Block 247 Hougang Ave 3
247 Hougang Ave 3, Singapore 530247
Block 247 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1983, with 133 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$385k (67 sqm), from 171 resales on record. The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 247 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 247 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1983, with 133 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 133
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$385k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 247 Hougang Ave 3?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$385k (S$525 psf), from 171 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 154 | S$385,000recent | 67 sqm | S$525 psf |
| 4-Room | 17 | S$275,000recent | 93 sqm | S$275 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 Aug 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 247 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 247 Hougang Ave 3 has 171 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$468,000 in Aug 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$468,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$428,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$463,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$369,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$354,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$378,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 82 sqm | S$401,888 |
| Dec 2021 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 67 sqm | S$342,000 |
What flat types are in Block 247 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 247 Hougang Ave 3 has 133 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 247 Hougang Ave 3 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 247 Hougang Ave 3 is Kovan MRT, about 727 m away (~11 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT727 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority182 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km270 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km822 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority911 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.2 km
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary school1.3 km
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 247 Hougang Ave 3?
Buying a flat at Block 247 Hougang Ave 3 (~S$385k) needs about S$3,069/mo in income and S$1,446/mo in repayments, after S$6,150 stamp duty and a S$96k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$385k) — 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$6,150
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$96k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,446/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,069/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 247 Hougang Ave 3
What is the resale price at Block 247 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 247 Hougang Ave 3 have recently resold around S$385k (67 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 247 Hougang Ave 3 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$385k; 4-Room ≈ S$275k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 247 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Block 247 Hougang Ave 3 has approximately 58 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 247 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Block 247 Hougang Ave 3 has 133 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 247 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 247 Hougang Ave 3 is Kovan MRT, about 727 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 247 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Xinghua Primary School, Holy Innocents' Primary School are within 1 km of Block 247 Hougang Ave 3 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 247 Hougang Ave 3 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 247 Hougang Ave 3 sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈58 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
