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Block 309 Hougang Ave 5

309 Hougang Ave 5, Singapore 530309

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Dec 2025 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1982, with 113 dwelling units. Across 167 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$430k (S$555 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 56 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 309 Hougang Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1982, with 113 dwelling units.

Town
Hougang
Planning area
Hougang
Completed
1982
Storeys
13
Total units
113
Flat model
New Generation
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$430k
Last transacted
Dec 2025
Remaining lease
≈ 56 years
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What are resale prices at Block 309 Hougang Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$430k (S$555 psf), from 167 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room135S$430,000recent67 sqmS$555 psf
4-Room32S$327,000recent93 sqmS$327 psf

Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 1 for rent search all listings.

“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 Dec 2025.

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What rent and yield does Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,750/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$2,750/mo

24 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

7.7%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$33,000

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
3-Room20S$1,800/mo
4-Room17S$2,800/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 309 Hougang Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 has 167 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$495,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Dec 20253-Room10 TO 1282 sqmS$495,000
Oct 20253-Room10 TO 1267 sqmS$455,000
Sept 20253-Room01 TO 0382 sqmS$430,000
Aug 20253-Room07 TO 0967 sqmS$450,000
Apr 20253-Room07 TO 0967 sqmS$450,000
Mar 20253-Room01 TO 0382 sqmS$490,000
Oct 20243-Room04 TO 0667 sqmS$440,000
Dec 20233-Room01 TO 0367 sqmS$325,000
Oct 20233-Room04 TO 0682 sqmS$425,000
Sept 20233-Room10 TO 1267 sqmS$386,888
Aug 20233-Room07 TO 0967 sqmS$370,000
Jun 20233-Room07 TO 0967 sqmS$418,888
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What flat types are in Block 309 Hougang Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 has 113 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.

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

3-Room: 894-Room: 23Executive: 1
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Where is Block 309 Hougang Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 is an HDB block in Hougang.

Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 5. The block is recorded as completed around 1982, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 113 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and executive units.

The address is Block 309 Hougang Ave 5, Singapore 530309. 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 Hougang MRT, approximately 644m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang Mall for shopping, TAN CHUAN BOON for groceries, Jln Naung Pg for greenery and recreation, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Hougang Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 is Hougang MRT, about 644 m away (~10 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.

  • Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority141 m
  • Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km610 m
  • Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority834 m
  • Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km911 m
  • Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Hougang Mall · 716 mSupermarket: Tan Chuan Boon · 0 mPark: Jln Naung Pg · 454 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 309 Hougang Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 (~S$430k) needs about S$3,428/mo in income and S$1,615/mo in repayments, after S$7,500 stamp duty and a S$108k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$430k) — 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$7,500

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$108k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,615/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,428/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 sales at Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 309 Hougang Ave 5

How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 cost?

3-Room flats at Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$430k (S$555 psf), from 167 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$430k; 4-Room ≈ S$327k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 has about 56 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1982). 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 309 Hougang Ave 5?

Gross rental yield at Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 is about 7.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,750/mo against a resale price of about S$430k. 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 309 Hougang Ave 5?

For a flat at about S$430k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,428/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,615/mo after a S$108k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 309 Hougang Ave 5?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 is Hougang MRT, about 644 m away (~10 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 309 Hougang Ave 5?

Holy Innocents' Primary School, Chij Our Lady Of The Nativity are within 1 km of Block 309 Hougang Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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