FreeholdOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

Kovan Court

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Apr 2012 (URA)
Quick Summary

Kovan Court is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 1981, with 16 units across 2 blocks. Across 32 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.11M (S$690 psf, ~1,528 sqft).

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What are the key facts about Kovan Court?

Key Takeaway

Kovan Court is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 1981, with 16 units across 2 blocks.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1981
Developer
Total units
16
Blocks
2
District / Area
District 19 (Hougang)
Market segment
OCR
Median PSF
S$690 psf
Last transacted
Apr 2012
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Kovan Court?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.11M (S$690 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.2% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.11M

recent · 32 sales on record

Median PSF

S$690 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,000

20 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.2%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Apr 2012.

3

What has recently sold at Kovan Court?

Key Takeaway

Kovan Court has 32 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$27,100,000 in Apr 2012 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Apr 2012S$27,100,00025,080S$1,081 psf
Sept 2009S$830,0001,528S$543 psf
Jul 2009S$710,0001,485S$478 psf
May 2009S$720,0001,528S$471 psf
Nov 2007S$1,300,0001,744S$746 psf
Nov 2007S$1,106,0001,485S$745 psf
Nov 2007S$1,102,0001,475S$747 psf
Nov 2007S$1,203,0001,744S$690 psf
Nov 2007S$1,203,0001,744S$690 psf
Nov 2007S$1,102,0001,475S$747 psf
Nov 2007S$1,106,0001,485S$745 psf
Nov 2007S$1,203,0001,744S$690 psf

32 sales and 20 rentals on record since Feb 1995. Source: URA.

4

Are prices at Kovan Court rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Kovan Court has fallen 8% over the past 13 years (19962009), from S$519 psf to S$478 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2009S$478 psfS$720k3-34.9%
2007S$734 psfS$1.12M16+146.3%
2006S$298 psfS$440k2-18.6%
2002S$366 psfS$638k2-19.2%
1997S$453 psfS$790k3-12.7%
1996S$519 psfS$775k2

Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.

5

How many property agents are active around Kovan Court?

Key Takeaway

11,111 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 19 — where Kovan Court 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.

6

Where is Kovan Court and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Kovan Court is located in Hougang, in the North-East Region of Singapore.

Kovan Court is a freehold apartment completed in 1981. The development has 16 residential units. It sits on a land area of 2,420 sqm and has a gross floor area of 3,386 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.

KOVAN COURT is located at 30P Kovan Road, Singapore 548086. 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 Kovan MRT, approximately 586m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Kovan Market & Food Centre for food options, and Richards Ave Pk for greenery and recreation.

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Who built Kovan Court and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Kovan Court was developed by , with 16 units.

Blocks
2
Land area
2,420 sqm (26,049 sqft)
Gross floor area
3,386 sqm (36,447 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.40
8

How far is Kovan Court from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Kovan Court is Kovan MRT, about 586 m away (~9 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km.

Getting around

Schools nearby

  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km955 m
  • Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.1 km
  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
  • Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 572 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 425 mHawker centre: Kovan Market & Food Centre · 656 mPark: Richards Ave Pk · 383 m

Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to own a unit at Kovan Court?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Kovan Court (~S$1.11M) needs about S$8,096/mo in income and S$3,725/mo in repayments, after S$28,840 stamp duty and a S$277k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.11M) as their first home — 25% down, 30-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →

Buyer's Stamp Duty

S$28,840

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$277k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,725/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$8,096/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Kovan Court's own transactions.

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Is Kovan Court a good buy, and what are units selling for?

Recent units at Kovan Court sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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Frequently asked questions about Kovan Court

How much does a unit at Kovan Court cost?

Units at Kovan Court have recently transacted around S$1.11M (S$690 psf), from 32 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 Court?

For a unit around S$1.11M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$8,096/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,725/mo after a S$277k (25%) downpayment and S$28,840 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Kovan Court a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 2.2%; median PSF has fallen about 8% since 1996. 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 Court going up?

The median transacted PSF at Kovan Court has fallen about 8% between 1996 and 2009, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Kovan Court freehold or leasehold?

Kovan Court is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Kovan Court built and who developed it?

Kovan Court obtained TOP in 1981, with 16 units across 2 blocks.

What is the nearest MRT to Kovan Court?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Kovan Court is Kovan MRT, about 586 m away (~9 min walk).

Are there schools near Kovan Court?

1 school is within 1 km of Kovan Court, including Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary).

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