Kovan 81
Kovan 81 is a 999-year apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 2001, with 29 units across 1 block. Across 52 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.10M (S$905 psf, ~1,141 sqft). The lease has approximately 851 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Kovan 81?
Kovan 81 is a 999-year apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 2001, with 29 units across 1 block.
- Tenure
- 999-year
- TOP / Completion
- 2001
- Developer
- SINO TAC HOLDING PTE LTD
- Total units
- 29
- Blocks
- 1
- District / Area
- District 19 (Hougang)
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median PSF
- S$905 psf
- Last transacted
- Apr 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 851 years
What is the price and PSF at Kovan 81?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.10M (S$905 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.4% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.10M
recent · 52 sales on record
Median PSF
S$905 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$2,235
81 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.4%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Apr 2024.
What has recently sold at Kovan 81?
Kovan 81 has 52 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,680,000 in Apr 2024 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | S$1,680,000 | 1,733 | S$969 psf |
| Oct 2021 | S$1,290,000 | 1,076 | S$1,198 psf |
| Nov 2018 | S$1,155,000 | 1,055 | S$1,095 psf |
| Mar 2018 | S$1,100,000 | 1,055 | S$1,043 psf |
| Jul 2015 | S$1,110,000 | 1,227 | S$905 psf |
| Jul 2015 | S$1,660,000 | 1,959 | S$847 psf |
| Feb 2014 | S$1,035,000 | 1,076 | S$962 psf |
| Oct 2012 | S$960,000 | 1,033 | S$929 psf |
| May 2012 | S$950,000 | 1,141 | S$833 psf |
| Feb 2011 | S$960,000 | 1,173 | S$818 psf |
| Nov 2010 | S$1,150,000 | 1,959 | S$587 psf |
| Nov 2010 | S$815,000 | 1,141 | S$714 psf |
52 sales and 81 rentals on record since Jul 2000. Source: URA.
Are prices at Kovan 81 rising?
The median transacted PSF at Kovan 81 has risen 60% over the past 18 years (2000–2018), from S$652 psf to S$1,043 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | S$1,043 psf | S$1.10M | 2 | +23.1% |
| 2015 | S$847 psf | S$1.11M | 2 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | S$833 psf | S$950k | 2 | +16.7% |
| 2010 | S$714 psf | S$810k | 4 | +39.2% |
| 2007 | S$513 psf | S$608k | 4 | +18.5% |
| 2006 | S$433 psf | S$500k | 4 | -4.2% |
| 2003 | S$452 psf | S$549k | 4 | -19.0% |
| 2002 | S$558 psf | S$655k | 2 | +1.5% |
| 2001 | S$550 psf | S$592k | 4 | -15.6% |
| 2000 | S$652 psf | S$745k | 17 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around Kovan 81?
11,111 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 19 — where Kovan 81 sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
11,111
District 19 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
72,282
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 19across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Where is Kovan 81 and what's nearby?
Kovan 81 is located in Hougang, in the North-East Region of Singapore.
Kovan 81 is a 999-year apartment completed in 2001. It was developed by SINO TAC HOLDING PTE LTD. The development has 29 residential units. It sits on a land area of 2,276 sqm and has a gross floor area of 3,184 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.
KOVAN 81 is located at 81 Kovan Road, Singapore 548173. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, Hougang. The project falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Serangoon MRT, approximately 824m away, around 13 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include NEX for shopping, THONG CHEW FOOD INDUSTRIES PTE LTD for groceries, Kovan Market & Food Centre for food options, and Jln Geneng Interim Pk for greenery and recreation.
Who built Kovan 81 and how big is the development?
Kovan 81 was developed by SINO TAC HOLDING PTE LTD, with 29 units.
- Developer
- SINO TAC HOLDING PTE LTD
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 2,276 sqm (24,499 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 3,184 sqm (34,272 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 1.40
How far is Kovan 81 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Kovan 81 is Serangoon MRT, about 824 m away (~13 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Serangoon MRT824 m · ~13 min
- Kovan MRT907 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km879 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority968 m
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Yangzheng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to own a unit at Kovan 81?
Buying a unit at Kovan 81 (~S$1.10M) needs about S$8,052/mo in income and S$3,705/mo in repayments, after S$28,600 stamp duty and a S$275k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$28,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$275k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,705/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$8,052/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Kovan 81's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Kovan 81 sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Kovan 81
How much does a unit at Kovan 81 cost?⌄
Units at Kovan 81 have recently transacted around S$1.10M (S$905 psf), from 52 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Kovan 81?⌄
For a unit around S$1.10M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$8,052/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,705/mo after a S$275k (25%) downpayment and S$28,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is Kovan 81 a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 2.4%; median PSF has risen about 60% since 2000. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, holding period and the unit's size, floor and facing — all summarised on this page from URA data.
Are prices at Kovan 81 going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Kovan 81 has risen about 60% between 2000 and 2018, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Kovan 81 freehold or leasehold?⌄
Kovan 81 is 999-year, with approximately 851 years remaining on the lease.
When was Kovan 81 built and who developed it?⌄
Kovan 81 obtained TOP in 2001, developed by SINO TAC HOLDING PTE LTD, with 29 units across 1 block.
What is the nearest MRT to Kovan 81?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Kovan 81 is Serangoon MRT, about 824 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Kovan 81?⌄
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) is within 1 km of Kovan 81 — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.