Block 169 Hougang Ave 1
169 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530169
Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1996, with 123 dwelling units. Across 81 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$475k (S$437 psf, 101 sqm). The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 169 Hougang Ave 1?
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
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$475k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 169 Hougang Ave 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$475k (S$437 psf), from 81 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 68 | S$445,000recent | 101 sqm | S$405 psf |
| 5-Room | 13 | S$403,000recent | 121 sqm | S$309 psf |
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“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.
What rent and yield does Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 get?
Flats at Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.1% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 12 | S$3,200/mo |
| 5-Room | 4 | S$3,200/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 169 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 has 81 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$656,888 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$656,888 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 102 sqm | S$420,000 |
What flat types are in Block 169 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 has 123 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 169 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1996, with up to 14 storeys. It has an estimated 123 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 169 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530169. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, the Hougang planning area. The block falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.
Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET (1996) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 105 Hougang Ave 1 for food options, Aroozoo Ave Pg for greenery and recreation, and Aljunied Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 169 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 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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 169 Hougang Ave 1?
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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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 169 Hougang Ave 1
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$475k (S$437 psf), from 81 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$445k; 5-Room ≈ S$403k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 has about 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1996). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 169 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 169 Hougang Ave 1 is about 8.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$475k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 169 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$475k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,787/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,783/mo after a S$119k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.