Block 18 Hougang Ave 3
18 Hougang Ave 3, Singapore 530018
Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1977, with 132 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$399k (92 sqm), from 97 resales on record. The lease has approximately 52 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 18 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1977, with 132 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1977
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 132
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$399k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 52 years
What are resale prices at Block 18 Hougang Ave 3?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$399k (S$403 psf), from 97 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 97 | S$399,000recent | 92 sqm | S$403 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 has recently sold at Block 18 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 has 97 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$500,000 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 92 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$548,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 92 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 92 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$399,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 92 sqm | S$375,000 |
| May 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 92 sqm | S$381,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 92 sqm | S$368,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$335,000 |
| Nov 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$323,000 |
What flat types are in Block 18 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 has 132 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 is Kovan MRT, about 835 m away (~13 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT835 m · ~13 min
- Hougang MRT899 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority480 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km580 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority612 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km703 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 18 Hougang Ave 3?
Buying a flat at Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 (~S$399k) needs about S$3,181/mo in income and S$1,498/mo in repayments, after S$6,570 stamp duty and a S$100k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$399k) — 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$6,570
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$100k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,498/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,181/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 18 Hougang Ave 3
What is the resale price at Block 18 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 have recently resold around S$399k (92 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 18 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 has approximately 52 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1977). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 18 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 has 132 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 18 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 is Kovan MRT, about 835 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 18 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Holy Innocents' Primary School, Xinghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈52 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
