FreeholdOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

Serangoon Apartments

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 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).

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What are the key facts about Serangoon Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Serangoon Apartments is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 1978.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1978
Developer
Total units
Blocks
District / Area
District 19 (Hougang)
Market segment
OCR
Median PSF
S$446 psf
Last transacted
Aug 2002
Remaining lease
Freehold
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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.

4

How many property agents are active around Serangoon Apartments?

Key Takeaway

11,111 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

11,111

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

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Is Serangoon Apartments a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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Frequently asked questions about Serangoon Apartments

How much does a unit at Serangoon Apartments cost?

Units at Serangoon Apartments have recently transacted around S$650k (S$446 psf), from 8 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

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.

Is Serangoon Apartments a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 1.8%. 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.

Is Serangoon Apartments freehold or leasehold?

Serangoon Apartments is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Serangoon Apartments built and who developed it?

Serangoon Apartments obtained TOP in 1978.

What is the nearest MRT to Serangoon Apartments?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Serangoon Apartments is Kovan MRT, about 643 m away (~10 min walk).

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 qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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