Rent vs D19 +10.1%
Rents near district median
Kovan 81's latest 12-month median rent is $4,075 compared with the D19 median of $3,700 for the same period. Use this district check before narrowing by bedroom and area band.
Kovan 81 rent and sale price
D19 / Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol
Address 81 Kovan Road Kovan 81 Singapore 548173
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Quick summary about Kovan 81
Kovan 81 is a 999-year leasehold apartment in D19 / Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol. The page currently tracks 10 rentals and 2 sales.
- Latest 12M median rent is $4,075 per month from 2 rentals. The bedroom and floor-area tables below show the full loaded history.
- All-time median sale price is $1,485,000, with median sale PSF at $1,084 psf from 2 sales.
- Rent is up 7.9% over the last 3 months. Sale PSF is flat over the last 3 months.
Kovan 81 Market Brief
Compare the project with D19 across rent, sale PSF, tenure and transaction activity.
Compared with D19
Sale PSF vs D19 -28.1%
Sale PSF below district median
Kovan 81's all-time median sale PSF is $1,084 psf versus the D19 median of $1,508 psf for the same period. A premium should be explained by tenure, condition, floor, view or scarcity.
Rent support 3.29%
Rent support above district screen
Gross yield is roughly 3.29% versus a D19 screen of 2.80%. Treat this as a first-pass rent support signal before costs, vacancy and financing.
Rent stability 94.7% spread
Rent is uneven
Recent median rents vary a lot, usually because unit mix differs month to month.
Market activity +100.0%
Activity is rising
8 recent transactions versus 4 in the prior 6-month view.
Tenure lens 999-year leasehold
Leasehold comparison needed
999-year leasehold from 1878 matters most on sale price. Compare Kovan 81 against nearby projects with similar tenure before treating a PSF gap as cheap or expensive.
Before you decide
Latest 12M median rent $4,075
Is the asking rent fair?
$3,850 to $4,300 is the first fair-rent band to check. Above $4,300 should have a visible reason.
All-time median sale PSF $1,084 psf
Is the purchase price fair?
$1,440,000 to $1,530,000 and $1,050 to $1,120 psf are the first sale checks before adjusting for floor, size, view and condition.
3 bed rent $3,900
Are similar units renting for more?
3 bed and 1,000 to 1,100 sqft give the closest unit-size checks.
Rent stability 94.7% spread
Is rent stable here?
Rent is uneven. Recent median rents vary a lot, usually because unit mix differs month to month.
Transaction volume +100.0%
Is activity rising?
Activity is rising. 8 recent transactions versus 4 in the prior 6-month view.
Kovan 81 Project Facts
Project-level details from URA records and local enrichment.
Tenure 999-year leasehold from 1878
Property type Apartment, Non-Landed Properties
Sales 2 resale transactions
Total sold value $3.0M
Kovan 81 Data Coverage
Use this to judge whether the project has enough rent, sale and recent transaction depth for a confident comparison.
Rentals 10 Sept 2021 to Jan 2026
Sale transactions 2 Oct 2021 to Apr 2024
Rent trend 7.9% Last 3 months
Sale PSF trend 0.0% Last 3 months
Kovan 81 Location
Nearest transport, schools and daily conveniences around the project.
Project MRT School Amenities
Nearby
Approximate distance from the project. Walking, driving and transit routes may differ.
Closest MRT
SERANGOON MRT STATION (CC13) 0.82 km away
SERANGOON MRT STATION (NE12) 0.83 km away
KOVAN MRT STATION 0.84 km away
Schools nearby
NPS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (PRIMARY CAMPUS) 0.16 km away
NPS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 0.18 km away
DPS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, SINGAPORE 0.56 km away
CAMBERLEY INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL PRIVATE LIMITED 0.61 km away
Amenities
JALAN PELIKAT PARK CONNECTOR Park / green link · 0.84 km away
WOODLEIGH VILLAGE HAWKER CENTRE Food centre · 1.87 km away
Kovan 81 Rent and Sale PSF Trends
Recent rent, sale PSF and contract activity for this project.
Latest median rent $4,075 10 rentals in view
Latest median sale PSF $969 psf 2 sales in view
Month Rent contracts Median rent Sale transactions Median sale PSF Median sale
Jan 2026 2 $4,075 0 - -
Jan 2025 1 $3,800 0 - -
Nov 2024 1 $6,000 0 - -
Oct 2024 2 $3,750 0 - -
Apr 2024 0 - 1 $969 psf $1,680,000
Dec 2023 1 $3,900 0 - -
Sept 2023 2 $3,775 0 - -
Oct 2021 0 - 1 $1,198 psf $1,290,000
Sept 2021 1 $2,400 0 - -
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Kovan 81 Rent by Bedrooms
Monthly rent by recorded bedroom count.
