Blk 542 Hougang Ave 8 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1991, 10 storeys, 99 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $722,500, about 28% above the Hougang median, from 2 sales. 105 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1991 |
| Lease from | 1992 |
| Storeys | 10 |
| Dwelling units | 99 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×81 · 5-room ×18 |
| Recorded resales | 105 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | $722,500 | $5,948/m² | 2 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,850/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~4.7% (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 76% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $531,501–$594,561 (central estimate $563,031). Recent sales — median $537,749 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | $216,500 | $363,407 | 1 |
| 1996 | $345,000 | $561,531 | 7 |
| 1997 | $332,000 | $529,658 | 5 |
| 1998 | $317,500 | $507,906 | 10 |
| 1999 | $272,000 | $435,016 | 7 |
| 2000 | $287,000 | $452,897 | 5 |
| 2001 | $254,500 | $397,582 | 5 |
| 2002 | $250,000 | $392,088 | 5 |
| 2003 | $246,044 | $384,009 | 4 |
| 2004 | $260,000 | $399,117 | 3 |
| 2005 | $227,000 | $346,819 | 9 |
| 2006 | $238,000 | $360,146 | 1 |
| 2007 | $266,000 | $394,199 | 4 |
| 2008 | $300,000 | $416,920 | 5 |
| 2009 | $351,000 | $484,945 | 3 |
| 2010 | $360,000 | $483,696 | 2 |
| 2011 | $398,888 | $509,204 | 3 |
| 2012 | $432,000 | $527,317 | 1 |
| 2013 | $456,000 | $543,759 | 4 |
| 2014 | $434,000 | $512,228 | 4 |
| 2015 | $490,000 | $581,362 | 1 |
| 2016 | $405,500 | $483,666 | 2 |
| 2017 | $502,500 | $595,926 | 1 |
| 2018 | $375,500 | $443,370 | 2 |
| 2019 | $470,000 | $551,819 | 3 |
| 2020 | $420,000 | $493,965 | 1 |
| 2022 | $496,500 | $537,749 | 4 |
| 2023 | $700,100 | $723,304 | 1 |
| 2026 | $722,500 | $722,500 | 2 |
| Record sale | $725,000 (5-Room, 2026-03) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $216,500 (1994-04) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 10 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +49% (+4.1%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $35.8M across 105 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $725,000 |
| 2026-03 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 | $720,000 |
| 2023-09 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 | $700,100 |
| 2022-10 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 | $495,000 |
| 2022-09 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 | $480,000 |
| 2022-07 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 | $498,000 |
| 2022-04 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 | $568,000 |
| 2020-11 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 | $420,000 |
| 2019-12 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 | $472,500 |
| 2019-03 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 | $470,000 |
| 2019-02 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 109 | $368,000 |
| 2018-10 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 | $366,000 |
| 2018-09 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 | $385,000 |
| 2017-03 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $502,500 |
| 2016-06 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 | $408,000 |
| 2016-05 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 | $403,000 |
| 2015-07 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 | $490,000 |
| 2014-12 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 | $420,000 |
| 2014-10 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 | $388,888 |
| 2014-03 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 | $448,000 |
| 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 $722,500 (2 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $531,501–$594,561 (central estimate $563,031). Recent sales — median $537,749 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,850/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
The block was completed in 1991 and its 99-year lease runs from 1992.