Block 118 Hougang Ave 1
118 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530118
Block 118 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1981, with 15 dwelling units. Across 16 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$285k (S$337 psf, 81 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 118 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 118 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1981, with 15 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1981
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 15
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$285k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 118 Hougang Ave 1?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$285k (S$337 psf), from 16 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 16 | S$285,000recent | 74 sqm | S$337 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 Dec 2024.
What has recently sold at Block 118 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 118 Hougang Ave 1 has 16 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$420,000 in Dec 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 81 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 81 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Sept 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 81 sqm | S$292,000 |
| Feb 2015 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 81 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Mar 2011 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$285,000 |
| Oct 2009 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$243,000 |
| Apr 2001 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$130,000 |
| Dec 2000 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 81 sqm | S$172,000 |
| Jan 1998 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 81 sqm | S$190,000 |
| Dec 1996 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 81 sqm | S$209,000 |
What flat types are in Block 118 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 118 Hougang Ave 1 has 15 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 118 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 118 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 118 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 15 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 118 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530118. 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 794m away, around 12 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 118 Hougang Ave 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 118 Hougang Ave 1 is Kovan MRT, about 794 m away (~12 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT794 m · ~12 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 km382 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km508 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority524 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority596 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 118 Hougang Ave 1?
Buying a flat at Block 118 Hougang Ave 1 (~S$285k) needs about S$2,272/mo in income and S$1,070/mo in repayments, after S$3,900 stamp duty and a S$71k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$285k) — 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$3,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$71k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,070/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,272/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 118 Hougang Ave 1
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 118 Hougang Ave 1 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 118 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$285k (S$337 psf), from 16 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 118 Hougang Ave 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 118 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 118 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$285k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,272/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,070/mo after a S$71k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 118 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 118 Hougang Ave 1 is Kovan MRT, about 794 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 118 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary), Xinghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 118 Hougang Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.