Block 237 Hougang St 21
237 Hougang St 21, Singapore 530237
Block 237 Hougang St 21 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1983, with 125 dwelling units. Across 199 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$980k (S$615 psf, 150 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 237 Hougang St 21?
Block 237 Hougang St 21 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1983, with 125 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 125
- Flat model
- Maisonette · Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$980k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 237 Hougang St 21?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$980k (S$615 psf), from 199 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 199 | S$980,000recent | 150 sqm | S$615 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 Jun 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 237 Hougang St 21 get?
Flats at Block 237 Hougang St 21 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 3.6% (from 20 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,900/mo
20 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
3.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 237 Hougang St 21?
Block 237 Hougang St 21 has 199 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$930,000 in Jun 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 150 sqm | S$930,000 |
| Mar 2025 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 150 sqm | S$1,130,000 |
| Feb 2025 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 150 sqm | S$1,100,000 |
| Jul 2024 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 150 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Jun 2024 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 148 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Mar 2024 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 156 sqm | S$1,150,000 |
| Jan 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 156 sqm | S$1,080,000 |
| Jul 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 150 sqm | S$999,000 |
| May 2023 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 150 sqm | S$950,000 |
| Oct 2022 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 150 sqm | S$880,000 |
| Sept 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 149 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Sept 2022 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 146 sqm | S$1,080,000 |
What flat types are in Block 237 Hougang St 21?
Block 237 Hougang St 21 has 125 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette / Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 237 Hougang St 21?
Block 237 Hougang St 21 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 237 Hougang St 21 is an HDB block located along Hougang St 21. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 125 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 237 Hougang St 21, Singapore 530237. 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 578m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET (1996) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 105 Hougang Ave 1 for food options, Aroozoo Ave Pg for greenery and recreation, and Aljunied Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 237 Hougang St 21 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 237 Hougang St 21 is Kovan MRT, about 578 m away (~9 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT578 m · ~9 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 priority230 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km754 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority905 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km958 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 237 Hougang St 21?
Buying a flat at Block 237 Hougang St 21 (~S$980k) needs about S$7,812/mo in income and S$3,680/mo in repayments, after S$24,000 stamp duty and a S$245k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$980k) — 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$24,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$245k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,680/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,812/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 237 Hougang St 21
How much does a Executive flat at Block 237 Hougang St 21 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 237 Hougang St 21 have recently resold for a median of about S$980k (S$615 psf), from 199 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 237 Hougang St 21 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 237 Hougang St 21 has about 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). 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 237 Hougang St 21?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 237 Hougang St 21 is about 3.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$980k. 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 237 Hougang St 21?⌄
For a flat at about S$980k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,812/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,680/mo after a S$245k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 237 Hougang St 21?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 237 Hougang St 21 is Kovan MRT, about 578 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 237 Hougang St 21?⌄
Xinghua Primary School, Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) are within 1 km of Block 237 Hougang St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.