Block 7 Hougang Ave 3
7 Hougang Ave 3, Singapore 530007
Block 7 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1974, with 30 dwelling units. Across 38 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$250k (S$338 psf, 59 sqm). The lease has approximately 50 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 7 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 7 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1974, with 30 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 5
- Total units
- 30
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$250k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 50 years
What are resale prices at Block 7 Hougang Ave 3?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$250k (S$338 psf), from 38 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 38 | S$250,000recent | 59 sqm | S$338 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 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 7 Hougang Ave 3 get?
Flats at Block 7 Hougang Ave 3 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 10.1% (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,100/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
10.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$25,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 12 | S$2,100/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 7 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 7 Hougang Ave 3 has 38 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$350,000 in Aug 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Jul 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 71 sqm | S$258,000 |
| Aug 2017 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Oct 2016 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$250,000 |
| Jan 2012 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$260,000 |
| Dec 2011 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 71 sqm | S$293,000 |
| Jan 2011 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 71 sqm | S$272,000 |
| Feb 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 71 sqm | S$220,000 |
| Dec 2009 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$210,000 |
| Sept 2009 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$192,000 |
| Oct 2006 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 71 sqm | S$145,000 |
| Sept 2006 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$110,000 |
What flat types are in Block 7 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 7 Hougang Ave 3 has 30 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 7 Hougang Ave 3?
Block 7 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 7 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block located along Hougang Ave 3. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 5 storeys. It has an estimated 30 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 7 Hougang Ave 3, Singapore 530007. 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 969m away, around 15 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, Hougang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Hougang Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 7 Hougang Ave 3 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 7 Hougang Ave 3 is Kovan MRT, about 969 m away (~15 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT969 m · ~15 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 priority517 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority596 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km685 m
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km780 m
- Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary school1.3 km
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 7 Hougang Ave 3?
Buying a flat at Block 7 Hougang Ave 3 (~S$250k) needs about S$1,993/mo in income and S$939/mo in repayments, after S$3,200 stamp duty and a S$63k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$250k) — 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$3,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$63k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$939/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$1,993/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 7 Hougang Ave 3
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 7 Hougang Ave 3 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 7 Hougang Ave 3 have recently resold for a median of about S$250k (S$338 psf), from 38 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 7 Hougang Ave 3 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 7 Hougang Ave 3 has about 50 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). 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 7 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 7 Hougang Ave 3 is about 10.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,100/mo against a resale price of about S$250k. 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 7 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
For a flat at about S$250k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$1,993/mo in household income, with repayments around S$939/mo after a S$63k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 7 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 7 Hougang Ave 3 is Kovan MRT, about 969 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 7 Hougang Ave 3?⌄
Holy Innocents' Primary School, Xinghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 7 Hougang Ave 3 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.