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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$530k (102 sqm), from 86 resales on record. 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$530k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 173 Hougang Ave 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$530k (S$478 psf), from 86 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 60 | S$400,000recent | 100 sqm | S$372 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 Dec 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 173 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 173 Hougang Ave 1 has 86 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$560,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jan 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 102 sqm | S$385,000 |
What flat types are in Block 173 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 173 Hougang Ave 1 has 91 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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$530k) needs about S$4,225/mo in income and S$1,990/mo in repayments, after S$10,500 stamp duty and a S$133k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$530k) — 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$10,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$133k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,990/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,225/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 173 Hougang Ave 1
What is the resale price at Block 173 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 173 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold around S$530k (102 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 173 Hougang Ave 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$400k; 5-Room ≈ S$530k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 173 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Block 173 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 173 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Block 173 Hougang Ave 1 has 91 dwelling units across up to 14 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 173 Hougang Ave 1 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 173 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.
