Block 240 Hougang St 22
240 Hougang St 22, Singapore 530240
Block 240 Hougang St 22 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 112 dwelling units. Across 138 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$535k (S$540 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 240 Hougang St 22?
Block 240 Hougang St 22 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 112 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 112
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$535k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 240 Hougang St 22?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$535k (S$540 psf), from 138 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 75 | S$400,000recent | 74 sqm | S$502 psf |
| 4-Room | 63 | S$535,000recent | 104 sqm | S$473 psf |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$638k) and 1 for rent — search all listings.
“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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 240 Hougang St 22 get?
Flats at Block 240 Hougang St 22 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.9% (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,200/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$26,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 10 | S$2,000/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 240 Hougang St 22?
Block 240 Hougang St 22 has 138 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$626,888 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$626,888 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 74 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$456,888 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 74 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$568,888 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 105 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 74 sqm | S$428,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$535,000 |
What flat types are in Block 240 Hougang St 22?
Block 240 Hougang St 22 has 112 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 240 Hougang St 22?
Block 240 Hougang St 22 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 240 Hougang St 22 is an HDB block located along Hougang St 22. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 112 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 240 Hougang St 22, Singapore 530240. 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 748m away, around 12 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 240 Hougang St 22 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 240 Hougang St 22 is Kovan MRT, about 749 m away (~12 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT749 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km94 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority167 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km864 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority998 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.0 km
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 240 Hougang St 22?
Buying a flat at Block 240 Hougang St 22 (~S$535k) needs about S$4,265/mo in income and S$2,009/mo in repayments, after S$10,650 stamp duty and a S$134k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$535k) — 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$10,650
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$134k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,009/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,265/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 240 Hougang St 22
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 240 Hougang St 22 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 240 Hougang St 22 have recently resold for a median of about S$535k (S$540 psf), from 138 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 240 Hougang St 22 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$400k; 4-Room ≈ S$535k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 240 Hougang St 22 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 240 Hougang St 22 has about 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). 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 240 Hougang St 22?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 240 Hougang St 22 is about 4.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,200/mo against a resale price of about S$535k. 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 240 Hougang St 22?⌄
For a flat at about S$535k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,265/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,009/mo after a S$134k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 240 Hougang St 22?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 240 Hougang St 22 is Kovan MRT, about 749 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 240 Hougang St 22?⌄
Xinghua Primary School, Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) are within 1 km of Block 240 Hougang St 22 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.