Block 120 Hougang Ave 1
120 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530120
Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1982, with 34 dwelling units. Across 45 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$627k (S$448 psf, 133 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 120 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1982, with 34 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1982
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 34
- Flat model
- New Generation · Improved-Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$627k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 120 Hougang Ave 1?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$627k (S$448 psf), from 45 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 13 | S$175,000recent | 67 sqm | S$243 psf |
| 4-Room | 11 | S$223,000recent | 95 sqm | S$218 psf |
| 5-Room | 21 | S$627,000recent | 137 sqm | S$438 psf |
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“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 Oct 2023.
What rent and yield does Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 get?
Flats at Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 5 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
5 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 4 | S$3,400/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 Dec 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 120 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 has 45 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$780,000 in Oct 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 137 sqm | S$780,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 137 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 137 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 133 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$286,500 |
| May 2017 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 133 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Nov 2016 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 133 sqm | S$627,000 |
| Nov 2016 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 133 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Feb 2015 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$297,000 |
| Aug 2014 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 80 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Dec 2011 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 95 sqm | S$378,000 |
| Nov 2011 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$323,000 |
What flat types are in Block 120 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 has 34 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the New Generation / Improved-Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 120 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1982, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 34 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 120 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530120. 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 694m away, around 11 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 120 Hougang Ave 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 is Kovan MRT, about 694 m away (~11 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT694 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km429 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km464 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority513 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority616 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.2 km
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 120 Hougang Ave 1?
Buying a flat at Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 (~S$627k) needs about S$4,998/mo in income and S$2,354/mo in repayments, after S$13,410 stamp duty and a S$157k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$627k) — 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$13,410
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$157k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,354/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,998/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 120 Hougang Ave 1
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$627k (S$448 psf), from 45 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$175k; 4-Room ≈ S$223k; 5-Room ≈ S$627k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1982). 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 120 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$627k. 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 120 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$627k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,998/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,354/mo after a S$157k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 120 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 is Kovan MRT, about 694 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 120 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Xinghua Primary School, Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) are within 1 km of Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.