Block 252 Hougang Ave 3
252 Hougang Ave 3, Singapore 530252
Block 252 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 182 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$450k (71 sqm), from 274 resales on record. The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 252 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 252 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 182 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 182
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$450k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 252 Hougang Ave 3?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$450k (S$542 psf), from 274 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 180 | S$378,888recent | 67 sqm | S$525 psf |
| 4-Room | 94 | S$468,888recent | 93 sqm | S$468 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 Jun 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 252 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 252 Hougang Ave 3 has 274 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$500,888 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 96 sqm | S$500,888 |
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$455,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 99 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 99 sqm | S$578,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 71 sqm | S$448,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$409,888 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 71 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$496,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$372,000 |
What flat types are in Block 252 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 252 Hougang Ave 3 has 182 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 252 Hougang Ave 3 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 252 Hougang Ave 3 is Kovan MRT, about 850 m away (~13 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT850 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 priority353 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km438 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority769 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km832 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.3 km
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary school1.5 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 252 Hougang Ave 3?
Buying a flat at Block 252 Hougang Ave 3 (~S$450k) needs about S$3,587/mo in income and S$1,690/mo in repayments, after S$8,100 stamp duty and a S$113k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$450k) — 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$8,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$113k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,690/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,587/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 252 Hougang Ave 3
What is the resale price at Block 252 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 252 Hougang Ave 3 have recently resold around S$450k (71 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 252 Hougang Ave 3 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$379k; 4-Room ≈ S$469k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 252 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Block 252 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 252 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Block 252 Hougang Ave 3 has 182 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 252 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 252 Hougang Ave 3 is Kovan MRT, about 850 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 252 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Xinghua Primary School, Holy Innocents' Primary School are within 1 km of Block 252 Hougang Ave 3 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 252 Hougang Ave 3 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 252 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.
