Blk 17 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1977, 12 storeys, 132 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $425,444, about 25% below the Hougang median, from 6 sales. 164 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1977 |
| Lease from | 1978 |
| Storeys | 12 |
| Dwelling units | 132 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×110 · 4-room ×22 |
| Recorded resales | 164 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $425,000 | $5,822/m² | 5 |
| 4-Room | $520,000 | $5,306/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,900/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~8.2% (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 90% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $363,327–$406,434 (central estimate $384,881). Recent sales — median $409,046 — 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 | $42,000 | $78,629 | 7 |
| 1991 | $39,750 | $71,942 | 6 |
| 1992 | $75,000 | $132,760 | 1 |
| 1993 | $80,000 | $138,439 | 3 |
| 1994 | $82,000 | $137,642 | 5 |
| 1995 | $110,000 | $181,510 | 3 |
| 1996 | $188,500 | $306,807 | 2 |
| 1997 | $185,000 | $295,141 | 5 |
| 1998 | $157,000 | $251,154 | 20 |
| 1999 | $155,750 | $249,095 | 10 |
| 2000 | $209,000 | $329,810 | 6 |
| 2001 | $146,000 | $228,082 | 4 |
| 2002 | $145,000 | $227,411 | 11 |
| 2003 | $174,000 | $271,568 | 6 |
| 2004 | $190,000 | $291,663 | 7 |
| 2005 | $176,000 | $268,899 | 5 |
| 2006 | $171,000 | $258,761 | 5 |
| 2007 | $195,000 | $288,980 | 4 |
| 2008 | $218,000 | $302,962 | 5 |
| 2009 | $273,000 | $377,179 | 1 |
| 2010 | $295,000 | $396,362 | 3 |
| 2011 | $309,000 | $394,457 | 6 |
| 2012 | $358,000 | $436,989 | 5 |
| 2013 | $348,500 | $415,570 | 2 |
| 2014 | $335,000 | $395,383 | 1 |
| 2015 | $325,000 | $385,597 | 4 |
| 2016 | $320,000 | $381,684 | 3 |
| 2017 | $294,000 | $348,661 | 4 |
| 2019 | $288,000 | $338,136 | 1 |
| 2020 | $270,000 | $317,549 | 1 |
| 2021 | $340,000 | $390,825 | 7 |
| 2023 | $382,500 | $395,177 | 4 |
| 2024 | $425,888 | $429,734 | 3 |
| 2025 | $420,000 | $420,000 | 2 |
| 2026 | $472,500 | $472,500 | 2 |
| Record sale | $538,000 (4-Room, 2024-03) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $36,700 (1990-01) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 20 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +24% (+2.2%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $34.8M across 164 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 | $425,000 |
| 2026-01 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 98 | $520,000 |
| 2025-07 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 73 | $410,000 |
| 2025-01 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 | $430,000 |
| 2024-12 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 73 | $400,000 |
| 2024-09 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 73 | $425,888 |
| 2024-03 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 98 | $538,000 |
| 2023-10 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 | $445,000 |
| 2023-07 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 | $370,000 |
| 2023-03 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 | $370,000 |
| 2023-03 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 73 | $395,000 |
| 2021-12 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 | $393,000 |
| 2021-11 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 73 | $285,000 |
| 2021-11 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 | $320,000 |
| 2021-06 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 98 | $400,000 |
| 2021-04 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 88 | $365,000 |
| 2021-03 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 | $305,000 |
| 2021-02 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 | $340,000 |
| 2020-10 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 73 | $270,000 |
| 2019-02 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 | $288,000 |
| 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 $425,444 (6 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $363,327–$406,434 (central estimate $384,881). Recent sales — median $409,046 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,900/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
The block was completed in 1977 and its 99-year lease runs from 1978.