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Block 252 Hougang Ave 3

252 Hougang Ave 3, Singapore 530252

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Jun 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

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.

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What are the key facts about Block 252 Hougang Ave 3?

Key Takeaway

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
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What are resale prices at Block 252 Hougang Ave 3?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$450k (S$542 psf), from 274 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room180S$378,888recent67 sqmS$525 psf
4-Room94S$468,888recent93 sqmS$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.

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What has recently sold at Block 252 Hougang Ave 3?

Key Takeaway

Block 252 Hougang Ave 3 has 274 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$500,888 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jun 20264-Room04 TO 0696 sqmS$500,888
May 20263-Room10 TO 1267 sqmS$450,000
Aug 20253-Room04 TO 0667 sqmS$455,000
May 20254-Room07 TO 0993 sqmS$580,000
Mar 20254-Room07 TO 0999 sqmS$580,000
Aug 20244-Room07 TO 0999 sqmS$578,000
Jun 20243-Room07 TO 0971 sqmS$448,000
Mar 20243-Room07 TO 0967 sqmS$409,888
Feb 20243-Room10 TO 1271 sqmS$370,000
Feb 20244-Room04 TO 0693 sqmS$496,000
Nov 20233-Room01 TO 0367 sqmS$375,000
Oct 20233-Room04 TO 0667 sqmS$372,000
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What flat types are in Block 252 Hougang Ave 3?

Key Takeaway

Block 252 Hougang Ave 3 has 182 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

3-Room: 1154-Room: 67
5

How far is Block 252 Hougang Ave 3 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 842 mSupermarket: Lim King Chew · 317 mHawker centre: Blk 105 Hougang Ave 1 · 735 mPark: Aroozoo Ave Pg · 932 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 252 Hougang Ave 3?

Key Takeaway

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.

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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.

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