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Block 169 Hougang Ave 1

169 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530169

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

Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1996, with 123 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$475k (101 sqm), from 81 resales on record. The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 169 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1996, with 123 dwelling units.

Town
Hougang
Planning area
Hougang
Completed
1996
Storeys
14
Total units
123
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$475k
Last transacted
Mar 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 71 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 169 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$475k (S$437 psf), from 81 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room68S$445,000recent101 sqmS$405 psf
5-Room13S$403,000recent121 sqmS$309 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 Mar 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 169 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 has 81 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$656,888 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Mar 20264-Room10 TO 12101 sqmS$656,888
Jun 20255-Room04 TO 06121 sqmS$770,000
Aug 20244-Room01 TO 03103 sqmS$570,000
Jun 20245-Room13 TO 15122 sqmS$780,000
Jul 20234-Room01 TO 03103 sqmS$520,000
Jan 20234-Room07 TO 09101 sqmS$530,000
Dec 20214-Room13 TO 15101 sqmS$475,000
Oct 20214-Room04 TO 06102 sqmS$445,000
Apr 20214-Room10 TO 12101 sqmS$420,000
Apr 20214-Room13 TO 15101 sqmS$450,000
Feb 20214-Room04 TO 06101 sqmS$410,000
Feb 20214-Room07 TO 09102 sqmS$420,000
4

What flat types are in Block 169 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 has 123 units, mostly 4-Room flats.

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

4-Room: 975-Room: 26
5

How far is Block 169 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 km530 m
  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority592 m
  • Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km616 m
  • Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority704 m
  • Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
  • Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.5 km
  • St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
  • Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.8 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 1.0 kmSupermarket: Prime Supermarket (1996) Pte Ltd · 251 mHawker centre: Blk 105 Hougang Ave 1 · 277 mPark: Aroozoo Ave Pg · 589 m

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

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 169 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 (~S$475k) needs about S$3,787/mo in income and S$1,783/mo in repayments, after S$8,850 stamp duty and a S$119k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$475k) — 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$8,850

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$119k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,783/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,787/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 169 Hougang Ave 1

What is the resale price at Block 169 Hougang Ave 1?

4-Room flats at Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold around S$475k (101 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$445k; 5-Room ≈ S$403k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 169 Hougang Ave 1?

Block 169 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 169 Hougang Ave 1?

Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 has 123 dwelling units across up to 14 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 169 Hougang Ave 1?

Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary), Xinghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 169 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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