Block 253 Hougang Ave 3
253 Hougang Ave 3, Singapore 530253
Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1983, with 96 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$505k (91 sqm), from 88 resales on record. The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 253 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1983, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 96
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$505k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 253 Hougang Ave 3?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$505k (S$489 psf), from 88 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 88 | S$505,000recent | 91 sqm | S$489 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 253 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 has 88 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$515,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 96 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$362,888 |
| Jun 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$350,000 |
What flat types are in Block 253 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 is Kovan MRT, about 794 m away (~12 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT794 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 priority340 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km429 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority754 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km770 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
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 253 Hougang Ave 3?
Buying a flat at Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 (~S$505k) needs about S$4,026/mo in income and S$1,896/mo in repayments, after S$9,750 stamp duty and a S$126k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$505k) — 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$9,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$126k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,896/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,026/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 253 Hougang Ave 3
What is the resale price at Block 253 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 have recently resold around S$505k (91 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 253 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Block 253 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 253 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 has 96 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 253 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 is Kovan MRT, about 794 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 253 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Xinghua Primary School, Holy Innocents' Primary School are within 1 km of Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 253 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.
