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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$915k (138 sqm), from 129 resales on record. 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$915k
- Last transacted
- May 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$641 psf), from 129 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 | 112 | S$915,000recent | 138 sqm | S$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.
What has recently sold at Block 238 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 has 129 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$778,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$778,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 136 sqm | S$905,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 136 sqm | S$970,000 |
| 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 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 138 sqm | S$900,888 |
What flat types are in Block 238 Hougang Ave 1?
Block 238 Hougang Ave 1 has 116 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
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.
