Block 236 Hougang Ave 1
236 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530236
Block 236 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1983, with 96 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$488k (104 sqm), from 61 resales on record. The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 236 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 236 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1983, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 96
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$488k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 236 Hougang Ave 1?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$488k (S$436 psf), from 61 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 61 | S$488,000recent | 104 sqm | S$436 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 Sept 2024.
What has recently sold at Block 236 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 236 Hougang Ave 1 has 61 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$628,000 in Sept 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$588,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Jun 2019 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 104 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Mar 2018 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$488,000 |
| Jun 2016 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Jan 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Dec 2015 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Jun 2014 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$475,000 |
What flat types are in Block 236 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 236 Hougang Ave 1 has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 236 Hougang Ave 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 236 Hougang Ave 1 is Kovan MRT, about 504 m away (~8 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT504 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km159 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority171 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km830 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km873 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary school1.0 km
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 236 Hougang Ave 1?
Buying a flat at Block 236 Hougang Ave 1 (~S$488k) needs about S$3,890/mo in income and S$1,832/mo in repayments, after S$9,240 stamp duty and a S$122k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$488k) — 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$9,240
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$122k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,832/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,890/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 236 Hougang Ave 1
What is the resale price at Block 236 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 236 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold around S$488k (104 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 236 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Block 236 Hougang Ave 1 has approximately 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 236 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Block 236 Hougang Ave 1 has 96 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 236 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 236 Hougang Ave 1 is Kovan MRT, about 504 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 236 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Xinghua Primary School is within 1 km of Block 236 Hougang Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 236 Hougang Ave 1 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 236 Hougang Ave 1 sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈59 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
