Kovan Residences
Kovan Residences is a 99-year condominium in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 2011, with 521 units across 9 blocks. Across 901 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.54M (S$1,872 psf, ~1,259 sqft). The lease has approximately 80 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Kovan Residences?
Kovan Residences is a 99-year condominium in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 2011, with 521 units across 9 blocks.
- Tenure
- 99-year
- TOP / Completion
- 2011
- Developer
- CENTURION KOVAN PTE LTD
- Total units
- 521
- Blocks
- 9
- District / Area
- District 19 (Hougang)
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median PSF
- S$1,872 psf
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 80 years
What is the price and PSF at Kovan Residences?
Units have recently transacted around S$2.54M (S$1,872 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.1% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$2.54M
recent · 901 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,872 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$4,405
1,357 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.1%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Jun 2026.
What has recently sold at Kovan Residences?
Kovan Residences has 901 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,523,000 in Jun 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | S$2,523,000 | 1,259 | S$2,003 psf |
| May 2026 | S$2,668,000 | 1,442 | S$1,850 psf |
| May 2026 | S$3,050,000 | 2,217 | S$1,375 psf |
| Apr 2026 | S$2,545,000 | 1,259 | S$2,021 psf |
| Mar 2026 | S$1,788,000 | 947 | S$1,888 psf |
| Mar 2026 | S$2,700,000 | 1,442 | S$1,872 psf |
| Feb 2026 | S$1,750,000 | 947 | S$1,847 psf |
| Jan 2026 | S$3,158,000 | 1,776 | S$1,778 psf |
| Nov 2025 | S$2,542,000 | 1,259 | S$2,018 psf |
| Nov 2025 | S$1,635,000 | 883 | S$1,852 psf |
| Nov 2025 | S$2,538,000 | 1,259 | S$2,015 psf |
| Oct 2025 | S$2,520,000 | 1,281 | S$1,967 psf |
901 sales and 1,357 rentals on record since Jul 2008. Source: URA.
Are prices at Kovan Residences rising?
The median transacted PSF at Kovan Residences has risen 69% over the past 9 years (2017–2026), from S$1,095 psf to S$1,850 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | S$1,850 psf | S$2.54M | 8 | +1.0% |
| 2025 | S$1,832 psf | S$2.43M | 20 | +6.0% |
| 2024 | S$1,729 psf | S$2.32M | 16 | +11.0% |
| 2023 | S$1,558 psf | S$2.26M | 18 | +6.1% |
| 2022 | S$1,469 psf | S$1.92M | 28 | +15.9% |
| 2021 | S$1,268 psf | S$1.92M | 28 | +6.5% |
| 2020 | S$1,191 psf | S$1.68M | 18 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | S$1,217 psf | S$1.59M | 20 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | S$1,224 psf | S$1.59M | 23 | +11.8% |
| 2017 | S$1,095 psf | S$1.45M | 30 | — |
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 Residences?
11,112 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 19 — where Kovan Residences 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 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 Residences and what's nearby?
Kovan Residences is located in Hougang, in the North-East Region of Singapore.
Kovan Residences is a 99-year condominium completed in 2011. It was developed by CENTURION KOVAN PTE LTD. The development has 521 residential units. It sits on a land area of 17,634 sqm and has a gross floor area of 61,719 sqm. The plot ratio is 3.5.
KOVAN RESIDENCES is located at 3 Kovan Road, Singapore 544894. 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 101m away, around 2 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Kovan Market & Food Centre for food options, and Richards Ave Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Meeting room, Playground, Sauna, and Swimming pool.
Who built Kovan Residences and how big is the development?
Kovan Residences was developed by CENTURION KOVAN PTE LTD, designed by ONG & ONG PTE LTD, with 521 units over up to 18 storeys.
- Developer
- CENTURION KOVAN PTE LTD
- Architect
- ONG & ONG PTE LTD
- Main contractor
- LIAN BENG CONSTRUCTION (1988) PTE LTD
- Floors
- 18 storeys
- Blocks
- 9
- Land area
- 17,634 sqm (189,811 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 61,719 sqm (664,337 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 3.50
How far is Kovan Residences from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Kovan Residences is Kovan MRT, about 101 m away (~2 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT101 m · ~2 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km485 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority680 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km703 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.1 km
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary school1.3 km
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does Kovan Residences have?
Kovan Residences has 5 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Meeting room, Playground, Sauna, and more.
What does it cost to own a unit at Kovan Residences?
Buying a unit at Kovan Residences (~S$2.54M) needs about S$18,579/mo in income and S$8,548/mo in repayments, after S$96,500 stamp duty and a S$635k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$96,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$635k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$8,548/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$18,579/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Kovan Residences's own transactions.
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Frequently asked questions about Kovan Residences
How much does a unit at Kovan Residences cost?⌄
Units at Kovan Residences have recently transacted around S$2.54M (S$1,872 psf), from 901 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 Residences?⌄
For a unit around S$2.54M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$18,579/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$8,548/mo after a S$635k (25%) downpayment and S$96,500 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is Kovan Residences a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 2.1%; median PSF has risen about 69% since 2017. 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 Residences going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Kovan Residences has risen about 69% between 2017 and 2026, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Kovan Residences freehold or leasehold?⌄
Kovan Residences is 99-year, with approximately 80 years remaining on the lease.
When was Kovan Residences built and who developed it?⌄
Kovan Residences obtained TOP in 2011, developed by CENTURION KOVAN PTE LTD, with 521 units across 9 blocks.
What is the nearest MRT to Kovan Residences?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Kovan Residences is Kovan MRT, about 101 m away (~2 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Kovan Residences?⌄
Xinghua Primary School is within 1 km of Kovan Residences — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.