Block 174A Hougang Ave 1
174A Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 531174
Block 174A Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2013, with 166 dwelling units. Across 25 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$490k (S$690 psf, 66 sqm). The lease has approximately 87 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 174A Hougang Ave 1?
Block 174A Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 2013, with 166 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 2013
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 166
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$490k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 87 years
What are resale prices at Block 174A Hougang Ave 1?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$490k (S$690 psf), from 25 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 25 | S$490,000recent | 66 sqm | S$690 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 174A Hougang Ave 1 get?
Flats at Block 174A Hougang Ave 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 4 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
4 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 4 | S$2,800/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 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 174A Hougang Ave 1?
Block 174A Hougang Ave 1 has 25 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$530,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 66 sqm | S$530,000 |
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 66 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 sqm | S$481,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 66 sqm | S$490,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 66 sqm | S$505,888 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 sqm | S$493,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 sqm | S$467,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 66 sqm | S$408,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 66 sqm | S$438,000 |
What flat types are in Block 174A Hougang Ave 1?
Block 174A Hougang Ave 1 has 166 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 174A Hougang Ave 1?
Block 174A Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 174A Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 1. The block is recorded as completed around 2013, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 166 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room, 3-room, and studio apartment units.
The address is Block 174A Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 531174. 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, Tai Keng Gardens Pg for greenery and recreation, and Aljunied Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 174A 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 (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority420 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km431 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km853 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority944 m
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.5 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 174A Hougang Ave 1?
Buying a flat at Block 174A Hougang Ave 1 (~S$490k) needs about S$3,906/mo in income and S$1,840/mo in repayments, after S$9,300 stamp duty and a S$123k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$490k) — 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$9,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$123k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,840/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,906/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 174A Hougang Ave 1 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 174A Hougang Ave 1
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 174A Hougang Ave 1 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 174A Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$490k (S$690 psf), from 25 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 174A Hougang Ave 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 174A Hougang Ave 1 has about 87 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2013). 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 174A Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 174A Hougang Ave 1 is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$490k. 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 174A Hougang Ave 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$490k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,906/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,840/mo after a S$123k 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 174A Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary), Xinghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 174A Hougang Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.