Block 172 Hougang Ave 1
172 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530172
Block 172 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1996, with 114 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$553k (101 sqm), from 98 resales on record. The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 172 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 172 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1996, with 114 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 114
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$553k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 172 Hougang Ave 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$553k (S$501 psf), from 98 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 81 | S$545,000recent | 101 sqm | S$499 psf |
| 5-Room | 17 | S$375,000recent | 122 sqm | S$286 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.
What has recently sold at Block 172 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 172 Hougang Ave 1 has 98 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$610,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 sqm | S$688,888 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$558,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$553,008 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 sqm | S$510,888 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 102 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$545,000 |
What flat types are in Block 172 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 172 Hougang Ave 1 has 114 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 172 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 km488 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority518 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km733 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority822 m
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.6 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 172 Hougang Ave 1?
Buying a flat at Block 172 Hougang Ave 1 (~S$553k) needs about S$4,408/mo in income and S$2,076/mo in repayments, after S$11,190 stamp duty and a S$138k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$553k) — 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$11,190
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$138k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,076/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,408/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 172 Hougang Ave 1
What is the resale price at Block 172 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 172 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold around S$553k (101 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 172 Hougang Ave 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$545k; 5-Room ≈ S$375k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 172 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Block 172 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 172 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Block 172 Hougang Ave 1 has 114 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 172 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary), Xinghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 172 Hougang Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 172 Hougang Ave 1 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 172 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.
