How floor level changes the price
5-Room units on higher floors (16 TO 18) trade at a median of S$858,000, while lower floors (01 TO 03) sit at S$700,000. That is a 23% premium for height in this segment.
| Floor band | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 01 TO 03 | S$700,000 | 99 |
| 04 TO 06 | S$730,000 | 107 |
| 07 TO 09 | S$770,000 | 99 |
| 10 TO 12 | S$790,000 | 98 |
| 13 TO 15 | S$800,000 | 74 |
| 16 TO 18 | S$858,000 | 31 |
How flat age changes the price
Comparing per-square-metre value strips out unit size. 5-Room flats built in the 2010s trade at S$7,336 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 | 167 |
| 1990s | S$6,364 psm | 199 |
| 2000s | S$5,943 psm | 42 |
| 2010s | S$7,336 psm | 90 |
Prices by flat model
Most 5-room resales in Hougang are Improved flats (419 sales, median S$758,000). Model A-Maisonette units command the top of the range at S$977,500.
| Model | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Improved | S$758,000 | 419 |
| Model A | S$760,000 | 23 |
| Model A-Maisonette | S$977,500 | 22 |
| Premium Apartment | S$908,444 | 14 |
| DBSS | S$950,000 | 13 |
| 3Gen | S$747,000 | 8 |
| Improved-Maisonette | S$960,000 | 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$772,000 | 17 |
| 997C BUANGKOK CRES | S$783,000 | 14 |
| 238 HOUGANG AVE 1 | S$972,500 | 8 |
| 310 HOUGANG AVE 5 | S$672,500 | 8 |
| 409 HOUGANG AVE 10 | S$785,000 | 7 |
| 984B BUANGKOK LINK | S$650,000 | 7 |
| 373 HOUGANG ST 31 | S$878,000 | 7 |
| 302 HOUGANG AVE 5 | S$768,000 | 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$768,000, based on 510 recent transactions. Prices range from S$585,000 to S$1,150,000 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$858,000, versus S$700,000 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 2010s trade at S$7,336 psm, compared with S$5,934 psm for 1980s stock, a 24% 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 (17), at a median of S$772,000. Block-level medians vary with floor, unit size, and lease.