Block 170 Hougang Ave 1
170 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530170
Block 170 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1996, with 91 dwelling units. Across 63 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$458k (S$420 psf, 101 sqm). The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 170 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 170 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1996, with 91 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 91
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$458k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 170 Hougang Ave 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$458k (S$420 psf), from 63 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 27 | S$415,600recent | 101 sqm | S$382 psf |
| 5-Room | 36 | S$521,888recent | 122 sqm | S$404 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 Jul 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 170 Hougang Ave 1 get?
Flats at Block 170 Hougang Ave 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.9% (from 20 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
20 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 14 | S$2,600/mo |
| 5-Room | 6 | 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 170 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 170 Hougang Ave 1 has 63 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$600,000 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$600,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$623,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$608,888 |
| Aug 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$345,000 |
| Oct 2017 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Aug 2017 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$418,000 |
| Nov 2016 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Apr 2016 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Aug 2012 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$458,000 |
| Jul 2012 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 sqm | S$457,000 |
What flat types are in Block 170 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 170 Hougang Ave 1 has 91 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 170 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 170 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 170 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 91 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 170 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530170. 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 170 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 km470 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority532 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km638 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority728 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 school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 170 Hougang Ave 1?
Buying a flat at Block 170 Hougang Ave 1 (~S$458k) needs about S$3,651/mo in income and S$1,720/mo in repayments, after S$8,340 stamp duty and a S$115k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$458k) — 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$8,340
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$115k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,720/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,651/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 170 Hougang Ave 1 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 170 Hougang Ave 1
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 170 Hougang Ave 1 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 170 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$458k (S$420 psf), from 63 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 170 Hougang Ave 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$416k; 5-Room ≈ S$522k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 170 Hougang Ave 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 170 Hougang Ave 1 has about 72 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 170 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 170 Hougang Ave 1 is about 7.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$458k. 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 170 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$458k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,651/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,720/mo after a S$115k 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 170 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary), Xinghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 170 Hougang Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.