Block 238 Hougang Ave 1
238 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530238
Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1983, with 116 dwelling units. Across 130 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$915k (S$652 psf, 136 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 238 Hougang Ave 1?
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
- Flat model
- Model A-Maisonette · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$915k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 238 Hougang Ave 1?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$915k (S$652 psf), from 130 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 17 | S$268,000recent | 110 sqm | S$230 psf |
| 5-Room | 113 | S$915,000recent | 138 sqm | S$618 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 238 Hougang Ave 1 get?
Flats at Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 3.9% (from 8 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
8 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
3.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 5 | S$3,800/mo |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$3,000/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 238 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 has 130 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$975,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 136 sqm | S$975,000 |
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$778,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 136 sqm | S$970,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 136 sqm | S$905,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 136 sqm | S$975,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$758,888 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 138 sqm | S$915,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 138 sqm | S$915,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 138 sqm | S$975,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 138 sqm | S$988,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 138 sqm | S$968,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 138 sqm | S$895,000 |
What flat types are in Block 238 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 has 116 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 238 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 116 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 238 Hougang Ave 1, Singapore 530238. 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 550m 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 238 Hougang Ave 1 from MRT and schools?
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
- Kovan MRT550 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 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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 238 Hougang Ave 1?
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
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$915k (S$652 psf), from 130 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$268k; 5-Room ≈ S$915k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 has about 57 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 238 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 is about 3.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$915k. 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 238 Hougang Ave 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$915k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,294/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,436/mo after a S$229k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.