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Block 117 Hougang Ave 1

117 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530117

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Jan 2025 (HDB)
Quick Summary

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.

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What are the key facts about Block 117 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

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
2

What are resale prices at Block 117 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$315k (S$381 psf), from 21 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room21S$315,000recent67 sqmS$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.

3

What has recently sold at Block 117 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 has 21 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$380,000 in Jan 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jan 20253-Room04 TO 0667 sqmS$380,000
Jan 20243-Room01 TO 0367 sqmS$370,000
Jun 20223-Room01 TO 0380 sqmS$410,000
Oct 20213-Room01 TO 0367 sqmS$318,000
Sept 20203-Room01 TO 0367 sqmS$275,000
Aug 20203-Room01 TO 0367 sqmS$275,000
Jul 20203-Room01 TO 0380 sqmS$281,500
Jun 20203-Room01 TO 0367 sqmS$250,000
Mar 20173-Room01 TO 0380 sqmS$315,000
Feb 20163-Room04 TO 0680 sqmS$330,000
Jun 20153-Room04 TO 0667 sqmS$322,000
Aug 20073-Room01 TO 0367 sqmS$153,000
4

What flat types are in Block 117 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 has 18 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

3-Room: 18
5

How far is Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 738 mSupermarket: Prime Supermarket (1996) Pte Ltd · 282 mHawker centre: Blk 105 Hougang Ave 1 · 227 mPark: Aroozoo Ave Pg · 300 m

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

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 117 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

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.

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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.

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