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FreeholdOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

The Old House

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 20 June 2026Data through Mar 2023 (URA)
Quick Summary

The Old House is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 2003, with 6 units across 1 block. Units have recently transacted around S$838k (S$583 psf), from 12 sales on record.

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What are the key facts about The Old House?

Key Takeaway

The Old House is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 2003, with 6 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
2003
Developer
CHIA CHU KENG ALIAS CHIA CHER KENG & TAN SOH LING (MS)
Total units
6
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 19 (Hougang)
Market segment
OCR
Median PSF
S$583 psf
Last transacted
Mar 2023
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at The Old House?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$838k (S$583 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 5.2% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$838k

recent · 12 sales on record

Median PSF

S$583 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$3,600

6 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

5.2%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Mar 2023.

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What has recently sold at The Old House?

Key Takeaway

The Old House has 12 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,660,000 in Mar 2023 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Mar 2023S$1,660,0001,130S$1,469 psf
Aug 2021S$1,800,0001,830S$984 psf
Jun 2016S$940,0001,130S$832 psf
Jun 2014S$1,090,0001,184S$921 psf
Dec 2012S$1,610,0001,851S$870 psf
Feb 2011S$838,0001,130S$741 psf
Dec 2010S$1,079,0001,851S$583 psf
Sept 2007S$650,0001,184S$549 psf
Oct 2005S$760,0001,830S$415 psf
Aug 2003S$570,0001,184S$481 psf
Aug 2003S$770,0001,851S$416 psf
Aug 2003S$528,0001,130S$467 psf

12 sales and 6 rentals on record since Aug 2003. Source: URA.

4

Where is The Old House and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

The Old House is located in Hougang, in the North-East Region of Singapore.

The Old House is a freehold apartment completed in 2003. It was developed by CHIA CHU KENG ALIAS CHIA CHER KENG & TAN SOH LING (MS). The development has 6 residential units. It sits on a land area of 382 sqm and has a gross floor area of 1,145 sqm. The plot ratio is 3.0.

THE OLD HOUSE is located at 1011 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534749. 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 384m away, around 6 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 Car Park and 24 hours security.

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How far is The Old House from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Old House is Kovan MRT, about 384 m away (~6 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km265 m
  • Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority631 m
  • Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km691 m
  • Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority881 m
  • Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 431 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 431 mHawker centre: Kovan Market & Food Centre · 430 mPark: Richards Ave Pk · 621 m

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

6

What facilities does The Old House have?

Key Takeaway

The Old House has 2 facilities, including Car Park, 24 hours security.

Car Park24 hours security
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What does it cost to own a unit at The Old House?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Old House (~S$838k) needs about S$6,134/mo in income and S$2,822/mo in repayments, after S$19,740 stamp duty and a S$210k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$838k) 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$19,740

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$210k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,822/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$6,134/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Frequently asked questions about The Old House

What is the price at The Old House?

Units at The Old House have recently transacted around S$838k (S$583 psf), from 12 sales on record (URA caveat data).

Is The Old House freehold or leasehold?

The Old House is freehold.

When was The Old House built?

The Old House obtained TOP in 2003, developed by CHIA CHU KENG ALIAS CHIA CHER KENG & TAN SOH LING (MS).

What is the rental yield at The Old House?

Gross rental yield at The Old House is about 5.2%, based on median current rents and prices.

How many units are in The Old House?

The Old House has 6 units across 1 block.

What facilities does The Old House have?

The Old House has 2 facilities, including Car Park, 24 hours security.

What is the nearest MRT to The Old House?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Old House is Kovan MRT, about 384 m away (~6 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of The Old House?

Xinghua Primary School, Holy Innocents' Primary School are within 1 km of The Old House — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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