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Block 126 Hougang Ave 1

126 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530126

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

Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1982, with 127 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$400k (67 sqm), from 176 resales on record. The lease has approximately 56 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 126 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1982, with 127 dwelling units.

Town
Hougang
Planning area
Hougang
Completed
1982
Storeys
13
Total units
127
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$400k
Last transacted
Mar 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 56 years
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What are resale prices at Block 126 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$400k (S$520 psf), from 176 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room173S$400,000recent67 sqmS$520 psf
4-Room3S$215,00094 sqmS$212 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 Mar 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 126 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 has 176 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$390,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Mar 20263-Room04 TO 0670 sqmS$390,000
Feb 20263-Room04 TO 0680 sqmS$475,000
Jan 20263-Room01 TO 0367 sqmS$483,000
Jul 20253-Room10 TO 1267 sqmS$465,000
Oct 20243-Room01 TO 0370 sqmS$380,000
Apr 20243-Room04 TO 0667 sqmS$375,000
Dec 20233-Room07 TO 0967 sqmS$402,000
Oct 20233-Room04 TO 0667 sqmS$346,000
Jul 20233-Room13 TO 1567 sqmS$423,000
Jun 20233-Room01 TO 0367 sqmS$365,000
Apr 20233-Room10 TO 1267 sqmS$418,000
Apr 20233-Room01 TO 0380 sqmS$400,000
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What flat types are in Block 126 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 has 127 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

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

3-Room: 1194-Room: 75-Room: 1
5

How far is Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 is Kovan MRT, about 887 m away (~14 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 km155 m
  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority318 m
  • Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km739 m
  • Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority824 m
  • St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
  • Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.4 km
  • Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 815 mSupermarket: Prime Supermarket (1996) Pte Ltd · 576 mHawker centre: Blk 105 Hougang Ave 1 · 533 mPark: Aroozoo Ave Pg · 331 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 126 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 (~S$400k) needs about S$3,189/mo in income and S$1,502/mo in repayments, after S$6,600 stamp duty and a S$100k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$400k) — 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$6,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$100k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,502/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,189/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 126 Hougang Ave 1

What is the resale price at Block 126 Hougang Ave 1?

3-Room flats at Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold around S$400k (67 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$400k; 4-Room ≈ S$215k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 126 Hougang Ave 1?

Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 has approximately 56 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 126 Hougang Ave 1?

Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 has 127 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 126 Hougang Ave 1?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 is Kovan MRT, about 887 m away (~14 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 126 Hougang Ave 1?

Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary), Xinghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 126 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 (≈56 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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