Block 318 Hougang Ave 5
318 Hougang Ave 5, Singapore 530318
Block 318 Hougang Ave 5 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1982, with 24 dwelling units. Across 40 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$290k (S$369 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 56 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 318 Hougang Ave 5?
Block 318 Hougang Ave 5 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1982, with 24 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1982
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 24
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$290k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 56 years
What are resale prices at Block 318 Hougang Ave 5?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$290k (S$369 psf), from 40 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 32 | S$265,000recent | 67 sqm | S$367 psf |
| 4-Room | 8 | S$238,000recent | 92 sqm | S$240 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 Nov 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 318 Hougang Ave 5 get?
Flats at Block 318 Hougang Ave 5 have recently sublet for a median of S$1,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.0% (from 5 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$1,700/mo
5 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$20,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 4 | S$1,550/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.
What has recently sold at Block 318 Hougang Ave 5?
Block 318 Hougang Ave 5 has 40 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$415,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 72 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 92 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$266,000 |
| Oct 2018 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$296,000 |
| Sept 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 72 sqm | S$290,000 |
| Nov 2013 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Jan 2012 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 72 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Oct 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$265,000 |
| Apr 2009 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$238,000 |
| Dec 2008 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$203,000 |
| Sept 2008 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$198,000 |
What flat types are in Block 318 Hougang Ave 5?
Block 318 Hougang Ave 5 has 24 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 318 Hougang Ave 5?
Block 318 Hougang Ave 5 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 318 Hougang Ave 5 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 5. The block is recorded as completed around 1982, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 24 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 318 Hougang Ave 5, Singapore 530318. 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 756m away, around 12 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.
How far is Block 318 Hougang Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 318 Hougang Ave 5 is Hougang MRT, about 756 m away (~12 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT756 m · ~12 min
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 priority271 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km654 m
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority863 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.0 km
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Serangoon Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 318 Hougang Ave 5?
Buying a flat at Block 318 Hougang Ave 5 (~S$290k) needs about S$2,312/mo in income and S$1,089/mo in repayments, after S$4,000 stamp duty and a S$73k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$290k) — 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$4,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$73k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,089/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,312/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 318 Hougang Ave 5 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 318 Hougang Ave 5
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 318 Hougang Ave 5 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 318 Hougang Ave 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$290k (S$369 psf), from 40 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 318 Hougang Ave 5 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$265k; 4-Room ≈ S$238k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 318 Hougang Ave 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 318 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 318 Hougang Ave 5?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 318 Hougang Ave 5 is about 7.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$1,700/mo against a resale price of about S$290k. 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 318 Hougang Ave 5?⌄
For a flat at about S$290k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,312/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,089/mo after a S$73k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 318 Hougang Ave 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 318 Hougang Ave 5 is Hougang MRT, about 756 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 318 Hougang Ave 5?⌄
Holy Innocents' Primary School, Chij Our Lady Of The Nativity are within 1 km of Block 318 Hougang Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.