Kovan Crest
Kovan Crest is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 1999, with 20 units across 1 block. Across 20 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$920k (S$743 psf, ~1,238 sqft).
What are the key facts about Kovan Crest?
Kovan Crest is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 1999, with 20 units across 1 block.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 1999
- Developer
- —
- Total units
- 20
- Blocks
- 1
- District / Area
- District 19 (Hougang)
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median PSF
- S$743 psf
- Last transacted
- May 2025
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Kovan Crest?
Units have recently transacted around S$920k (S$743 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.2% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$920k
recent · 20 sales on record
Median PSF
S$743 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$2,440
90 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
3.2%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through May 2025.
What has recently sold at Kovan Crest?
Kovan Crest has 20 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,760,000 in May 2025 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | S$1,760,000 | 1,292 | S$1,363 psf |
| Apr 2025 | S$1,490,000 | 1,087 | S$1,371 psf |
| Feb 2025 | S$1,665,000 | 1,238 | S$1,345 psf |
| Sept 2023 | S$1,640,000 | 1,281 | S$1,280 psf |
| Aug 2018 | S$1,340,000 | 1,281 | S$1,046 psf |
| Dec 2016 | S$960,000 | 1,087 | S$883 psf |
| Apr 2010 | S$920,000 | 1,238 | S$743 psf |
| Mar 2010 | S$900,000 | 1,292 | S$697 psf |
| Jun 2008 | S$720,000 | 1,238 | S$582 psf |
| Mar 2008 | S$647,000 | 1,087 | S$595 psf |
| Mar 2007 | S$605,000 | 1,292 | S$468 psf |
| Apr 1999 | S$682,156 | 1,238 | S$551 psf |
20 sales and 90 rentals on record since Dec 1998. Source: URA.
Are prices at Kovan Crest rising?
The median transacted PSF at Kovan Crest has risen 160% over the past 27 years (1998–2025), from S$524 psf to S$1,363 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | S$1,363 psf | S$1.67M | 3 | +95.6% |
| 2010 | S$697 psf | S$900k | 2 | +19.8% |
| 2008 | S$582 psf | S$647k | 2 | +5.6% |
| 1999 | S$551 psf | S$682k | 2 | +5.2% |
| 1998 | S$524 psf | S$650k | 7 | — |
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 Crest?
11,111 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 19 — where Kovan Crest 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 Crest and what's nearby?
Kovan Crest is located in Hougang, in the North-East Region of Singapore.
Kovan Crest is a freehold apartment completed in 1999. The development has 20 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,803 sqm and has a gross floor area of 2,524 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.
KOVAN CREST is located at 45 Kovan Road, Singapore 548130. 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 454m away, around 7 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. Facilities in the development include Basement car park and 24 hours security.
Who built Kovan Crest and how big is the development?
Kovan Crest was developed by —, with 20 units over up to 4 storeys.
- Floors
- 4 storeys
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 1,803 sqm (19,407 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 2,524 sqm (27,168 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 1.40
How far is Kovan Crest from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Kovan Crest is Kovan MRT, about 454 m away (~7 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT454 m · ~7 min
Schools nearby
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km903 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km976 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km978 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary school1.0 km
- Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does Kovan Crest have?
Kovan Crest has 2 facilities, including Basement car park, 24 hours security.
What does it cost to own a unit at Kovan Crest?
Buying a unit at Kovan Crest (~S$920k) needs about S$6,735/mo in income and S$3,098/mo in repayments, after S$22,200 stamp duty and a S$230k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$22,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$230k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,098/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,735/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Kovan Crest's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Kovan Crest sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Kovan Crest
How much does a unit at Kovan Crest cost?⌄
Units at Kovan Crest have recently transacted around S$920k (S$743 psf), from 20 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 Crest?⌄
For a unit around S$920k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$6,735/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,098/mo after a S$230k (25%) downpayment and S$22,200 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is Kovan Crest a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 3.2%; median PSF has risen about 160% since 1998. 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 Crest going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Kovan Crest has risen about 160% between 1998 and 2025, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Kovan Crest freehold or leasehold?⌄
Kovan Crest is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was Kovan Crest built and who developed it?⌄
Kovan Crest obtained TOP in 1999, with 20 units across 1 block.
What is the nearest MRT to Kovan Crest?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Kovan Crest is Kovan MRT, about 454 m away (~7 min walk).
Are there schools near Kovan Crest?⌄
3 schools are within 1 km of Kovan Crest, including Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary), Yuying Secondary School, Anderson Serangoon Junior College.