Blk 542 Hougang Avenue 8 — HDB resale prices
HDB resale prices, Hougang · 4-Room, 5-Room · built 1991
median resale price, last 24 months
3 sales in that window · as of Sep 2026
How it compares
Blk 542 Hougang Avenue 8 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1991, 10 storeys, 99 units). As of Sep 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $720,000, about 15% above the Hougang median, from 3 sales. 106 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Price by year
At a glance
Unit mix (sold): 4-room ×81 · 5-room ×18
Prices by flat type — last 24 months (as of Sep 2026)
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,300/mo (1 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~5.5% (Hougang average: ~5.9%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 72% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
What the price model says
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $544,000–$608,176 (central estimate $576,088). Recent sales — median $539,374 — sit below that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
Median resale price by year
| 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 | $720,000 | $720,000 | 3 |
Records
| 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 | $36.5M across 106 sales |
Recent resale transactions
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 4-Room | 07–09 | 109 m² | $656,000 |
| 2026-03 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 120 m² | $725,000 |
| 2026-03 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 123 m² | $720,000 |
| 2023-09 | 4-Room | 10–12 | 103 m² | $700,100 |
| 2022-10 | 4-Room | 04–06 | 103 m² | $495,000 |
| 2022-09 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 103 m² | $480,000 |
| 2022-07 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 103 m² | $498,000 |
| 2022-04 | 5-Room | 01–03 | 123 m² | $568,000 |
| 2020-11 | 4-Room | 04–06 | 103 m² | $420,000 |
| 2019-12 | 5-Room | 07–09 | 120 m² | $472,500 |
| 2019-03 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 123 m² | $470,000 |
| 2019-02 | 4-Room | 07–09 | 109 m² | $368,000 |
| 2018-10 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 103 m² | $366,000 |
| 2018-09 | 4-Room | 04–06 | 103 m² | $385,000 |
| 2017-03 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 120 m² | $502,500 |
| 2016-06 | 4-Room | 04–06 | 103 m² | $408,000 |
| 2016-05 | 4-Room | 01–03 | 103 m² | $403,000 |
| 2015-07 | 5-Room | 01–03 | 120 m² | $490,000 |
| 2014-12 | 4-Room | 10–12 | 103 m² | $420,000 |
| 2014-10 | 4-Room | 07–09 | 103 m² | $388,888 |
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Quick answers
How much does a flat at Blk 542 Hougang Avenue 8 cost?
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $720,000 (3 sales, as of Sep 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
Is Blk 542 Hougang Avenue 8 fairly priced?
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $544,000–$608,176 (central estimate $576,088). Recent sales — median $539,374 — sit below that range.
What is the rent at Blk 542 Hougang Avenue 8?
The median monthly rent is $3,300/mo over the last 12 months (1 contracts).
How old is Blk 542 Hougang Avenue 8?
The block was completed in 1991 and its 99-year lease runs from 1992.