Block 166 Hougang Ave 1
166 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530166
Block 166 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1996, with 145 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$530k (101 sqm), from 121 resales on record. The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 166 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 166 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1996, with 145 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 145
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$530k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 166 Hougang Ave 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$530k (S$423 psf), from 121 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 76 | S$438,000recent | 101 sqm | S$403 psf |
| 5-Room | 45 | S$530,000recent | 123 sqm | S$400 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 Jan 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 166 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 166 Hougang Ave 1 has 121 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$650,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$612,500 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 sqm | S$798,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$460,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$438,000 |
| May 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$418,000 |
| May 2019 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$530,000 |
What flat types are in Block 166 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 166 Hougang Ave 1 has 145 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 166 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 km343 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority405 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km699 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority790 m
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.5 km
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 166 Hougang Ave 1?
Buying a flat at Block 166 Hougang Ave 1 (~S$530k) needs about S$4,225/mo in income and S$1,990/mo in repayments, after S$10,500 stamp duty and a S$133k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$530k) — 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$10,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$133k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,990/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,225/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 166 Hougang Ave 1
What is the resale price at Block 166 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 166 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold around S$530k (101 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 166 Hougang Ave 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$438k; 5-Room ≈ S$530k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 166 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Block 166 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 166 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Block 166 Hougang Ave 1 has 145 dwelling units across up to 14 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 166 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary), Xinghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 166 Hougang Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 166 Hougang Ave 1 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 166 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.
