Blk 538 Hougang St 52 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1990, 13 storeys, 66 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $980,000, about 73% above the Hougang median, from 4 sales. 92 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1990 |
| Lease from | 1992 |
| Storeys | 13 |
| Dwelling units | 66 |
| Unit mix (sold) | exec ×66 |
| Recorded resales | 92 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | $980,000 | $6,667/m² | 4 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $4,000/mo (1 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~4.9% (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 24% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical executive flat here, our price model estimates $902,144–$1,009,178 (central estimate $955,661). Recent sales — median $953,111 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $477,500 | $787,918 | 4 |
| 1996 | $552,500 | $899,263 | 12 |
| 1997 | $545,000 | $869,468 | 7 |
| 1998 | $498,000 | $796,653 | 9 |
| 1999 | $452,500 | $723,694 | 6 |
| 2000 | $521,500 | $822,948 | 2 |
| 2001 | $510,000 | $796,726 | 1 |
| 2002 | $447,500 | $701,837 | 4 |
| 2003 | $415,000 | $647,705 | 3 |
| 2004 | $365,000 | $560,299 | 1 |
| 2005 | $325,000 | $496,547 | 2 |
| 2007 | $380,000 | $563,141 | 2 |
| 2008 | $470,000 | $653,175 | 3 |
| 2009 | $471,750 | $651,774 | 4 |
| 2010 | $500,000 | $671,800 | 1 |
| 2011 | $585,000 | $746,787 | 1 |
| 2012 | $636,500 | $776,937 | 2 |
| 2013 | $685,000 | $816,830 | 1 |
| 2014 | $676,250 | $798,143 | 4 |
| 2015 | $600,000 | $711,871 | 3 |
| 2016 | $690,000 | $823,007 | 1 |
| 2017 | $605,000 | $717,483 | 1 |
| 2018 | $660,000 | $779,292 | 5 |
| 2019 | $688,444 | $808,290 | 2 |
| 2020 | $682,000 | $802,106 | 3 |
| 2021 | $770,000 | $885,104 | 1 |
| 2022 | $880,000 | $953,111 | 1 |
| 2023 | $850,444 | $878,631 | 2 |
| 2025 | $970,000 | $970,000 | 3 |
| 2026 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $1,000,000 (Executive, 2026-06) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $475,000 (1995-07) |
| Busiest year | 1996 · 12 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +22% (+2.0%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $51.9M across 92 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 147 | $1,000,000 |
| 2025-03 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 147 | $935,000 |
| 2025-02 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 147 | $990,000 |
| 2025-01 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 147 | $970,000 |
| 2023-09 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 147 | $850,888 |
| 2023-07 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 147 | $850,000 |
| 2022-09 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 147 | $880,000 |
| 2021-05 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 155 | $770,000 |
| 2020-11 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 147 | $682,000 |
| 2020-11 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 150 | $715,000 |
| 2020-09 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 147 | $659,000 |
| 2019-09 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 155 | $700,888 |
| 2019-08 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 147 | $676,000 |
| 2018-12 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 147 | $660,000 |
| 2018-11 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 147 | $675,000 |
| 2018-07 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 147 | $658,000 |
| 2018-05 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 147 | $660,000 |
| 2018-02 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 147 | $655,000 |
| 2017-01 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 150 | $605,000 |
| 2016-08 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 147 | $690,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 539 | $1,021,500 | $6,763/m² |
| 2. Blk 538 | $980,000 | $6,667/m² |
| 3. Blk 698D | $900,000 | $6,383/m² |
| 4. Blk 699 | $830,000 | $6,917/m² |
| 5. Blk 699A | $797,500 | $6,646/m² |
| 6. Blk 534 | $654,000 | $6,020/m² |
| 7. Blk 535 | $628,000 | $5,509/m² |
| 8. Blk 537 | $614,444 | $5,803/m² |
| 9. Blk 699B | $602,500 | $6,025/m² |
| 10. Blk 699C | $600,000 | $6,000/m² |
| 11. Blk 536 | $573,000 | $5,406/m² |
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $980,000 (4 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical executive flat here, our price model estimates $902,144–$1,009,178 (central estimate $955,661). Recent sales — median $953,111 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $4,000/mo over the last 12 months (1 contracts).
The block was completed in 1990 and its 99-year lease runs from 1992.