FreeholdOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

Kovan Lodge

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Apr 2016 (URA)
Quick Summary

Kovan Lodge is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 1984, with 16 units. Across 22 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$930k (S$459 psf, ~1,916 sqft).

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What are the key facts about Kovan Lodge?

Key Takeaway

Kovan Lodge is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 1984, with 16 units.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1984
Developer
Total units
16
Blocks
District / Area
District 19 (Hougang)
Market segment
OCR
Median PSF
S$459 psf
Last transacted
Apr 2016
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Kovan Lodge?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$930k (S$459 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.1% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$930k

recent · 22 sales on record

Median PSF

S$459 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$1,661

38 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.1%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Apr 2016.

3

What has recently sold at Kovan Lodge?

Key Takeaway

Kovan Lodge has 22 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,670,000 in Apr 2016 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Apr 2016S$1,670,0002,067S$808 psf
Aug 2015S$1,380,0001,776S$777 psf
Aug 2013S$1,600,0001,776S$901 psf
Jan 2013S$1,603,0001,776S$903 psf
Jul 2011S$1,420,0001,916S$741 psf
Apr 2010S$950,0001,776S$535 psf
Aug 2009S$880,0001,916S$459 psf
Jul 2009S$930,0002,067S$450 psf
Mar 2009S$700,0002,067S$339 psf
Dec 2008S$870,0002,088S$417 psf
Sept 2008S$855,0002,024S$423 psf
Jul 2008S$810,0001,776S$456 psf

22 sales and 38 rentals on record since Mar 1995. Source: URA.

4

Are prices at Kovan Lodge rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Kovan Lodge has risen 132% over the past 13 years (20002013), from S$389 psf to S$901 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2013S$901 psfS$1.60M2+100.2%
2009S$450 psfS$880k3+6.4%
2008S$423 psfS$855k5+36.0%
2004S$311 psfS$670k2-20.1%
2000S$389 psfS$780k2

Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.

5

How many property agents are active around Kovan Lodge?

Key Takeaway

11,111 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 19 — where Kovan Lodge 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.

6

Where is Kovan Lodge and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Kovan Lodge is located in Hougang, in the North-East Region of Singapore.

Kovan Lodge is a freehold apartment completed in 1984. The development has 16 residential units. It sits on a land area of 2,517 sqm and has a gross floor area of 3,484 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.

KOVAN LODGE is located at 51A Kovan Road, Singapore 548135. 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 522m 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. Facilities in the development include Basement car park and 24 hours security.

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Who built Kovan Lodge and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Kovan Lodge was developed by , with 16 units.

Land area
2,517 sqm (27,093 sqft)
Gross floor area
3,484 sqm (37,501 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.40
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How far is Kovan Lodge from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Kovan Lodge is Kovan MRT, about 522 m away (~8 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km.

Getting around

Schools nearby

  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km894 m
  • Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary school1.0 km
  • Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.0 km
  • Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 501 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 342 mHawker centre: Kovan Market & Food Centre · 580 mPark: Richards Ave Pk · 364 m

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

9

What facilities does Kovan Lodge have?

Key Takeaway

Kovan Lodge 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 Lodge?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Kovan Lodge (~S$930k) needs about S$6,808/mo in income and S$3,132/mo in repayments, after S$22,500 stamp duty and a S$233k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$930k) 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$22,500

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$233k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,132/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$6,808/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about Kovan Lodge? Ask before you commit.

A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Kovan Lodge's own transactions.

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Is Kovan Lodge a good buy, and what are units selling for?

Recent units at Kovan Lodge sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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Frequently asked questions about Kovan Lodge

How much does a unit at Kovan Lodge cost?

Units at Kovan Lodge have recently transacted around S$930k (S$459 psf), from 22 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 Lodge?

For a unit around S$930k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$6,808/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,132/mo after a S$233k (25%) downpayment and S$22,500 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Kovan Lodge a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 2.1%; median PSF has risen about 132% since 2000. 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 Lodge going up?

The median transacted PSF at Kovan Lodge has risen about 132% between 2000 and 2013, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Kovan Lodge freehold or leasehold?

Kovan Lodge is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Kovan Lodge built and who developed it?

Kovan Lodge obtained TOP in 1984, with 16 units.

What is the nearest MRT to Kovan Lodge?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Kovan Lodge is Kovan MRT, about 522 m away (~8 min walk).

Are there schools near Kovan Lodge?

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

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