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FreeholdOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

Kovan Crest

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 20 June 2026Data through May 2025 (URA)
Quick Summary

Kovan Crest is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 1999, with 20 units across 1 block. Units have recently transacted around S$920k (S$743 psf), from 20 sales on record.

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What are the key facts about Kovan Crest?

Key Takeaway

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
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What is the price and PSF at Kovan Crest?

Key Takeaway

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.

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What has recently sold at Kovan Crest?

Key Takeaway

Kovan Crest has 20 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,760,000 in May 2025 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
May 2025S$1,760,0001,292S$1,363 psf
Apr 2025S$1,490,0001,087S$1,371 psf
Feb 2025S$1,665,0001,238S$1,345 psf
Sept 2023S$1,640,0001,281S$1,280 psf
Aug 2018S$1,340,0001,281S$1,046 psf
Dec 2016S$960,0001,087S$883 psf
Apr 2010S$920,0001,238S$743 psf
Mar 2010S$900,0001,292S$697 psf
Jun 2008S$720,0001,238S$582 psf
Mar 2008S$647,0001,087S$595 psf
Mar 2007S$605,0001,292S$468 psf
Apr 1999S$682,1561,238S$551 psf

20 sales and 90 rentals on record since Dec 1998. Source: URA.

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Where is Kovan Crest and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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.

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How far is Kovan Crest from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 435 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 294 mHawker centre: Kovan Market & Food Centre · 517 mPark: Richards Ave Pk · 309 m

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

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What facilities does Kovan Crest have?

Key Takeaway

Kovan Crest has 2 facilities, including Basement car park, 24 hours security.

Basement car park24 hours security
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What does it cost to own a unit at Kovan Crest?

Key Takeaway

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.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$920k) 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$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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Frequently asked questions about Kovan Crest

What is the price at Kovan Crest?

Units at Kovan Crest have recently transacted around S$920k (S$743 psf), from 20 sales on record (URA caveat data).

Is Kovan Crest freehold or leasehold?

Kovan Crest is freehold.

When was Kovan Crest built?

Kovan Crest obtained TOP in 1999.

What is the rental yield at Kovan Crest?

Gross rental yield at Kovan Crest is about 3.2%, based on median current rents and prices.

How many units are in Kovan Crest?

Kovan Crest has 20 units across 1 block.

What facilities does Kovan Crest have?

Kovan Crest has 2 facilities, including Basement car park, 24 hours security.

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.

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