Blk 252 Hougang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1984, 12 storeys, 182 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $500,888, about 11% below the Hougang median, from 7 sales. 275 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1984 |
| Lease from | 1985 |
| Storeys | 12 |
| Dwelling units | 182 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×115 · 4-room ×67 |
| Recorded resales | 275 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $450,000 | $6,716/m² | 3 |
| 4-Room | $579,000 | $5,848/m² | 4 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,775/mo (4 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.6% (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 55% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $358,513–$401,049 (central estimate $379,781). Recent sales — median $403,582 — 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 | $50,000 | $93,606 | 7 |
| 1991 | $52,000 | $94,112 | 6 |
| 1992 | $52,000 | $92,047 | 5 |
| 1993 | $78,000 | $134,978 | 3 |
| 1994 | $95,500 | $160,302 | 6 |
| 1995 | $137,000 | $226,062 | 9 |
| 1996 | $165,000 | $268,558 | 11 |
| 1997 | $205,000 | $327,048 | 13 |
| 1998 | $194,000 | $310,343 | 17 |
| 1999 | $144,000 | $230,303 | 22 |
| 2000 | $154,750 | $244,202 | 12 |
| 2001 | $137,000 | $214,022 | 11 |
| 2002 | $133,000 | $208,591 | 9 |
| 2003 | $183,500 | $286,395 | 7 |
| 2004 | $186,500 | $286,290 | 10 |
| 2005 | $160,000 | $244,454 | 11 |
| 2006 | $156,000 | $236,062 | 13 |
| 2007 | $158,000 | $234,148 | 5 |
| 2008 | $253,000 | $351,603 | 3 |
| 2009 | $232,000 | $320,533 | 7 |
| 2010 | $272,500 | $366,131 | 8 |
| 2011 | $310,000 | $395,733 | 6 |
| 2012 | $350,000 | $427,224 | 5 |
| 2013 | $349,500 | $416,762 | 10 |
| 2014 | $380,000 | $448,494 | 7 |
| 2015 | $330,000 | $391,529 | 4 |
| 2016 | $358,888 | $428,068 | 5 |
| 2017 | $317,000 | $375,937 | 2 |
| 2018 | $275,000 | $324,705 | 5 |
| 2019 | $263,000 | $308,784 | 5 |
| 2020 | $360,000 | $423,399 | 3 |
| 2021 | $418,000 | $480,485 | 1 |
| 2022 | $390,000 | $422,401 | 7 |
| 2023 | $378,888 | $391,446 | 9 |
| 2024 | $448,000 | $452,045 | 5 |
| 2025 | $580,000 | $580,000 | 3 |
| 2026 | $450,000 | $450,000 | 3 |
| Record sale | $580,000 (4-Room, 2025-05) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $50,000 (1990-01) |
| Busiest year | 1999 · 22 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +5% (+0.5%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $62.9M across 275 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 | $420,000 |
| 2026-06 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 96 | $500,888 |
| 2026-05 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 | $450,000 |
| 2025-08 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 | $455,000 |
| 2025-05 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 | $580,000 |
| 2025-03 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 99 | $580,000 |
| 2024-08 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 99 | $578,000 |
| 2024-06 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 71 | $448,000 |
| 2024-03 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 | $409,888 |
| 2024-02 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 71 | $370,000 |
| 2024-02 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 | $496,000 |
| 2023-11 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 | $375,000 |
| 2023-10 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 | $372,000 |
| 2023-09 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 | $375,000 |
| 2023-08 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 | $385,000 |
| 2023-07 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 | $378,888 |
| 2023-05 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 96 | $490,000 |
| 2023-02 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 96 | $440,000 |
| 2023-02 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 | $468,888 |
| 2023-01 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 72 | $370,000 |
| 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 $500,888 (7 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 $358,513–$401,049 (central estimate $379,781). Recent sales — median $403,582 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,775/mo over the last 12 months (4 contracts).
The block was completed in 1984 and its 99-year lease runs from 1985.