Block 16 Hougang Ave 3
16 Hougang Ave 3, Singapore 530016
Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1975, with 76 dwelling units. Across 79 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$638k (S$489 psf, 123 sqm). The lease has approximately 49 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 16 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1975, with 76 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 20
- Total units
- 76
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$638k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 49 years
What are resale prices at Block 16 Hougang Ave 3?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$638k (S$489 psf), from 79 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 79 | S$638,000recent | 123 sqm | S$489 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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 get?
Flats at Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.9% (from 17 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
17 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 17 | S$2,600/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 16 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 has 79 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$642,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$642,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 sqm | S$648,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 123 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 123 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 123 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$448,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$448,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$420,000 |
What flat types are in Block 16 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 has 76 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 16 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 3. The block is recorded as completed around 1975, with up to 20 storeys. It has an estimated 76 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 16 Hougang Ave 3, Singapore 530016. 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 727m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, LIM KING CHEW for groceries, Kovan Market & Food Centre for food options, Realty Park for greenery and recreation, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Hougang Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 is Kovan MRT, about 727 m away (~11 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT727 m · ~11 min
- Hougang MRT953 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km509 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority550 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority571 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km639 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 16 Hougang Ave 3?
Buying a flat at Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 (~S$638k) needs about S$5,086/mo in income and S$2,395/mo in repayments, after S$13,740 stamp duty and a S$160k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$638k) — 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$13,740
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$160k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,395/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,086/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 16 Hougang Ave 3
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 have recently resold for a median of about S$638k (S$489 psf), from 79 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 has about 49 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1975). 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 16 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 is about 4.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$638k. 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 16 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
For a flat at about S$638k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,086/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,395/mo after a S$160k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 16 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 is Kovan MRT, about 727 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 16 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Xinghua Primary School, Holy Innocents' Primary School are within 1 km of Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.