Block 248 Hougang Ave 3
248 Hougang Ave 3, Singapore 530248
Block 248 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 181 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$403k (67 sqm), from 235 resales on record. The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 248 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 248 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 181 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 181
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$403k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 248 Hougang Ave 3?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$403k (S$548 psf), from 235 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 177 | S$390,000recent | 67 sqm | S$541 psf |
| 4-Room | 58 | S$358,000recent | 93 sqm | S$350 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 Apr 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 248 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 248 Hougang Ave 3 has 235 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$425,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$560,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 71 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$402,500 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 72 sqm | S$358,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$352,000 |
What flat types are in Block 248 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 248 Hougang Ave 3 has 181 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 248 Hougang Ave 3 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 248 Hougang Ave 3 is Kovan MRT, about 841 m away (~13 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT841 m · ~13 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 priority286 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km364 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority859 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km882 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.2 km
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary 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 248 Hougang Ave 3?
Buying a flat at Block 248 Hougang Ave 3 (~S$403k) needs about S$3,209/mo in income and S$1,511/mo in repayments, after S$6,675 stamp duty and a S$101k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$403k) — 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$6,675
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$101k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,511/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,209/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 248 Hougang Ave 3
What is the resale price at Block 248 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 248 Hougang Ave 3 have recently resold around S$403k (67 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 248 Hougang Ave 3 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$390k; 4-Room ≈ S$358k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 248 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Block 248 Hougang Ave 3 has approximately 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 248 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Block 248 Hougang Ave 3 has 181 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 248 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 248 Hougang Ave 3 is Kovan MRT, about 841 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 248 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Xinghua Primary School, Holy Innocents' Primary School are within 1 km of Block 248 Hougang Ave 3 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 248 Hougang Ave 3 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 248 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.
