Block 221 Hougang St 21
221 Hougang St 21, Singapore 530221
Block 221 Hougang St 21 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 86 dwelling units. Across 104 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$958k (S$610 psf, 148 sqm). The lease has approximately 65 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 221 Hougang St 21?
Block 221 Hougang St 21 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1990, with 86 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1990
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 86
- Flat model
- Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$958k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 65 years
What are resale prices at Block 221 Hougang St 21?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$958k (S$610 psf), from 104 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 104 | S$958,000recent | 148 sqm | S$610 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 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 221 Hougang St 21 get?
Flats at Block 221 Hougang St 21 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.1% (from 19 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
19 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 19 | S$3,300/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 221 Hougang St 21?
Block 221 Hougang St 21 has 104 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,075,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 148 sqm | S$1,075,000 |
| Feb 2026 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 150 sqm | S$1,170,000 |
| Dec 2025 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 148 sqm | S$1,450,000 |
| Mar 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 148 sqm | S$1,063,000 |
| Mar 2023 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$943,000 |
| Dec 2022 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 148 sqm | S$1,038,000 |
| Dec 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Nov 2022 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$1,048,000 |
| Jun 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$958,000 |
| Oct 2021 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 148 sqm | S$890,000 |
| Sept 2021 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 148 sqm | S$895,000 |
| Jun 2021 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 148 sqm | S$860,000 |
What flat types are in Block 221 Hougang St 21?
Block 221 Hougang St 21 has 86 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 221 Hougang St 21?
Block 221 Hougang St 21 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 221 Hougang St 21 is an HDB block located along Hougang St 21. The block is recorded as completed around 1990, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 86 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 221 Hougang St 21, Singapore 530221. 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 427m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Kovan Market & Food Centre for food options, Surin Ave Neighbourhood Pk for greenery and recreation, and Paya Lebar Kovan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 221 Hougang St 21 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 221 Hougang St 21 is Kovan MRT, about 427 m away (~7 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT427 m · ~7 min
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 km648 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km730 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority772 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority807 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.0 km
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 221 Hougang St 21?
Buying a flat at Block 221 Hougang St 21 (~S$958k) needs about S$7,637/mo in income and S$3,597/mo in repayments, after S$23,340 stamp duty and a S$240k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$958k) — 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$23,340
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$240k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,597/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,637/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 221 Hougang St 21
How much does a Executive flat at Block 221 Hougang St 21 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 221 Hougang St 21 have recently resold for a median of about S$958k (S$610 psf), from 104 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 221 Hougang St 21 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 221 Hougang St 21 has about 65 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1990). 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 221 Hougang St 21?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 221 Hougang St 21 is about 4.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$958k. 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 221 Hougang St 21?⌄
For a flat at about S$958k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,637/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,597/mo after a S$240k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 221 Hougang St 21?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 221 Hougang St 21 is Kovan MRT, about 427 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 221 Hougang St 21?⌄
Xinghua Primary School, Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) are within 1 km of Block 221 Hougang St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.