Block 116 Hougang Ave 1
116 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530116
Block 116 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1980, with 142 dwelling units. Across 149 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$405k (S$509 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 54 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 116 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 116 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1980, with 142 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1980
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 142
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$405k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 54 years
What are resale prices at Block 116 Hougang Ave 1?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$405k (S$509 psf), from 149 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 137 | S$395,000recent | 67 sqm | S$485 psf |
| 4-Room | 12 | S$237,000recent | 91 sqm | S$242 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$450k) and 1 for rent — search all listings.
“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 116 Hougang Ave 1 get?
Flats at Block 116 Hougang Ave 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,500/mo |
| 4-Room | 9 | S$3,200/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 116 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 116 Hougang Ave 1 has 149 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$490,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 81 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 82 sqm | S$482,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$498,888 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 82 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 81 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$395,000 |
| May 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$279,000 |
What flat types are in Block 116 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 116 Hougang Ave 1 has 142 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 116 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 116 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 116 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1980, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 142 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 116 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530116. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, the Hougang planning area. The block falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Kovan MRT, approximately 837m away, around 13 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET (1996) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 105 Hougang Ave 1 for food options, Aroozoo Ave Pg for greenery and recreation, and Aljunied Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 116 Hougang Ave 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 116 Hougang Ave 1 is Kovan MRT, about 837 m away (~13 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT837 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km377 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority510 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km522 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority612 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.3 km
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 116 Hougang Ave 1?
Buying a flat at Block 116 Hougang Ave 1 (~S$405k) needs about S$3,229/mo in income and S$1,521/mo in repayments, after S$6,750 stamp duty and a S$101k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$405k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$6,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$101k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,521/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,229/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 116 Hougang Ave 1
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 116 Hougang Ave 1 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 116 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$405k (S$509 psf), from 149 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 116 Hougang Ave 1 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$395k; 4-Room ≈ S$237k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 116 Hougang Ave 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 116 Hougang Ave 1 has about 54 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1980). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 116 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 116 Hougang Ave 1 is about 8.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$405k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 116 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$405k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,229/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,521/mo after a S$101k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 116 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 116 Hougang Ave 1 is Kovan MRT, about 837 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 116 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary), Xinghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 116 Hougang Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.