Blk 172 Hougang Ave 1 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1996, 13 storeys, 114 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $615,000, about 9% above the Hougang median, from 5 sales. 98 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1996 |
| Lease from | 1997 |
| Storeys | 13 |
| Dwelling units | 114 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×90 · 5-room ×24 |
| Recorded resales | 98 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $612,500 | $6,064/m² | 4 |
| 5-Room | $770,000 | $6,364/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,600/mo (3 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~5.1% (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 65% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $541,278–$605,498 (central estimate $573,388). Recent sales — median $555,186 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | $263,500 | $411,642 | 10 |
| 2002 | $250,000 | $392,088 | 20 |
| 2003 | $270,000 | $421,398 | 3 |
| 2004 | $260,000 | $399,117 | 1 |
| 2005 | $238,000 | $363,625 | 6 |
| 2006 | $226,000 | $341,988 | 5 |
| 2007 | $297,500 | $440,880 | 4 |
| 2008 | $330,000 | $458,612 | 5 |
| 2009 | $375,000 | $518,103 | 5 |
| 2010 | $397,500 | $534,081 | 4 |
| 2011 | $423,000 | $539,984 | 4 |
| 2012 | $449,000 | $548,067 | 3 |
| 2013 | $615,000 | $733,359 | 1 |
| 2014 | $440,000 | $519,309 | 3 |
| 2015 | $375,000 | $444,920 | 1 |
| 2016 | $422,444 | $503,876 | 4 |
| 2017 | $420,000 | $498,087 | 1 |
| 2018 | $395,000 | $466,395 | 1 |
| 2020 | $410,000 | $482,204 | 1 |
| 2021 | $455,000 | $523,016 | 3 |
| 2022 | $500,000 | $541,540 | 4 |
| 2023 | $510,888 | $527,821 | 1 |
| 2024 | $555,504 | $560,520 | 4 |
| 2025 | $688,888 | $688,888 | 3 |
| 2026 | $610,000 | $610,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $770,000 (5-Room, 2025-08) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $246,000 (2001-11) |
| Busiest year | 2002 · 20 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +21% (+1.9%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $35.5M across 98 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 | $610,000 |
| 2025-11 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 | $688,888 |
| 2025-08 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $770,000 |
| 2025-02 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 | $615,000 |
| 2024-09 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 | $558,000 |
| 2024-06 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 | $605,000 |
| 2024-04 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 | $505,000 |
| 2024-03 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 | $553,008 |
| 2023-07 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 | $510,888 |
| 2022-09 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 102 | $510,000 |
| 2022-07 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 | $465,000 |
| 2022-06 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 | $545,000 |
| 2022-04 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 102 | $490,000 |
| 2021-10 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 | $465,000 |
| 2021-09 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 | $455,000 |
| 2021-03 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 | $435,000 |
| 2020-07 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 | $410,000 |
| 2018-03 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 | $395,000 |
| 2017-10 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 | $420,000 |
| 2016-05 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 | $420,000 |
| 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 $615,000 (5 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 $541,278–$605,498 (central estimate $573,388). Recent sales — median $555,186 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,600/mo over the last 12 months (3 contracts).
The block was completed in 1996 and its 99-year lease runs from 1997.