Block 249 Hougang Ave 3
249 Hougang Ave 3, Singapore 530249
Block 249 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 96 dwelling units. Across 141 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$491k (S$388 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 249 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 249 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Improved · New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$491k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 249 Hougang Ave 3?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$491k (S$388 psf), from 141 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 21 | S$323,000recent | 98 sqm | S$306 psf |
| 5-Room | 120 | S$490,888recent | 121 sqm | S$377 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 Jan 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 249 Hougang Ave 3 get?
Flats at Block 249 Hougang Ave 3 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.6% (from 15 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
15 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 14 | S$2,400/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 249 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 249 Hougang Ave 3 has 141 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$710,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 sqm | S$606,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 98 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 98 sqm | S$405,000 |
| May 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 sqm | S$490,888 |
| May 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$465,000 |
What flat types are in Block 249 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 249 Hougang Ave 3 has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 249 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 249 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 249 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 3. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 96 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 249 Hougang Ave 3, Singapore 530249. 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 763m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, LIM KING CHEW for groceries, Blk 105 Hougang Ave 1 for food options, Aroozoo Ave Pg for greenery and recreation, and Hougang Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 249 Hougang Ave 3 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 249 Hougang Ave 3 is Kovan MRT, about 763 m away (~12 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT763 m · ~12 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 priority248 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km335 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km811 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority851 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
- 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 249 Hougang Ave 3?
Buying a flat at Block 249 Hougang Ave 3 (~S$491k) needs about S$3,913/mo in income and S$1,843/mo in repayments, after S$9,327 stamp duty and a S$123k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$491k) — 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$9,327
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$123k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,843/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,913/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 249 Hougang Ave 3
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 249 Hougang Ave 3 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 249 Hougang Ave 3 have recently resold for a median of about S$491k (S$388 psf), from 141 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 249 Hougang Ave 3 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$323k; 5-Room ≈ S$491k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 249 Hougang Ave 3 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 249 Hougang Ave 3 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 249 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 249 Hougang Ave 3 is about 6.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$491k. 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 249 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
For a flat at about S$491k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,913/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,843/mo after a S$123k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 249 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 249 Hougang Ave 3 is Kovan MRT, about 763 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 249 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Xinghua Primary School, Holy Innocents' Primary School are within 1 km of Block 249 Hougang Ave 3 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.