Blk 501 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1986, 10 storeys, 145 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $440,000, about 22% below the Hougang median, from 6 sales. 150 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1986 |
| Lease from | 1986 |
| Storeys | 10 |
| Dwelling units | 145 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×90 · 4-room ×54 · 5-room ×1 |
| Recorded resales | 150 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $440,000 | $6,875/m² | 5 |
| 4-Room | $570,000 | $6,404/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,800/mo (4 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~7.6% (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 20% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $369,060–$412,847 (central estimate $390,953). Recent sales — median $402,623 — 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 | $49,000 | $88,683 | 4 |
| 1992 | $51,000 | $90,277 | 3 |
| 1993 | $81,500 | $141,035 | 2 |
| 1994 | $87,500 | $146,874 | 2 |
| 1995 | $108,000 | $178,210 | 4 |
| 1996 | $220,000 | $358,078 | 5 |
| 1997 | $190,000 | $303,117 | 5 |
| 1998 | $165,250 | $264,351 | 18 |
| 1999 | $132,000 | $211,111 | 13 |
| 2000 | $142,000 | $224,082 | 5 |
| 2001 | $128,000 | $199,963 | 4 |
| 2002 | $123,500 | $193,691 | 6 |
| 2003 | $163,000 | $254,400 | 5 |
| 2004 | $186,000 | $285,522 | 3 |
| 2005 | $160,400 | $245,065 | 6 |
| 2006 | $156,000 | $236,062 | 4 |
| 2007 | $163,000 | $241,558 | 3 |
| 2008 | $224,250 | $311,648 | 6 |
| 2009 | $241,000 | $332,968 | 2 |
| 2010 | $312,750 | $420,211 | 6 |
| 2011 | $318,500 | $406,584 | 2 |
| 2012 | $408,000 | $498,021 | 5 |
| 2013 | $385,500 | $459,691 | 2 |
| 2014 | $343,000 | $404,825 | 5 |
| 2015 | $311,000 | $368,987 | 1 |
| 2016 | $373,000 | $444,901 | 1 |
| 2017 | $297,000 | $352,219 | 3 |
| 2018 | $280,000 | $330,609 | 1 |
| 2019 | $260,000 | $305,261 | 1 |
| 2020 | $277,500 | $326,370 | 2 |
| 2021 | $371,000 | $426,459 | 6 |
| 2022 | $360,000 | $389,909 | 3 |
| 2023 | $433,444 | $447,810 | 6 |
| 2024 | $425,000 | $428,838 | 2 |
| 2025 | $448,000 | $448,000 | 3 |
| 2026 | $440,000 | $440,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $570,000 (4-Room, 2025-02) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $42,000 (1991-06) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 18 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | -1% (-0.1%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $34.5M across 150 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $440,000 |
| 2025-09 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $440,000 |
| 2025-06 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $448,000 |
| 2025-02 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 | $570,000 |
| 2024-12 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 | $420,000 |
| 2024-09 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 | $430,000 |
| 2023-12 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $385,000 |
| 2023-11 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $398,888 |
| 2023-09 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 | $390,000 |
| 2023-08 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 89 | $508,000 |
| 2023-06 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 | $468,000 |
| 2023-04 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 | $500,000 |
| 2022-09 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $370,000 |
| 2022-06 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 | $360,000 |
| 2022-01 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $327,000 |
| 2021-11 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $330,000 |
| 2021-11 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 | $350,000 |
| 2021-09 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 | $425,000 |
| 2021-08 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 | $325,000 |
| 2021-04 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 | $400,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 446 | $1,020,000 | $6,938/m² |
| 2. Blk 615 | $990,000 | $6,543/m² |
| 3. Blk 628 | $982,500 | $6,667/m² |
| 4. Blk 638 | $958,000 | $6,261/m² |
| 5. Blk 656 | $950,000 | $6,291/m² |
| 6. Blk 621 | $950,000 | $6,129/m² |
| 7. Blk 633 | $944,444 | $6,256/m² |
| 8. Blk 634 | $923,888 | $6,486/m² |
| 9. Blk 654 | $920,000 | $6,301/m² |
| 10. Blk 622 | $910,500 | $6,006/m² |
| 11. Blk 641 | $835,500 | $6,962/m² |
| 12. Blk 610 | $791,500 | $6,488/m² |
| 13. Blk 643 | $790,044 | $6,584/m² |
| 14. Blk 466 | $789,000 | $6,312/m² |
| 15. Blk 467 | $787,500 | $6,299/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 84 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $440,000 (6 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 $369,060–$412,847 (central estimate $390,953). Recent sales — median $402,623 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,800/mo over the last 12 months (4 contracts).
The block was completed in 1986 and its 99-year lease runs from 1986.