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FreeholdOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

Kovan Esquire

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

Kovan Esquire is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 1998, with 23 units across 1 block. Units have recently transacted around S$1.09M (S$1,075 psf), from 51 sales on record.

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What are the key facts about Kovan Esquire?

Key Takeaway

Kovan Esquire is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 1998, with 23 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1998
Developer
Total units
23
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 19 (Hougang)
Market segment
OCR
Median PSF
S$1,075 psf
Last transacted
Aug 2025
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Kovan Esquire?

Key Takeaway

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.

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What has recently sold at Kovan Esquire?

Key Takeaway

Kovan Esquire has 51 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,560,000 in Aug 2025 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Aug 2025S$1,560,0001,001S$1,558 psf
Dec 2023S$1,400,0001,076S$1,301 psf
Dec 2020S$1,190,0001,087S$1,095 psf
Dec 2020S$1,170,0001,087S$1,076 psf
Nov 2020S$1,100,0001,012S$1,087 psf
Oct 2020S$1,090,0001,001S$1,089 psf
Sept 2015S$1,020,0001,076S$948 psf
Nov 2014S$968,0001,001S$967 psf
Mar 2013S$1,088,0001,012S$1,075 psf
Dec 2012S$1,000,0001,012S$988 psf
Jun 2012S$950,0001,001S$949 psf
Mar 2012S$950,0001,087S$874 psf

51 sales and 146 rentals on record since Sept 1997. Source: URA.

4

Where is Kovan Esquire and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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.

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How far is Kovan Esquire from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 469 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 325 mHawker centre: Kovan Market & Food Centre · 551 mPark: Richards Ave Pk · 325 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 Esquire?

Key Takeaway

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

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Frequently asked questions about Kovan Esquire

What is the price at Kovan Esquire?

Units at Kovan Esquire have recently transacted around S$1.09M (S$1,075 psf), from 51 sales on record (URA caveat data).

Is Kovan Esquire freehold or leasehold?

Kovan Esquire is freehold.

When was Kovan Esquire built?

Kovan Esquire obtained TOP in 1998.

What is the rental yield at Kovan Esquire?

Gross rental yield at Kovan Esquire is about 2.2%, based on median current rents and prices.

How many units are in Kovan Esquire?

Kovan Esquire has 23 units across 1 block.

What is the nearest MRT to Kovan Esquire?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Kovan Esquire is Kovan MRT, about 486 m away (~8 min walk).

Are there schools near Kovan Esquire?

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

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