FreeholdOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

Kovan Primera

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 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 3 units for sale from S$1.49M to S$1.49M.

Key facts about Kovan Primera
TenureFreehold
TOP year2005
DeveloperREVITECH PTE LTD
Units22 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 19 · Hougang · OCR
Nearest MRTSerangoon MRT, 767 m (~12 min walk)
Latest median psfS$999 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2024
1

What's for sale and for rent at Kovan Primera?

Key Takeaway

Kovan Primera has 3 units listed for sale, asking S$1.49M to S$1.49M (median S$1,344 psf), and 1 unit for rent at a median of S$1,300 a month.

For sale

3 listings

S$1.49M – S$1.49M

For rent

1 listing

S$1,300 – S$1,300 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
2-bedroom3S$1.49M–S$1.49MS$1,344 psf

Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Kovan Primera?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Kovan Primera aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 40 URA caveats, units range from 926 sqft to 2,121 sqft, and the middle half are 958 sqft to 1,690 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
2-bedroom1,109 sqftS$1.49M · S$1,344 psf

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Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

6

Is Kovan Primera a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 18 units at Kovan Primera that were bought and later resold (bought from 2005, resold up to 2024), 100% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 58% over a median 4.8-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.6%. Units listed now ask about 35% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

100%

of 18 resales here

Median gain

58%

gross, before costs

Median hold

4.8 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Kovan Primera with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

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.

8

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.

9

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
10

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
11

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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12

How many property agents are active around Kovan Primera?

Key Takeaway

11,112 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

11,112

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.

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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

Is Kovan Primera freehold?

Yes. Kovan Primera is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Kovan Primera?

Kovan Primera was completed (obtained TOP) in 2005, so it is about 21 years old.

Is Kovan Primera a good investment?

Of 18 units at Kovan Primera that were bought and later resold (bought from 2005, resold up to 2024), 100% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 58% over a median 4.8-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.6%. Units listed now ask about 35% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Kovan Primera an EC?

No. Kovan Primera is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Kovan Primera?

Kovan Primera was developed by REVITECH PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Kovan Primera?

Units at Kovan Primera have recently sold for around S$1.25M (S$999 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2024. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 3 units are listed for sale from S$1.49M to S$1.49M.

Where is Kovan Primera located?

Kovan Primera is at 89 Kovan Road, Singapore 548177, in Hougang (District 19). The nearest MRT station is Serangoon MRT, about 767 m away.

How many units are there in Kovan Primera?

Kovan Primera has 22 units in 1 block.

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.

Are prices at Kovan Primera going up?

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

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 get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.