Blk 169 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1996, 14 storeys, 123 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $656,888, about 16% above the Hougang median, from 3 sales. 81 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1996 |
| Lease from | 1997 |
| Storeys | 14 |
| Dwelling units | 123 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×97 · 5-room ×26 |
| Recorded resales | 81 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $613,444 | $6,019/m² | 2 |
| 5-Room | $770,000 | $6,364/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,400/mo (4 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.2% (Hougang average: ~6.4%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 43% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $540,730–$604,884 (central estimate $572,807). Recent sales — median $546,786 — sit within that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | $255,000 | $399,930 | 18 |
| 2003 | $243,000 | $379,258 | 6 |
| 2004 | $251,500 | $386,069 | 6 |
| 2005 | $248,500 | $379,668 | 3 |
| 2006 | $244,000 | $369,226 | 3 |
| 2007 | $290,000 | $429,765 | 3 |
| 2008 | $340,000 | $472,509 | 3 |
| 2009 | $372,500 | $514,649 | 2 |
| 2010 | $378,000 | $507,881 | 7 |
| 2011 | $466,500 | $595,514 | 2 |
| 2012 | $465,000 | $567,598 | 3 |
| 2013 | $539,000 | $642,732 | 2 |
| 2014 | $458,000 | $540,554 | 6 |
| 2015 | $428,000 | $507,801 | 1 |
| 2016 | $350,000 | $417,467 | 1 |
| 2017 | $355,000 | $421,002 | 1 |
| 2020 | $464,444 | $546,236 | 2 |
| 2021 | $432,500 | $497,153 | 6 |
| 2023 | $525,000 | $542,400 | 2 |
| 2024 | $675,000 | $681,095 | 2 |
| 2025 | $770,000 | $770,000 | 1 |
| 2026 | $656,888 | $656,888 | 1 |
| Record sale | $780,000 (5-Room, 2024-06) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $258,000 (2002-01) |
| Busiest year | 2002 · 18 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +57% (+4.6%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $29.4M across 81 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 | $656,888 |
| 2025-06 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $770,000 |
| 2024-08 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 | $570,000 |
| 2024-06 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 | $780,000 |
| 2023-07 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 | $520,000 |
| 2023-01 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 | $530,000 |
| 2021-12 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 | $475,000 |
| 2021-10 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 | $445,000 |
| 2021-04 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 | $420,000 |
| 2021-04 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 | $450,000 |
| 2021-02 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 | $410,000 |
| 2021-02 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 102 | $420,000 |
| 2020-02 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 | $548,888 |
| 2020-01 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 | $380,000 |
| 2017-09 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 | $355,000 |
| 2016-12 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 | $350,000 |
| 2015-09 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 | $428,000 |
| 2014-07 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 | $420,000 |
| 2014-06 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 | $451,000 |
| 2014-05 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 | $588,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 230 | $1,018,000 | $7,169/m² |
| 2. Blk 111 | $1,010,000 | $7,184/m² |
| 3. Blk 238 | $915,000 | $7,065/m² |
| 4. Blk 234 | $789,444 | $6,385/m² |
| 5. Blk 167 | $763,888 | $6,341/m² |
| 6. Blk 171 | $670,000 | $5,979/m² |
| 7. Blk 103 | $668,000 | $5,833/m² |
| 8. Blk 168 | $665,000 | $6,650/m² |
| 9. Blk 169 | $656,888 | $6,364/m² |
| 10. Blk 173 | $652,500 | $5,835/m² |
| 11. Blk 166 | $650,000 | $6,436/m² |
| 12. Blk 236 | $630,000 | $6,058/m² |
| 13. Blk 170 | $619,000 | $6,129/m² |
| 14. Blk 232 | $618,000 | $5,942/m² |
| 15. Blk 172 | $615,000 | $6,089/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 37 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $656,888 (3 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $540,730–$604,884 (central estimate $572,807). Recent sales — median $546,786 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,400/mo over the last 12 months (4 contracts).
The block was completed in 1996 and its 99-year lease runs from 1997.