Blk 170 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1996, 14 storeys, 91 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $619,000, about 10% above the Hougang median, from 2 sales. 63 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1996 |
| Lease from | 1998 |
| Storeys | 14 |
| Dwelling units | 91 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×39 · 5-room ×52 |
| Recorded resales | 63 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $619,000 | $6,129/m² | 2 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,400/mo (5 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.6% (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 62% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $637,441–$713,069 (central estimate $675,255). Recent sales — median $674,759 — 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 | $297,500 | $466,584 | 16 |
| 2003 | $334,000 | $521,285 | 6 |
| 2005 | $295,000 | $450,712 | 5 |
| 2006 | $241,000 | $364,686 | 3 |
| 2007 | $280,000 | $414,946 | 3 |
| 2008 | $367,944 | $511,344 | 2 |
| 2009 | $394,000 | $544,354 | 2 |
| 2010 | $435,800 | $585,541 | 4 |
| 2011 | $494,000 | $630,620 | 7 |
| 2012 | $458,000 | $559,053 | 5 |
| 2016 | $467,500 | $557,617 | 2 |
| 2017 | $404,000 | $479,113 | 2 |
| 2020 | $345,000 | $405,757 | 1 |
| 2021 | $608,888 | $699,908 | 1 |
| 2022 | $619,000 | $670,427 | 2 |
| 2025 | $619,000 | $619,000 | 2 |
| Record sale | $638,000 (4-Room, 2025-05) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $258,000 (2002-01) |
| Busiest year | 2002 · 16 sales |
| Total transacted | $24.1M across 63 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 | $600,000 |
| 2025-05 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 | $638,000 |
| 2022-09 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 | $623,000 |
| 2022-07 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $615,000 |
| 2021-11 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 | $608,888 |
| 2020-08 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 | $345,000 |
| 2017-10 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 | $390,000 |
| 2017-08 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 | $418,000 |
| 2016-11 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 | $405,000 |
| 2016-04 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $530,000 |
| 2012-08 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 | $458,000 |
| 2012-07 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 | $457,000 |
| 2012-05 | 5-Room | 01 TO 05 | 122 | $520,000 |
| 2012-03 | 4-Room | 01 TO 05 | 100 | $438,000 |
| 2012-03 | 5-Room | 11 TO 15 | 122 | $550,000 |
| 2011-11 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $521,888 |
| 2011-11 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $530,000 |
| 2011-09 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 | $520,000 |
| 2011-07 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 | $451,000 |
| 2011-04 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 | $480,480 |
| 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 $619,000 (2 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $637,441–$713,069 (central estimate $675,255). Recent sales — median $674,759 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,400/mo over the last 12 months (5 contracts).
The block was completed in 1996 and its 99-year lease runs from 1998.