542 Hougang Avenue 8 is an HDB block located in Hougang. It has 4 room and 5 room units and the highest floor is 10. The block was completed in 1991 and the lease with HDB commenced in 1992. This means that the remaining lease period is approximately 74 years 07 months. The unit floor size are 103, 109, 120 and 123sqm. The latest resale transaction was in Mar 2026 and the highest transacted price was recorded in Mar 2026 for a 5 room unit at $725,000.
There are several primary schools located within 1km of block 542, including Punggol Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School and Palm View Primary School.
For secondary education, the nearby schools include Montfort Secondary School and North Vista Secondary School.
Block 542 is also close to several MRT stations, making it easy to get around Singapore. The following MRT stations are within walking distance of the block : Hougang MRT Station (NE14) and Buangkok MRT Station (NE15).
There are also 10 bus stops within walking distance of the block.
| Flat Type | Min $ | Avg $ | Max $ | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 room | $720,000 | $722,500 | $725,000 | 2 |
Below is a quick summary of the resale transactions volume and average price trends for the 5 room units at 542 Hougang Avenue 8.
There were a total of 2 resale transactions in the last 3 years for units in block 542 Hougang Avenue 8, with the latest one recorded in Mar 2026.
| Date | Resale | PSM | Type | Location | Floor | Fl. Area | Model | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $725,000 | $6,042 | 5 Room | Blk 542 Hougang Avenue 8 5 Room / 120 sqm | 04 to 06 | 120 sqm | Improved | 1992 |
| Mar 2026 | $720,000 | $5,854 | 5 Room | Blk 542 Hougang Avenue 8 5 Room / 123 sqm | 04 to 06 | 123 sqm | Improved | 1992 |
No rental transactions observed in the last 3 years for block 542 Hougang Avenue 8.
| Date | Rental | Flat Type | Location | Town | |||||
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| Block | : | 542 |
| Street | : | Hougang Avenue 8 |
| Building | : | |
| Postal code | : | 530542 |
| Town | : | Hougang |
| Recorded transactions floor area | : | 103 sqm, 109 sqm, 120 sqm, 123 sqm |
| Recorded transactions flat types | : | 4 Room, 5 Room |
| Recorded transactions flat models | : | Improved, Model A |
| Lease commencement | : | 1992 |
| Year completed | : | 1991 |
| Max. Floor | : | 10 |
| Residential? | : | Y |
| Commercial? | : | N |
| Market or hawker centre? | : | N |
| Multi-storey carpark? | : | N |
| Precinct or pavilion? | : | N |