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Block 238 Hougang Ave 1

238 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530238

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through May 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1983, with 116 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$915k (138 sqm), from 129 resales on record. The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 238 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1983, with 116 dwelling units.

Town
Hougang
Planning area
Hougang
Completed
1983
Storeys
13
Total units
116
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$915k
Last transacted
May 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 57 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 238 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$915k (S$641 psf), from 129 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room17S$268,000recent110 sqmS$230 psf
5-Room112S$915,000recent138 sqmS$616 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 May 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 238 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 has 129 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$778,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
May 20264-Room07 TO 09110 sqmS$778,000
Jan 20265-Room01 TO 03136 sqmS$905,000
Jan 20265-Room04 TO 06136 sqmS$970,000
Oct 20255-Room07 TO 09136 sqmS$975,000
Aug 20254-Room10 TO 12110 sqmS$758,888
May 20255-Room01 TO 03138 sqmS$915,000
Dec 20245-Room01 TO 03138 sqmS$915,000
Nov 20245-Room07 TO 09138 sqmS$975,000
Aug 20245-Room10 TO 12138 sqmS$988,000
Jul 20245-Room04 TO 06138 sqmS$968,000
Jan 20245-Room10 TO 12138 sqmS$895,000
Nov 20235-Room01 TO 03138 sqmS$900,888
4

What flat types are in Block 238 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 has 116 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

5-Room: 944-Room: 22
5

How far is Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 is Kovan MRT, about 550 m away (~9 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km136 m
  • Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority188 m
  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km809 m
  • Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km904 m
  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority962 m
  • Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
  • Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary school1.8 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 500 mSupermarket: Prime Supermarket (1996) Pte Ltd · 427 mHawker centre: Blk 105 Hougang Ave 1 · 364 mPark: Aroozoo Ave Pg · 399 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 238 Hougang Ave 1?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 (~S$915k) needs about S$7,294/mo in income and S$3,436/mo in repayments, after S$22,050 stamp duty and a S$229k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$915k) — 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$22,050

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$229k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,436/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$7,294/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 238 Hougang Ave 1

What is the resale price at Block 238 Hougang Ave 1?

5-Room flats at Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold around S$915k (138 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$268k; 5-Room ≈ S$915k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 238 Hougang Ave 1?

Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 has approximately 57 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 238 Hougang Ave 1?

Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 has 116 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 238 Hougang Ave 1?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 is Kovan MRT, about 550 m away (~9 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 238 Hougang Ave 1?

Xinghua Primary School, Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) are within 1 km of Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 238 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 (≈57 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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