Block 517 Hougang Ave 10
517 Hougang Ave 10, Singapore 530517
Block 517 Hougang Ave 10 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 24 dwelling units. Across 26 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$195k (S$282 psf, 64 sqm). The lease has approximately 65 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 517 Hougang Ave 10?
Block 517 Hougang Ave 10 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1986, with 24 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 24
- Flat model
- Simplified
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$195k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2021
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 65 years
What are resale prices at Block 517 Hougang Ave 10?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$195k (S$282 psf), from 26 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 18 | S$148,000recent | 64 sqm | S$215 psf |
| 4-Room | 8 | S$212,000recent | 89 sqm | S$221 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 Aug 2021.
What rent and yield does Block 517 Hougang Ave 10 get?
Flats at Block 517 Hougang Ave 10 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,200/mo (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,200/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
—
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$26,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 12 | S$2,200/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 517 Hougang Ave 10?
Block 517 Hougang Ave 10 has 26 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$440,000 in Aug 2021 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 85 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Apr 2017 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 89 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Aug 2015 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$285,000 |
| May 2009 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$222,000 |
| May 2008 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Oct 2007 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$175,000 |
| Apr 2007 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 70 sqm | S$174,000 |
| Jun 2006 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$146,000 |
| Jan 2005 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$195,000 |
| Sept 2004 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$148,000 |
| May 2004 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$162,000 |
What flat types are in Block 517 Hougang Ave 10?
Block 517 Hougang Ave 10 has 24 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 517 Hougang Ave 10?
Block 517 Hougang Ave 10 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 517 Hougang Ave 10 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 10. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, 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 517 Hougang Ave 10, Singapore 530517. 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 338m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang Mall for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Ci Yuan Hawker Centre for food options, Jln Naung Pg for greenery and recreation, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Punggol Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 517 Hougang Ave 10 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 517 Hougang Ave 10 is Hougang MRT, about 338 m away (~5 min walk). 11 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Hougang MRT338 m · ~5 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority123 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km157 m
- Yio Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority730 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km744 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km753 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority757 m
- Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority767 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority814 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 517 Hougang Ave 10?
Buying a flat at Block 517 Hougang Ave 10 (~S$195k) needs about S$1,554/mo in income and S$732/mo in repayments, after S$2,100 stamp duty and a S$49k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$195k) — 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$2,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$49k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$732/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$1,554/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 517 Hougang Ave 10
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 517 Hougang Ave 10 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 517 Hougang Ave 10 have recently resold for a median of about S$195k (S$282 psf), from 26 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 517 Hougang Ave 10 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$148k; 4-Room ≈ S$212k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 517 Hougang Ave 10 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 517 Hougang Ave 10 has about 65 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 517 Hougang Ave 10?⌄
based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,200/mo against a resale price of about S$195k. 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 517 Hougang Ave 10?⌄
For a flat at about S$195k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$1,554/mo in household income, with repayments around S$732/mo after a S$49k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 517 Hougang Ave 10?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 517 Hougang Ave 10 is Hougang MRT, about 338 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 517 Hougang Ave 10?⌄
Montfort Junior School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Xinmin Primary School, Punggol Primary School are within 1 km of Block 517 Hougang Ave 10 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.