FreeholdOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

Serangoon Apartments

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Aug 2002 (URA)
Quick Summary

Serangoon Apartments is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 1978. Across 8 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$650k (S$446 psf, ~1,356 sqft).

Key facts about Serangoon Apartments
TenureFreehold
TOP year1978
District and areaDistrict 19 · Hougang · OCR
Nearest MRTKovan MRT, 643 m (~10 min walk)
Latest median psfS$446 psf, last 8 URA caveats to Aug 2002
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What's for sale and for rent at Serangoon Apartments?

Key Takeaway

No units at Serangoon Apartments are listed for sale or for rent on the property portals PropKaki tracks right now.

Recorded sale prices are in the sections below. Search listings across Singapore →

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What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Serangoon Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Serangoon Apartments aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 8 URA caveats, units range from 1,356 sqft to 1,496 sqft, and the middle half are 1,356 sqft to 1,496 sqft.

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What is the price and PSF at Serangoon Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$650k (S$446 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.8% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$650k

recent · 8 sales on record

Median PSF

S$446 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$1,000

17 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

1.8%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2002.

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What has recently sold at Serangoon Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Serangoon Apartments has 8 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$520,000 in Aug 2002 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Aug 2002S$520,0001,496S$348 psf
Oct 2000S$650,0001,496S$434 psf
Feb 1997S$747,0001,356S$551 psf
Apr 1996S$673,0001,356S$496 psf
Jan 1996S$750,0001,496S$501 psf
Nov 1995S$720,0001,496S$481 psf
Aug 1995S$605,0001,356S$446 psf
Apr 1995S$590,0001,356S$435 psf

8 sales and 17 rentals on record since Apr 1995. Source: URA.

5

Is Serangoon Apartments a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Serangoon Apartments has only 5 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 19, 90% of 30,979 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 29% over a median 7.0-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 1.8%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 19 sold for more

90%

of 30,979 private resales

Median gain

29%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.0 years

bought to resold

Serangoon Apartments has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 19 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

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Where is Serangoon Apartments and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Serangoon Apartments is located in Hougang, in the North-East Region of Singapore.

Serangoon Apartments is a freehold apartment completed in 1978. It sits on a land area of 3,871 sqm and has a gross floor area of 5,457 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.41.

SERANGOON APARTMENTS is located at 801 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534671. 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 643m away, around 10 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 Jln Geneng Interim Pk for greenery and recreation.

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How far is Serangoon Apartments from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Serangoon Apartments is Kovan MRT, about 643 m away (~10 min walk). 2 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 km807 m
  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority933 m
  • Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.2 km
  • Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 611 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 407 mHawker centre: Kovan Market & Food Centre · 674 mPark: Jln Geneng Interim Pk · 364 m

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

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Who built Serangoon Apartments and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Serangoon Apartments was developed by .

Land area
3,871 sqm (41,667 sqft)
Gross floor area
5,457 sqm (58,739 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.41
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What does it cost to own a unit at Serangoon Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Serangoon Apartments (~S$650k) needs about S$4,758/mo in income and S$2,189/mo in repayments, after S$14,100 stamp duty and a S$163k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$650k) 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$14,100

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$163k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,189/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,758/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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How many property agents are active around Serangoon Apartments?

Key Takeaway

11,112 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 19 — where Serangoon Apartments 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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Frequently asked questions about Serangoon Apartments

Is Serangoon Apartments freehold?

Yes. Serangoon Apartments is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Serangoon Apartments?

Serangoon Apartments was completed (obtained TOP) in 1978, so it is about 48 years old.

Is Serangoon Apartments a good investment?

Serangoon Apartments has only 5 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 19, 90% of 30,979 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 29% over a median 7.0-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 1.8%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Serangoon Apartments an EC?

No. Serangoon Apartments is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

What is the price of a condo at Serangoon Apartments?

Units at Serangoon Apartments have recently sold for around S$650k (S$446 psf), the median of the last 8 URA caveats to Aug 2002. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is Serangoon Apartments located?

Serangoon Apartments is at 801 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534671, in Hougang (District 19). The nearest MRT station is Kovan MRT, about 643 m away.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Serangoon Apartments?

For a unit around S$650k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$4,758/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,189/mo after a S$163k (25%) downpayment and S$14,100 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Serangoon Apartments?

Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) is within 1 km of Serangoon Apartments. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.