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. Across 88 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$505k (S$489 psf, 91 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- New Generation
- 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 rent and yield does Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 get?
Flats at Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.4% (from 17 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
17 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 17 | S$2,700/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 253 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 3. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, 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 units.
The address is Block 253 Hougang Ave 3, Singapore 530253. 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 794m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, LIM KING CHEW for groceries, Kovan Market & Food Centre for food options, Realty Park for greenery and recreation, and Hougang Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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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 253 Hougang Ave 3
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 have recently resold for a median of about S$505k (S$489 psf), from 88 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 has about 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). 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 253 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 253 Hougang Ave 3 is about 6.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$505k. 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 253 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
For a flat at about S$505k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,026/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,896/mo after a S$126k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.