How floor level changes the price
3-Room units on higher floors (16 TO 18) trade at a median of S$610,444, while lower floors (01 TO 03) sit at S$430,000. That is a 42% premium for height in this segment.
| Floor band | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 01 TO 03 | S$430,000 | 139 |
| 04 TO 06 | S$443,000 | 161 |
| 07 TO 09 | S$452,500 | 117 |
| 10 TO 12 | S$460,000 | 124 |
| 13 TO 15 | S$526,000 | 34 |
| 16 TO 18 | S$610,444 | 12 |
How flat age changes the price
Comparing per-square-metre value strips out unit size. 3-Room flats built in the 2020s trade at S$7,613 psm, against S$5,763 psm for 1970s stock. Newer flats carry more remaining lease, which the market prices in.
| Built | Median per sqm | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | S$5,763 psm | 65 |
| 1980s | S$6,424 psm | 376 |
| 1990s | S$7,153 psm | 19 |
| 2010s | S$7,911 psm | 110 |
| 2020s | S$7,613 psm | 18 |
Prices by flat model
Most 3-room resales in Hougang are New Generation flats (231 sales, median S$438,000). DBSS units command the top of the range at S$598,000.
| Model | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| New Generation | S$438,000 | 231 |
| Model A | S$500,000 | 179 |
| Improved | S$410,888 | 87 |
| Simplified | S$435,000 | 69 |
| DBSS | S$598,000 | 11 |
| Premium Apartment | S$580,000 | 11 |
Most-traded blocks
The blocks with the most 3-room resale activity give the clearest read on what buyers are actually paying, because each has enough sales to form a reliable median.
| Block | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 24 HOUGANG AVE 3 | S$406,500 | 12 |
| 476A UPP SERANGOON VIEW | S$580,000 | 11 |
| 2 HOUGANG AVE 3 | S$352,000 | 11 |
| 327 HOUGANG AVE 5 | S$438,444 | 10 |
| 115 HOUGANG AVE 1 | S$442,500 | 10 |
| 23 HOUGANG AVE 3 | S$421,500 | 10 |
| 313 HOUGANG AVE 5 | S$430,000 | 10 |
| 114 HOUGANG AVE 1 | S$427,500 | 9 |
Source: HDB resale transaction records. Medians shown for blocks with the most recent sales.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 3-room HDB flat cost in Hougang?
The median 3-room HDB resale price in Hougang is S$450,000, based on 588 recent transactions. Prices range from S$300,000 to S$660,000 depending on floor level, remaining lease, flat model, and exact block.
Does floor level affect 3-room prices in Hougang?
Yes. 3-Room flats on higher floors (16 TO 18) sell for a median of S$610,444, versus S$430,000 on lower floors (01 TO 03). That is a 42% premium for height.
Are newer 3-room flats in Hougang more expensive?
Per square metre, 3-room flats from the 2020s trade at S$7,613 psm, compared with S$5,763 psm for 1970s stock, a 32% premium for the longer remaining lease.
Which blocks have the most 3-room resale activity in Hougang?
Over the recent window, 24 HOUGANG AVE 3 recorded the most 3-room resales (12), at a median of S$406,500. Block-level medians vary with floor, unit size, and lease.