Kovan Esquire
Kovan Esquire is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 1998, with 23 units across 1 block. Across 51 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.09M (S$1,075 psf, ~1,012 sqft).
| Tenure | Freehold |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 1998 |
| Units | 23 in 1 block |
| District and area | District 19 · Hougang · OCR |
| Nearest MRT | Kovan MRT, 486 m (~8 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$1,075 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2025 |
What's for sale and for rent at Kovan Esquire?
Kovan Esquire has 0 units listed for sale, and 2 units for rent at a median of S$4,800 a month.
For sale
0 listings
no asking prices
For rent
2 listings
S$4,800 – S$5,000 a month
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Kovan Esquire?
Floor plans for Kovan Esquire aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 51 URA caveats, units range from 980 sqft to 1,227 sqft, and the middle half are 1,012 sqft to 1,087 sqft.
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Unit sizes from URA caveats.
What is the price and PSF at Kovan Esquire?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.09M (S$1,075 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.2% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.09M
recent · 51 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,075 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$2,018
146 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.2%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2025.
What has recently sold at Kovan Esquire?
Kovan Esquire has 51 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,560,000 in Aug 2025 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | S$1,560,000 | 1,001 | S$1,558 psf |
| Dec 2023 | S$1,400,000 | 1,076 | S$1,301 psf |
| Dec 2020 | S$1,190,000 | 1,087 | S$1,095 psf |
| Dec 2020 | S$1,170,000 | 1,087 | S$1,076 psf |
| Nov 2020 | S$1,100,000 | 1,012 | S$1,087 psf |
| Oct 2020 | S$1,090,000 | 1,001 | S$1,089 psf |
| Sept 2015 | S$1,020,000 | 1,076 | S$948 psf |
| Nov 2014 | S$968,000 | 1,001 | S$967 psf |
| Mar 2013 | S$1,088,000 | 1,012 | S$1,075 psf |
| Dec 2012 | S$1,000,000 | 1,012 | S$988 psf |
| Jun 2012 | S$950,000 | 1,001 | S$949 psf |
| Mar 2012 | S$950,000 | 1,087 | S$874 psf |
51 sales and 146 rentals on record since Sept 1997. Source: URA.
Are prices at Kovan Esquire rising?
The median transacted PSF at Kovan Esquire has risen 119% over the past 23 years (1997–2020), from S$497 psf to S$1,087 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | S$1,087 psf | S$1.10M | 4 | +14.5% |
| 2012 | S$949 psf | S$950k | 3 | +5.3% |
| 2011 | S$901 psf | S$980k | 2 | +50.4% |
| 2009 | S$599 psf | S$645k | 5 | +12.6% |
| 2007 | S$532 psf | S$578k | 2 | +33.7% |
| 2006 | S$398 psf | S$433k | 2 | -6.4% |
| 2005 | S$425 psf | S$430k | 4 | -11.6% |
| 1999 | S$481 psf | S$520k | 2 | -12.2% |
| 1998 | S$548 psf | S$590k | 8 | +10.3% |
| 1997 | S$497 psf | S$540k | 12 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is Kovan Esquire a good investment?
Of 29 units at Kovan Esquire that were bought and later resold (bought from 1997, resold up to 2025), 79% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 43% over a median 8.2-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.2%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Sold for more than bought
79%
of 29 resales here
Median gain
43%
gross, before costs
Median hold
8.2 years
bought to resold
Every unit at Kovan Esquire with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →
Where is Kovan Esquire and what's nearby?
Kovan Esquire is located in Hougang, in the North-East Region of Singapore.
Kovan Esquire is a freehold apartment completed in 1998. The development has 23 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,846 sqm and has a gross floor area of 2,576 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.
KOVAN ESQUIRE is located at 47 Kovan Road, Singapore 548132. 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 486m away, around 8 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.
How far is Kovan Esquire from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Kovan Esquire is Kovan MRT, about 486 m away (~8 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT486 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km912 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.0 km
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary school1.1 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.
Who built Kovan Esquire and how big is the development?
Kovan Esquire was developed by —, with 23 units.
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 1,846 sqm (19,870 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 2,576 sqm (27,728 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 1.40
What does it cost to own a unit at Kovan Esquire?
Buying a unit at Kovan Esquire (~S$1.09M) needs about S$7,964/mo in income and S$3,664/mo in repayments, after S$28,120 stamp duty and a S$272k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.09M) 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$28,120
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$272k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,664/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,964/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
How many property agents are active around Kovan Esquire?
11,112 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 19 — where Kovan Esquire sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
11,112
District 19 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
72,395
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 19 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Thinking about Kovan Esquire? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Kovan Esquire's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Kovan Esquire sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Kovan Esquire
Is Kovan Esquire freehold?⌄
Yes. Kovan Esquire is freehold, so ownership does not run out.
How old is Kovan Esquire?⌄
Kovan Esquire was completed (obtained TOP) in 1998, so it is about 28 years old.
Is Kovan Esquire a good investment?⌄
Of 29 units at Kovan Esquire that were bought and later resold (bought from 1997, resold up to 2025), 79% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 43% over a median 8.2-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.2%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is Kovan Esquire an EC?⌄
No. Kovan Esquire is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).
What is the price of a condo at Kovan Esquire?⌄
Units at Kovan Esquire have recently sold for around S$1.09M (S$1,075 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2025. The price depends on size, floor and facing.
Where is Kovan Esquire located?⌄
Kovan Esquire is at 47 Kovan Road, Singapore 548132, in Hougang (District 19). The nearest MRT station is Kovan MRT, about 486 m away.
How many units are there in Kovan Esquire?⌄
Kovan Esquire has 23 units in 1 block.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Kovan Esquire?⌄
For a unit around S$1.09M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$7,964/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,664/mo after a S$272k (25%) downpayment and S$28,120 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at Kovan Esquire going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at Kovan Esquire has risen about 119% between 1997 and 2020, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.