Blk 173 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 $652,500, about 15% above the Hougang median, from 4 sales. 86 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 | 91 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×65 · 5-room ×26 |
| Recorded resales | 86 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $582,500 | $5,766/m² | 2 |
| 5-Room | $750,000 | $6,148/m² | 2 |
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 83% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $514,425–$575,458 (central estimate $544,941). Recent sales — median $542,400 — 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 | $261,000 | $407,736 | 7 |
| 2002 | $254,000 | $398,361 | 14 |
| 2003 | $251,000 | $391,744 | 6 |
| 2004 | $245,000 | $376,091 | 3 |
| 2005 | $240,888 | $368,038 | 3 |
| 2006 | $250,000 | $378,305 | 7 |
| 2007 | $280,000 | $414,946 | 5 |
| 2008 | $349,000 | $485,017 | 4 |
| 2009 | $330,000 | $455,931 | 3 |
| 2010 | $411,944 | $553,488 | 4 |
| 2011 | $417,000 | $532,325 | 3 |
| 2012 | $458,000 | $559,053 | 3 |
| 2013 | $528,000 | $629,615 | 2 |
| 2014 | $502,500 | $593,075 | 2 |
| 2015 | $438,000 | $519,666 | 1 |
| 2016 | $399,000 | $475,913 | 4 |
| 2019 | $382,000 | $448,500 | 3 |
| 2020 | $470,000 | $552,771 | 2 |
| 2021 | $490,000 | $563,248 | 1 |
| 2022 | $459,000 | $497,134 | 2 |
| 2023 | $525,000 | $542,400 | 2 |
| 2024 | $700,000 | $706,321 | 1 |
| 2025 | $652,500 | $652,500 | 4 |
| Record sale | $800,000 (5-Room, 2025-12) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $266,000 (2001-11) |
| Busiest year | 2002 · 14 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +26% (+2.3%/yr, 2015→2025) |
| Total transacted | $31.0M across 86 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 | $560,000 |
| 2025-12 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 | $800,000 |
| 2025-08 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 | $700,000 |
| 2025-06 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 | $605,000 |
| 2024-02 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 | $700,000 |
| 2023-04 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 | $530,000 |
| 2023-03 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 | $520,000 |
| 2022-06 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 | $480,000 |
| 2022-01 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 | $438,000 |
| 2021-10 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 | $490,000 |
| 2020-06 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 | $555,000 |
| 2020-01 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 102 | $385,000 |
| 2019-09 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 | $355,000 |
| 2019-07 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 102 | $382,000 |
| 2019-01 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 | $400,000 |
| 2016-12 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 | $398,000 |
| 2016-10 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 | $400,000 |
| 2016-06 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 | $330,000 |
| 2016-01 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 | $530,000 |
| 2015-05 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 | $438,000 |
| 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 $652,500 (4 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 $514,425–$575,458 (central estimate $544,941). Recent sales — median $542,400 — sit within that range.
The block was completed in 1996 and its 99-year lease runs from 1997.