Block 126 Hougang Ave 1
126 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530126
Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1982, with 127 dwelling units. Across 176 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$400k (S$520 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 56 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 126 Hougang Ave 1?
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
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$400k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 56 years
What are resale prices at Block 126 Hougang Ave 1?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$400k (S$520 psf), from 176 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 173 | S$400,000recent | 67 sqm | S$520 psf |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$215,000 | 94 sqm | S$212 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 2 for rent — search all listings.
“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.
What rent and yield does Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 get?
Flats at Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,300/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 126 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 has 176 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$390,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 70 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 80 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$483,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$402,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$346,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 67 sqm | S$423,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$418,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 80 sqm | S$400,000 |
What flat types are in Block 126 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 has 127 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 126 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1982, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 127 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 126 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530126. 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 887m away, around 14 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 126 Hougang Ave 1 from MRT and schools?
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
- Kovan MRT887 m · ~14 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 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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 126 Hougang Ave 1?
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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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 126 Hougang Ave 1
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$400k (S$520 psf), from 176 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$400k; 4-Room ≈ S$215k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 has about 56 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 126 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 126 Hougang Ave 1 is about 7.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$400k. 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 126 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$400k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,189/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,502/mo after a S$100k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.