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. Across 97 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$399k (S$403 psf, 92 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- New Generation
- 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 |
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“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 rent and yield does Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 get?
Flats at Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.7% (from 20 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,900/mo
20 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 20 | S$2,900/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 18 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 3. The block is recorded as completed around 1977, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 132 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 18 Hougang Ave 3, Singapore 530018. 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.
The nearest rail connection is Kovan MRT, approximately 834m away, around 13 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, LIM KING CHEW for groceries, Kovan Market & Food Centre for food options, Realty Park for greenery and recreation, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Hougang Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 18 Hougang Ave 3
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 have recently resold for a median of about S$399k (S$403 psf), from 97 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 has about 52 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1977). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 18 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 18 Hougang Ave 3 is about 8.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$399k. 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 18 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
For a flat at about S$399k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,181/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,498/mo after a S$100k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.