How floor level changes the price
5-Room units on higher floors (16 TO 18) trade at a median of S$865,000, while lower floors (01 TO 03) sit at S$702,500. That is a 23% premium for height in this segment.
| Floor band | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 01 TO 03 | S$702,500 | 88 |
| 04 TO 06 | S$738,888 | 106 |
| 07 TO 09 | S$770,000 | 94 |
| 10 TO 12 | S$790,000 | 94 |
| 13 TO 15 | S$808,000 | 70 |
| 16 TO 18 | S$865,000 | 29 |
How flat age changes the price
Comparing per-square-metre value strips out unit size. 5-Room flats built in the 2020s trade at S$9,232 psm, against S$5,934 psm for 1980s stock. Newer flats carry more remaining lease, which the market prices in.
| Built | Median per sqm | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | S$5,934 psm | 163 |
| 1990s | S$6,412 psm | 178 |
| 2000s | S$5,977 psm | 40 |
| 2010s | S$7,457 psm | 86 |
| 2020s | S$9,232 psm | 12 |
Prices by flat model
Most 5-room resales in Hougang are Improved flats (395 sales, median S$765,000). Model A-Maisonette units command the top of the range at S$977,500.
| Model | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Improved | S$765,000 | 395 |
| Model A | S$760,000 | 24 |
| Model A-Maisonette | S$977,500 | 20 |
| DBSS | S$960,000 | 16 |
| Premium Apartment | S$898,888 | 15 |
| 3Gen | S$760,020 | 5 |
Most-traded blocks
The blocks with the most 5-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 997B BUANGKOK CRES | S$800,000 | 13 |
| 997C BUANGKOK CRES | S$781,000 | 11 |
| 409 HOUGANG AVE 10 | S$785,000 | 7 |
| 473A UPP SERANGOON CRES | S$838,888 | 7 |
| 302 HOUGANG AVE 5 | S$768,000 | 7 |
| 238 HOUGANG AVE 1 | S$970,000 | 7 |
| 377A HOUGANG ST 32 | S$1,055,000 | 7 |
| 985B BUANGKOK CRES | S$635,000 | 7 |
Source: HDB resale transaction records. Medians shown for blocks with the most recent sales.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 5-room HDB flat cost in Hougang?
The median 5-room HDB resale price in Hougang is S$771,500, based on 484 recent transactions. Prices range from S$585,000 to S$1,180,000 depending on floor level, remaining lease, flat model, and exact block.
Does floor level affect 5-room prices in Hougang?
Yes. 5-Room flats on higher floors (16 TO 18) sell for a median of S$865,000, versus S$702,500 on lower floors (01 TO 03). That is a 23% premium for height.
Are newer 5-room flats in Hougang more expensive?
Per square metre, 5-room flats from the 2020s trade at S$9,232 psm, compared with S$5,934 psm for 1980s stock, a 56% premium for the longer remaining lease.
Which blocks have the most 5-room resale activity in Hougang?
Over the recent window, 997B BUANGKOK CRES recorded the most 5-room resales (13), at a median of S$800,000. Block-level medians vary with floor, unit size, and lease.