 |
| 2011 | $435,000 | $555,303 | 4 |
| 2012 | $555,000 | $677,455 | 3 |
| 2015 | $410,000 | $486,445 | 3 |
| 2016 | $467,500 | $557,617 | 2 |
| 2017 | $560,000 | $664,116 | 1 |
| 2018 | $350,000 | $413,261 | 1 |
| 2019 | $325,000 | $381,577 | 1 |
| 2020 | $550,000 | $646,859 | 1 |
| 2021 | $495,944 | $570,081 | 2 |
| 2023 | $600,000 | $619,886 | 1 |
| 2024 | $740,000 | $746,682 | 3 |
| 2025 | $945,000 | $945,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $945,000 (5-Room, 2025-12) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $64,000 (1991-11) |
| Busiest year | 1999 · 10 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +94% (+6.9%/yr, 2015→2025) |
| Total transacted | $35.2M across 109 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 | $945,000 |
| 2024-11 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 | $698,000 |
| 2024-10 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $740,000 |
| 2024-01 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 | $800,000 |
| 2023-11 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 | $600,000 |
| 2021-09 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 | $403,000 |
| 2021-07 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 | $588,888 |
| 2020-06 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $550,000 |
| 2019-10 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 | $325,000 |
| 2018-12 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 | $350,000 |
| 2017-08 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $560,000 |
| 2016-03 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 | $375,000 |
| 2016-01 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 | $560,000 |
| 2015-11 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $513,500 |
| 2015-08 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 | $410,000 |
| 2015-07 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 | $380,000 |
| 2012-11 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 | $420,000 |
| 2012-11 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $555,000 |
| 2012-08 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $565,000 |
| 2011-11 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $530,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 430 | $1,055,000 | $7,128/m² |
| 2. Blk 429 | $1,030,000 | $7,055/m² |
| 3. Blk 428 | $1,015,000 | $6,876/m² |
| 4. Blk 522 | $998,000 | $6,883/m² |
| 5. Blk 427 | $978,000 | $6,745/m² |
| 6. Blk 533 | $978,000 | $6,745/m² |
| 7. Blk 521 | $740,000 | $6,777/m² |
| 8. Blk 426 | $715,000 | $6,810/m² |
| 9. Blk 432 | $710,000 | $6,011/m² |
| 10. Blk 424 | $691,000 | $6,401/m² |
| 11. Blk 425 | $685,000 | $6,524/m² |
| 12. Blk 423 | $656,444 | $6,508/m² |
| 13. Blk 531 | $648,888 | $5,934/m² |
| 14. Blk 525 | $620,000 | $5,741/m² |
| 15. Blk 524 | $620,000 | $6,139/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 23 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $740,000 (3 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $685,129–$766,415 (central estimate $725,772). Recent sales — median $776,953 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,700/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
The block was completed in 1986 and its 99-year lease runs from 1987.