Block 117 Hougang Ave 1
117 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530117
Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1981, with 18 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$315k (67 sqm), from 21 resales on record. The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 117 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1981, with 18 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1981
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 18
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$315k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 117 Hougang Ave 1?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$315k (S$381 psf), from 21 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 21 | S$315,000recent | 67 sqm | S$381 psf |
“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 Jan 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 117 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 has 21 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$380,000 in Jan 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 80 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$318,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$275,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$275,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 80 sqm | S$281,500 |
| Jun 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$250,000 |
| Mar 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 80 sqm | S$315,000 |
| Feb 2016 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 80 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Jun 2015 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$322,000 |
| Aug 2007 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$153,000 |
What flat types are in Block 117 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 has 18 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 is Kovan MRT, about 806 m away (~13 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT806 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 km447 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km453 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority543 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority580 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.3 km
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 117 Hougang Ave 1?
Buying a flat at Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 (~S$315k) needs about S$2,511/mo in income and S$1,183/mo in repayments, after S$4,500 stamp duty and a S$79k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$315k) — 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$4,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$79k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,183/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,511/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 117 Hougang Ave 1
What is the resale price at Block 117 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold around S$315k (67 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 117 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 has approximately 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1981). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 117 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 has 18 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 117 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 is Kovan MRT, about 806 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 117 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Xinghua Primary School, Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) are within 1 km of Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈57 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
