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Block 120 Hougang Ave 1

120 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530120

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Oct 2023 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1982, with 34 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$627k (133 sqm), from 45 resales on record. The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 120 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

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
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$627k
Last transacted
Oct 2023
Remaining lease
≈ 59 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 120 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$627k (S$448 psf), from 45 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room13S$175,000recent67 sqmS$243 psf
4-Room11S$223,000recent95 sqmS$218 psf
5-Room21S$627,000recent137 sqmS$438 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 Oct 2023.

3

What has recently sold at Block 120 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 has 45 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$780,000 in Oct 2023 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Oct 20235-Room01 TO 03137 sqmS$780,000
May 20235-Room01 TO 03137 sqmS$850,000
Aug 20225-Room01 TO 03137 sqmS$730,000
Dec 20205-Room01 TO 03133 sqmS$680,000
Sept 20203-Room04 TO 0667 sqmS$286,500
May 20175-Room01 TO 03133 sqmS$700,000
Nov 20165-Room01 TO 03133 sqmS$627,000
Nov 20165-Room01 TO 03133 sqmS$715,000
Feb 20153-Room04 TO 0667 sqmS$297,000
Aug 20143-Room01 TO 0380 sqmS$355,000
Dec 20114-Room01 TO 0395 sqmS$378,000
Nov 20113-Room01 TO 0367 sqmS$323,000
4

What flat types are in Block 120 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 has 34 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

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

5-Room: 163-Room: 94-Room: 9
5

How far is Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 624 mSupermarket: Prime Supermarket (1996) Pte Ltd · 367 mHawker centre: Blk 105 Hougang Ave 1 · 299 mPark: Aroozoo Ave Pg · 188 m

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

6

What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 120 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

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

What is the resale price at Block 120 Hougang Ave 1?

5-Room flats at Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold around S$627k (133 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$175k; 4-Room ≈ S$223k; 5-Room ≈ S$627k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 120 Hougang Ave 1?

Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 has approximately 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1982). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 120 Hougang Ave 1?

Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 has 34 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.

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.

Is Block 120 Hougang Ave 1 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 120 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 (≈59 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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