Block 230 Hougang Ave 1
230 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530230
Block 230 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 85 dwelling units. Across 104 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$861k (S$566 psf, 140 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 230 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 230 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 85 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 85
- Flat model
- Model A-Maisonette · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$861k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 230 Hougang Ave 1?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$861k (S$566 psf), from 104 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 30 | S$370,000recent | 109 sqm | S$315 psf |
| 5-Room | 74 | S$861,000recent | 142 sqm | S$566 psf |
Live now: 7 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$1.12M) — 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 Nov 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 230 Hougang Ave 1 get?
Flats at Block 230 Hougang Ave 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.3% (from 13 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,100/mo
13 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 6 | S$2,650/mo |
| 4-Room | 7 | S$3,100/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 230 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 230 Hougang Ave 1 has 104 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,060,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 142 sqm | S$1,060,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 142 sqm | S$1,018,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 140 sqm | S$908,888 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 109 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 109 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 140 sqm | S$818,888 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 142 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 140 sqm | S$901,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 109 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 140 sqm | S$861,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 142 sqm | S$865,000 |
What flat types are in Block 230 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 230 Hougang Ave 1 has 85 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Model A-Maisonette / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 230 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 230 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 230 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 85 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 230 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530230. 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 392m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Kovan Market & Food Centre for food options, Aroozoo Ave Pg for greenery and recreation, and Paya Lebar Kovan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 230 Hougang Ave 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 230 Hougang Ave 1 is Kovan MRT, about 392 m away (~6 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT392 m · ~6 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority261 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km284 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km698 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km952 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 230 Hougang Ave 1?
Buying a flat at Block 230 Hougang Ave 1 (~S$861k) needs about S$6,864/mo in income and S$3,233/mo in repayments, after S$20,430 stamp duty and a S$215k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$861k) — 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$20,430
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$215k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,233/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,864/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 230 Hougang Ave 1
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 230 Hougang Ave 1 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 230 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$861k (S$566 psf), from 104 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 230 Hougang Ave 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$370k; 5-Room ≈ S$861k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 230 Hougang Ave 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 230 Hougang Ave 1 has about 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). 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 230 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 230 Hougang Ave 1 is about 4.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,100/mo against a resale price of about S$861k. 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 230 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$861k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,864/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,233/mo after a S$215k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 230 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 230 Hougang Ave 1 is Kovan MRT, about 392 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 230 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Xinghua Primary School is within 1 km of Block 230 Hougang Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.