FreeholdOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

Kovan Primera

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jul 2024 (URA)
Quick Summary

Kovan Primera is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 2005, with 22 units across 1 block. Across 40 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.25M (S$999 psf, ~1,109 sqft). There are 2 units for sale from S$1.49M to S$1.49M.

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What are the key facts about Kovan Primera?

Key Takeaway

Kovan Primera is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 2005, with 22 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
2005
Developer
REVITECH PTE LTD
Total units
22
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 19 (Hougang)
Market segment
OCR
Median PSF
S$999 psf
Last transacted
Jul 2024
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Kovan Primera?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.25M (S$999 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.6% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.25M

recent · 40 sales on record

Median PSF

S$999 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,695

38 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.6%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,344 psf — about 35% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2024.

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What has recently sold at Kovan Primera?

Key Takeaway

Kovan Primera has 40 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,860,000 in Jul 2024 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2024S$1,860,0001,421S$1,309 psf
Jul 2024S$1,275,000958S$1,331 psf
Oct 2023S$2,200,0001,862S$1,181 psf
Apr 2017S$1,450,0001,690S$858 psf
Jan 2015S$950,000926S$1,026 psf
Feb 2013S$1,010,000958S$1,054 psf
May 2012S$1,250,0001,270S$984 psf
Jan 2012S$925,000926S$999 psf
Nov 2011S$1,270,0001,270S$1,000 psf
Jan 2011S$780,000926S$843 psf
Jan 2011S$1,357,0001,690S$803 psf
Dec 2010S$860,0001,109S$776 psf

40 sales and 38 rentals on record since Jun 2005. Source: URA.

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Are prices at Kovan Primera rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Kovan Primera has risen 179% over the past 19 years (20052024), from S$469 psf to S$1,309 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2024S$1,309 psfS$1.27M2+33.0%
2012S$984 psfS$925k2+16.7%
2011S$843 psfS$1.27M3+15.3%
2010S$731 psfS$860k3-0.7%
2009S$736 psfS$730k2+21.1%
2008S$608 psfS$632k2+9.9%
2007S$553 psfS$600k6+10.6%
2006S$500 psfS$644k9+6.6%
2005S$469 psfS$665k7

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

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How many property agents are active around Kovan Primera?

Key Takeaway

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

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What bedroom types are available at Kovan Primera?

Key Takeaway

Kovan Primera has 2 units listed for sale, spanning 2-bedroom layouts.

Based on units currently listed for sale.

BedroomsFor salePrice rangeMedian PSF
2-bedroom2S$1.49M–S$1.49MS$1,344 psf
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Where is Kovan Primera and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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

Kovan Primera is a freehold apartment completed in 2005. It was developed by REVITECH PTE LTD. The development has 22 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,731 sqm and has a gross floor area of 2,423 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.

KOVAN PRIMERA is located at 89 Kovan Road, Singapore 548177. 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 Serangoon MRT, approximately 767m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include NEX for shopping, THONG CHEW FOOD INDUSTRIES PTE LTD for groceries, Kovan Market & Food Centre for food options, and Jln Geneng Interim Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, 24 hours security, and Swimming pool.

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Who built Kovan Primera and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Kovan Primera was developed by REVITECH PTE LTD, with 22 units.

Developer
REVITECH PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
1,731 sqm (18,632 sqft)
Gross floor area
2,423 sqm (26,081 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.40
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How far is Kovan Primera from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Kovan Primera is Serangoon MRT, about 767 m away (~12 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km899 m
  • St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km972 m
  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority979 m
  • Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
  • Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Yangzheng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Nex · 799 mSupermarket: Thong Chew Food Industries Pte Ltd · 304 mHawker centre: Kovan Market & Food Centre · 993 mPark: Jln Geneng Interim Pk · 358 m

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

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What facilities does Kovan Primera have?

Key Takeaway

Kovan Primera has 5 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, 24 hours security, and more.

Barbeque AreaCovered car parkGymnasium room24 hours securitySwimming pool
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What does it cost to own a unit at Kovan Primera?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Kovan Primera (~S$1.25M) needs about S$9,150/mo in income and S$4,210/mo in repayments, after S$34,600 stamp duty and a S$313k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.25M) 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$34,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$313k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$4,210/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$9,150/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about Kovan Primera

How much does a unit at Kovan Primera cost?

Units at Kovan Primera have recently transacted around S$1.25M (S$999 psf), from 40 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 Primera?

For a unit around S$1.25M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$9,150/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,210/mo after a S$313k (25%) downpayment and S$34,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Kovan Primera a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 2.6%, and current asking prices sit about 35% above the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 179% since 2005. 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 Primera going up?

The median transacted PSF at Kovan Primera has risen about 179% between 2005 and 2024, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Kovan Primera freehold or leasehold?

Kovan Primera is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Kovan Primera built and who developed it?

Kovan Primera obtained TOP in 2005, developed by REVITECH PTE LTD, with 22 units across 1 block.

How many units are for sale at Kovan Primera?

There are 2 units for sale at Kovan Primera, from S$1.49M to S$1.49M.

What is the nearest MRT to Kovan Primera?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Kovan Primera is Serangoon MRT, about 767 m away (~12 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Kovan Primera?

Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) is within 1 km of Kovan Primera — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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