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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$638k (123 sqm), from 79 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 16 Hougang Ave 3
What is the resale price at Block 16 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 have recently resold around S$638k (123 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 16 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 has approximately 49 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1975). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 16 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 has 76 dwelling units across up to 20 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
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.
Is Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 16 Hougang Ave 3 sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈49 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
