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. Across 21 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$315k (S$381 psf, 67 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- New Generation
- 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 of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 117 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1981, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 18 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 117 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530117. 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 806m 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 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 117 Hougang Ave 1
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$315k (S$381 psf), from 21 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 117 Hougang Ave 1 has about 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1981). 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 117 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$315k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,511/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,183/mo after a S$79k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.