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).
What are the key facts about Kovan Esquire?
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
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.
How many property agents are active around Kovan Esquire?
11,111 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
11,111
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 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.
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
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.
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
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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
How much does a unit at Kovan Esquire cost?⌄
Units at Kovan Esquire have recently transacted around S$1.09M (S$1,075 psf), from 51 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 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.
Is Kovan Esquire a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 2.2%; median PSF has risen about 119% since 1997. 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 Esquire going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Kovan Esquire has risen about 119% between 1997 and 2020, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Kovan Esquire freehold or leasehold?⌄
Kovan Esquire is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was Kovan Esquire built and who developed it?⌄
Kovan Esquire obtained TOP in 1998, with 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).