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Block 165 Hougang Ave 1

165 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530165

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Jun 2025 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 165 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1996, with 132 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$520k (92 sqm), from 140 resales on record. The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 165 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 165 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1996, with 132 dwelling units.

Town
Hougang
Planning area
Hougang
Completed
1996
Storeys
13
Total units
132
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$520k
Last transacted
Jun 2025
Remaining lease
≈ 71 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 165 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$520k (S$525 psf), from 140 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room140S$520,000recent92 sqmS$525 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 Jun 2025.

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What has recently sold at Block 165 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 165 Hougang Ave 1 has 140 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$610,000 in Jun 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jun 20254-Room07 TO 0992 sqmS$610,000
Jan 20254-Room10 TO 12101 sqmS$605,000
Jan 20254-Room07 TO 09101 sqmS$602,000
Jan 20254-Room04 TO 0692 sqmS$610,000
Dec 20244-Room07 TO 0992 sqmS$585,000
Jun 20244-Room01 TO 0392 sqmS$520,000
Mar 20244-Room01 TO 0392 sqmS$508,000
Dec 20234-Room07 TO 0992 sqmS$520,000
Dec 20234-Room07 TO 0992 sqmS$518,000
Oct 20234-Room13 TO 1592 sqmS$520,000
Aug 20234-Room07 TO 0992 sqmS$519,000
Jul 20234-Room01 TO 0392 sqmS$505,000
4

What flat types are in Block 165 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 165 Hougang Ave 1 has 132 units, mostly 4-Room flats.

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

4-Room: 132
5

How far is Block 165 Hougang Ave 1 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

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 km308 m
  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority326 m
  • Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km810 m
  • Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority902 m
  • Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
  • St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
  • Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.5 km
  • Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 1.1 kmSupermarket: Prime Supermarket (1996) Pte Ltd · 500 mHawker centre: Blk 105 Hougang Ave 1 · 499 mPark: Paya Lebar Crescent Os · 491 m

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

6

What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 165 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 165 Hougang Ave 1 (~S$520k) needs about S$4,145/mo in income and S$1,952/mo in repayments, after S$10,200 stamp duty and a S$130k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$520k) — 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$10,200

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$130k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,952/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,145/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 165 Hougang Ave 1

What is the resale price at Block 165 Hougang Ave 1?

4-Room flats at Block 165 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold around S$520k (92 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 165 Hougang Ave 1?

Block 165 Hougang Ave 1 has approximately 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1996). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 165 Hougang Ave 1?

Block 165 Hougang Ave 1 has 132 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 165 Hougang Ave 1?

Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary), Xinghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 165 Hougang Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 165 Hougang Ave 1 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 165 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 (≈71 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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