Block 165 Hougang Ave 1
165 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530165
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.
What are the key facts about Block 165 Hougang Ave 1?
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
What are resale prices at Block 165 Hougang Ave 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$520k (S$525 psf), from 140 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 140 | S$520,000recent | 92 sqm | S$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.
What has recently sold at Block 165 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 165 Hougang Ave 1 has 140 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$610,000 in Jun 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$602,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 92 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 92 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 92 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$519,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 92 sqm | S$505,000 |
What flat types are in Block 165 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 165 Hougang Ave 1 has 132 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 165 Hougang Ave 1 from MRT and schools?
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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 165 Hougang Ave 1?
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.
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.
