Block 20 Hougang Ave 3
20 Hougang Ave 3, Singapore 530020
Block 20 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1977, with 132 dwelling units. Across 173 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$415k (S$482 psf, 73 sqm). The lease has approximately 51 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 20 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 20 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$415k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 51 years
What are resale prices at Block 20 Hougang Ave 3?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$415k (S$482 psf), from 173 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 146 | S$383,000recent | 73 sqm | S$443 psf |
| 4-Room | 27 | S$366,888recent | 98 sqm | S$348 psf |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$420k) and 4 for rent (median S$1,000/mo) — search all listings.
“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 Jan 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 20 Hougang Ave 3 get?
Flats at Block 20 Hougang Ave 3 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.1% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 5 | S$3,100/mo |
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,600/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 20 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 20 Hougang Ave 3 has 173 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$420,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 73 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 98 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 73 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 73 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 98 sqm | S$508,888 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 73 sqm | S$408,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 73 sqm | S$383,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 98 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 73 sqm | S$343,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 98 sqm | S$380,000 |
What flat types are in Block 20 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 20 Hougang Ave 3 has 132 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 20 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 20 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 20 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 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 20 Hougang Ave 3, Singapore 530020. 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 750m away, around 12 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 20 Hougang Ave 3 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 20 Hougang Ave 3 is Kovan MRT, about 750 m away (~12 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT750 m · ~12 min
- Hougang MRT849 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km433 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority510 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority659 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km747 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 20 Hougang Ave 3?
Buying a flat at Block 20 Hougang Ave 3 (~S$415k) needs about S$3,308/mo in income and S$1,558/mo in repayments, after S$7,050 stamp duty and a S$104k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$415k) — 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$7,050
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$104k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,558/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,308/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.
Recent sales at Block 20 Hougang Ave 3 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 20 Hougang Ave 3
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 20 Hougang Ave 3 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 20 Hougang Ave 3 have recently resold for a median of about S$415k (S$482 psf), from 173 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 20 Hougang Ave 3 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$383k; 4-Room ≈ S$367k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 20 Hougang Ave 3 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 20 Hougang Ave 3 has about 51 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 20 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 20 Hougang Ave 3 is about 8.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$415k. 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 20 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
For a flat at about S$415k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,308/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,558/mo after a S$104k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 20 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 20 Hougang Ave 3 is Kovan MRT, about 750 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 20 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Holy Innocents' Primary School, Xinghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 20 Hougang Ave 3 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
