Blk 523 Hougang Ave 6 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1986, 12 storeys, 110 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $512,500, about 9% below the Hougang median, from 2 sales. 164 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1986 |
| Lease from | 1986 |
| Storeys | 12 |
| Dwelling units | 110 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×66 · 4-room ×44 |
| Recorded resales | 164 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $445,000 | $6,014/m² | 1 |
| 4-Room | $580,000 | $5,524/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,800/mo (7 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.6% (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 88% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $413,111–$462,124 (central estimate $437,617). Recent sales — median $449,018 — sit within 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 | $55,000 | $99,542 | 3 |
| 1992 | $57,000 | $100,898 | 4 |
| 1993 | $125,000 | $216,311 | 2 |
| 1994 | $116,000 | $194,712 | 9 |
| 1995 | $205,000 | $338,268 | 5 |
| 1996 | $263,000 | $428,065 | 5 |
| 1997 | $220,000 | $350,978 | 9 |
| 1998 | $182,000 | $291,146 | 12 |
| 1999 | $195,000 | $311,868 | 12 |
| 2000 | $180,000 | $284,047 | 15 |
| 2001 | $162,000 | $253,078 | 6 |
| 2002 | $163,500 | $256,425 | 6 |
| 2003 | $170,000 | $265,325 | 6 |
| 2004 | $184,000 | $282,452 | 10 |
| 2005 | $232,500 | $355,222 | 8 |
| 2006 | $181,000 | $273,893 | 3 |
| 2007 | $268,500 | $397,904 | 4 |
| 2008 | $309,500 | $430,123 | 4 |
| 2009 | $347,500 | $480,109 | 4 |
| 2010 | $310,000 | $416,516 | 4 |
| 2011 | $430,500 | $549,558 | 2 |
| 2012 | $384,000 | $468,726 | 2 |
| 2013 | $411,500 | $490,694 | 4 |
| 2014 | $377,000 | $444,954 | 1 |
| 2015 | $390,500 | $463,310 | 2 |
| 2016 | $396,500 | $472,931 | 2 |
| 2017 | $335,500 | $397,877 | 4 |
| 2018 | $333,000 | $393,188 | 4 |
| 2021 | $322,000 | $370,134 | 3 |
| 2022 | $400,000 | $433,232 | 3 |
| 2023 | $435,000 | $449,417 | 1 |
| 2024 | $466,500 | $470,712 | 4 |
| 2026 | $580,000 | $580,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $580,000 (4-Room, 2026-03) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $118,000 (1991-07) |
| Busiest year | 2000 · 15 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +23% (+2.1%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $40.6M across 164 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 | $580,000 |
| 2024-08 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 | $445,000 |
| 2024-07 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 | $488,000 |
| 2024-06 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 | $445,000 |
| 2024-01 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 | $580,000 |
| 2023-03 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 | $435,000 |
| 2022-09 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 | $390,000 |
| 2022-03 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 | $500,000 |
| 2022-01 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 | $400,000 |
| 2021-04 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 | $322,000 |
| 2021-04 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 | $442,000 |
| 2021-02 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 | $320,000 |
| 2018-10 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 | $346,000 |
| 2018-10 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 105 | $438,000 |
| 2018-09 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 | $297,000 |
| 2018-09 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 | $320,000 |
| 2017-05 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 | $332,000 |
| 2017-04 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $465,000 |
| 2017-03 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 | $333,000 |
| 2017-03 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 | $338,000 |
| 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 $512,500 (2 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $413,111–$462,124 (central estimate $437,617). Recent sales — median $449,018 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,800/mo over the last 12 months (7 contracts).
The block was completed in 1986 and its 99-year lease runs from 1986.