Block 173 Hougang Ave 1
173 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530173
Block 173 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1996, with 91 dwelling units. Across 87 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$555k (S$492 psf, 101 sqm). The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 173 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 173 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
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$555k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 173 Hougang Ave 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$555k (S$492 psf), from 87 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 61 | S$438,000recent | 100 sqm | S$403 psf |
| 5-Room | 26 | S$530,000recent | 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 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 173 Hougang Ave 1 get?
Flats at Block 173 Hougang Ave 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.4% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 6 | S$2,500/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 Apr 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 173 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 173 Hougang Ave 1 has 87 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$650,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 sqm | S$555,000 |
What flat types are in Block 173 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 173 Hougang Ave 1 has 91 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 173 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 173 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 173 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 173 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530173. 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, Paya Lebar Crescent Os for greenery and recreation, and Aljunied Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 173 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 km424 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority436 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km794 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority884 m
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.6 km
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 173 Hougang Ave 1?
Buying a flat at Block 173 Hougang Ave 1 (~S$555k) needs about S$4,424/mo in income and S$2,084/mo in repayments, after S$11,250 stamp duty and a S$139k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$555k) — 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$11,250
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$139k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,084/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,424/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 173 Hougang Ave 1 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 173 Hougang Ave 1
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 173 Hougang Ave 1 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 173 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$555k (S$492 psf), from 87 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 173 Hougang Ave 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$438k; 5-Room ≈ S$530k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 173 Hougang Ave 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 173 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 173 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 173 Hougang Ave 1 is about 5.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$555k. 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 173 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$555k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,424/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,084/mo after a S$139k 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 173 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary), Xinghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 173 Hougang Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.