Blk 249 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1984, 13 storeys, 96 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $670,000, about 19% above the Hougang median, from 3 sales. 141 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1984 |
| Lease from | 1985 |
| Storeys | 13 |
| Dwelling units | 96 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×18 · 5-room ×78 |
| Recorded resales | 141 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | $670,000 | $5,537/m² | 3 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,625/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.5% (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 95% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $611,663–$684,233 (central estimate $647,948). Recent sales — median $665,960 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $122,000 | $228,397 | 4 |
| 1991 | $149,000 | $269,668 | 4 |
| 1992 | $135,000 | $238,968 | 5 |
| 1993 | $223,500 | $386,764 | 2 |
| 1994 | $245,000 | $411,246 | 8 |
| 1995 | $320,000 | $528,029 | 6 |
| 1996 | $359,000 | $584,317 | 2 |
| 1997 | $405,000 | $646,119 | 3 |
| 1998 | $360,000 | $575,894 | 7 |
| 1999 | $334,500 | $534,974 | 12 |
| 2000 | $337,500 | $532,588 | 6 |
| 2001 | $304,000 | $474,911 | 3 |
| 2002 | $277,500 | $435,217 | 8 |
| 2003 | $192,000 | $299,661 | 2 |
| 2004 | $248,000 | $380,697 | 6 |
| 2005 | $230,000 | $351,403 | 1 |
| 2006 | $238,000 | $360,146 | 5 |
| 2007 | $241,000 | $357,150 | 3 |
| 2008 | $325,000 | $451,663 | 5 |
| 2009 | $353,000 | $487,708 | 5 |
| 2010 | $409,000 | $549,532 | 4 |
| 2011 | $457,000 | $583,387 | 4 |
| 2012 | $508,000 | $620,085 | 3 |
| 2013 | $500,000 | $596,227 | 1 |
| 2014 | $510,000 | $601,927 | 3 |
| 2015 | $480,000 | $569,497 | 1 |
| 2016 | $450,000 | $536,743 | 5 |
| 2017 | $442,000 | $524,178 | 1 |
| 2018 | $434,000 | $512,444 | 6 |
| 2019 | $425,944 | $500,093 | 2 |
| 2020 | $466,500 | $548,654 | 4 |
| 2021 | $487,944 | $560,885 | 4 |
| 2022 | $517,500 | $560,494 | 2 |
| 2023 | $606,000 | $626,085 | 1 |
| 2024 | $660,000 | $665,960 | 1 |
| 2025 | $670,000 | $670,000 | 1 |
| 2026 | $710,000 | $710,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $710,000 (5-Room, 2026-01) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $140,000 (1990-04) |
| Busiest year | 1999 · 12 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +32% (+2.8%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $47.5M across 141 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 | $710,000 |
| 2025-08 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 | $670,000 |
| 2024-09 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 | $660,000 |
| 2023-03 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 | $606,000 |
| 2022-12 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 | $585,000 |
| 2022-09 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 98 | $450,000 |
| 2021-12 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 98 | $405,000 |
| 2021-05 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 | $485,000 |
| 2021-05 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 | $490,888 |
| 2021-02 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 | $505,000 |
| 2020-09 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 | $480,000 |
| 2020-08 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 98 | $340,000 |
| 2020-08 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 | $465,000 |
| 2020-08 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 | $468,000 |
| 2019-06 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 | $480,000 |
| 2019-05 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 98 | $371,888 |
| 2018-09 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 98 | $388,000 |
| 2018-08 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 | $435,000 |
| 2018-06 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $428,000 |
| 2018-04 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $458,000 |
| 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 $670,000 (3 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 $611,663–$684,233 (central estimate $647,948). Recent sales — median $665,960 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,625/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
The block was completed in 1984 and its 99-year lease runs from 1985.