Blk 16 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1975, 20 storeys, 76 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $645,000, about 14% above the Hougang median, from 4 sales. 79 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1975 |
| Lease from | 1975 |
| Storeys | 20 |
| Dwelling units | 76 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 5-room ×76 |
| Recorded resales | 79 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | $645,000 | $5,321/m² | 4 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,775/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~7.0% (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 100% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $584,379–$653,712 (central estimate $619,046). Recent sales — median $653,851 — sit above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $101,500 | $190,019 | 2 |
| 1992 | $100,000 | $177,013 | 1 |
| 1993 | $173,000 | $299,374 | 3 |
| 1994 | $238,000 | $399,496 | 5 |
| 1995 | $304,250 | $502,040 | 2 |
| 1996 | $422,500 | $687,672 | 2 |
| 1997 | $385,000 | $614,212 | 2 |
| 1998 | $315,500 | $504,707 | 8 |
| 1999 | $313,000 | $500,589 | 7 |
| 2000 | $335,000 | $528,643 | 4 |
| 2001 | $315,000 | $492,095 | 3 |
| 2003 | $278,000 | $433,884 | 1 |
| 2004 | $320,000 | $491,221 | 1 |
| 2005 | $278,334 | $425,249 | 4 |
| 2006 | $275,000 | $416,135 | 1 |
| 2008 | $310,000 | $430,817 | 5 |
| 2009 | $367,500 | $507,741 | 2 |
| 2010 | $477,500 | $641,569 | 4 |
| 2011 | $513,000 | $654,874 | 1 |
| 2012 | $600,000 | $732,384 | 1 |
| 2014 | $600,000 | $708,149 | 1 |
| 2016 | $537,500 | $641,110 | 2 |
| 2017 | $468,000 | $555,012 | 3 |
| 2018 | $448,000 | $528,974 | 1 |
| 2020 | $444,000 | $522,192 | 4 |
| 2022 | $565,000 | $611,940 | 2 |
| 2023 | $680,000 | $702,538 | 3 |
| 2024 | $651,500 | $657,383 | 2 |
| 2025 | $638,000 | $638,000 | 1 |
| 2026 | $642,000 | $642,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $695,000 (5-Room, 2023-07) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $105,000 (1990-01) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 8 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +0% (+0.0%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $29.7M across 79 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $642,000 |
| 2025-02 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 | $638,000 |
| 2024-12 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 | $655,000 |
| 2024-11 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 | $648,000 |
| 2023-07 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 123 | $665,000 |
| 2023-07 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 123 | $695,000 |
| 2023-01 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 123 | $680,000 |
| 2022-12 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $575,000 |
| 2022-11 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 | $555,000 |
| 2020-12 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 | $448,000 |
| 2020-10 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 | $448,000 |
| 2020-09 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 | $420,000 |
| 2020-02 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 123 | $440,000 |
| 2018-12 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 | $448,000 |
| 2017-10 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 | $468,000 |
| 2017-10 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 | $468,000 |
| 2017-02 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 125 | $490,000 |
| 2016-09 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 | $520,000 |
| 2016-04 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 | $555,000 |
| 2014-04 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 123 | $600,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 249 | $670,000 | $5,537/m² |
| 2. Blk 251 | $656,444 | $5,425/m² |
| 3. Blk 16 | $645,000 | $5,321/m² |
| 4. Blk 253 | $525,000 | $5,591/m² |
| 5. Blk 21 | $502,944 | $5,224/m² |
| 6. Blk 252 | $500,888 | $6,237/m² |
| 7. Blk 18 | $500,000 | $5,435/m² |
| 8. Blk 19 | $457,500 | $5,386/m² |
| 9. Blk 15 | $455,000 | $5,549/m² |
| 10. Blk 247 | $455,000 | $6,754/m² |
| 11. Blk 250 | $440,000 | $6,567/m² |
| 12. Blk 254 | $432,800 | $6,460/m² |
| 13. Blk 22 | $430,000 | $5,760/m² |
| 14. Blk 20 | $427,500 | $5,651/m² |
| 15. Blk 17 | $425,444 | $5,719/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 22 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $645,000 (4 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 $584,379–$653,712 (central estimate $619,046). Recent sales — median $653,851 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,775/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
The block was completed in 1975 and its 99-year lease runs from 1975.