Bedrooms Median rent Average rent Transactions
3 bed $3,900 $3,930 10
Kovan 81 Rent by Size
Monthly rent by recorded URA floor area band.
Area band Median rent Average rent Transactions
1,000 to 1,100 sqft $4,000 $3,990 5
1,100 to 1,200 sqft $3,525 $3,338 4
1,300 to 1,400 sqft $6,000 $6,000 1
Kovan 81 Sale PSF by Floor
Median sale price and PSF by recorded floor band.
Floor band Median sale Median PSF Transactions
01 to 05 $1,485,000 $1,084 psf 2
Kovan 81 Latest Transactions
Most recent URA rentals and sales for this project.
Rentals
Sales
How to use this data
Practical guidance for renters, buyers and sellers. This is not a valuation, it is a starting point for comparing real transactions.
Rent negotiation
If you are renting
Kovan 81 shows a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $4,075 across 2 rentals. Use that as the first anchor, then check the bedroom and floor-area bands before accepting an asking rent.
Latest 12M median rent $4,075
Rentals in period 2
Rent signal Thin
- If the asking rent is above the median, look for a clear reason such as larger size, newer condition, furnishings or a better stack.
- If it is below the median, check whether the unit is smaller, older, lower floor or has a shorter lease term.
Offer check
If you are buying
All-time sales at Kovan 81 show a median price of $1,485,000 and $1,084 psf. Treat those as the first comparable range, then adjust for floor, size, condition and tenure.
All-time median sale $1,485,000
All-time median PSF $1,084 psf
Sale signal Thin
- Compare the unit against the sale by floor table before deciding whether a premium makes sense.
- 999-year leasehold from 1878 should be part of the buying decision, especially when comparing against newer leasehold or nearby freehold projects.
Listing position
If you are selling
For sellers, the cleanest starting point is the project median PSF, then the latest sales and nearby project comps. Kovan 81 has 2 sales on this page, so pricing should be checked against actual recent contracts before listing.
Sale signal Thin
Total sold value $3.0M
Latest record Jan 2026
- Use the latest sales table to avoid anchoring to stale prices when the most recent month moved differently.
- If you want to price above recent PSF, the listing needs a visible reason such as renovation, view, layout, floor or scarcity.
Run Kovan 81 numbers
Start with the project benchmarks, then adjust the calculator assumptions for the unit you are considering.
Rental yield $4,075/mo Test gross and net yield against typical rent. Buy vs rent $1.5M Compare ownership cost against renting. Mortgage $1.5M Estimate monthly payment from the sale price. Stamp duty $1,084 psf Estimate buyer stamp duty before offer math. Purchase timeline Offer steps Map the option fee, exercise date, stamp duty and completion.
District context
Use D19 to compare Kovan 81 against the wider area.
About this data
How to read the rental and sale figures on this page.
Rental figures come from URA private residential rent data. Rent is shown as monthly rent.
Sale figures come from private residential sale data. PSF and total selling value are shown where the needed fields are available.
Rental floor level is not available from this source, so rental analysis is split by bedroom count and floor area band.
Sale floor band is available for many sale transactions, so sale prices can be grouped by recorded floor band.
Kovan 81 FAQ
Quick answers for renters, buyers and owners comparing this project.
What is the typical rent at Kovan 81?
Kovan 81 has a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $4,075 across 2 rentals in that period.
What is the typical sale price at Kovan 81?
The all-time median sale price for Kovan 81 is $1,485,000, based on 2 sales in that period.
What is the median sale PSF at Kovan 81?
The all-time median sale price per square foot for Kovan 81 is $1,084 psf. The average for the same period is $1,084 psf.
Is Kovan 81 freehold or leasehold?
Kovan 81 is listed as 999-year leasehold from 1878. Tenure is tied to the project and is most relevant when reviewing sale transactions.
Where is Kovan 81 located?
Kovan 81 is located at 81 Kovan Road Kovan 81 Singapore 548173 in D19 / Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol.
How current is the Kovan 81 transaction data?
The project page uses the latest records currently loaded on PropertySmartSG. Treat it as research evidence and check the latest transaction rows before using it for pricing.