Rent vs D19 +24.3%
Rents above district median
Kovan Crest's latest 12-month median rent is $4,600 compared with the D19 median of $3,700 for the same period. Use this district check before narrowing by bedroom and area band.
Kovan Crest rent and sale price
D19 / Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol
Address 45 Kovan Road Kovan Crest Singapore 548130
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Quick summary about Kovan Crest
Kovan Crest is a freehold apartment in D19 / Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol. The page currently tracks 12 rentals and 4 sales.
- Latest 12M median rent is $4,600 per month from 2 rentals. The bedroom and floor-area tables below show the full loaded history.
- All-time median sale price is $1,652,500, with median sale PSF at $1,354 psf from 4 sales.
- Rent is up 15.8% over the last 3 months. Sale PSF is up 6.5% over the last 3 months.
Kovan Crest Market Brief
Compare the project with D19 across rent, sale PSF, tenure and transaction activity.
Compared with D19
Sale PSF vs D19 -10.2%
Sale PSF near district median
Kovan Crest's all-time median sale PSF is $1,354 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 3.34%
Rent support above district screen
Gross yield is roughly 3.34% versus a D19 screen of 2.80%. Treat this as a first-pass rent support signal before costs, vacancy and financing.
Rent stability 78.3% spread
Rent is uneven
Recent median rents vary a lot, usually because unit mix differs month to month.
Market activity +0.0%
Activity is steady
Recent transaction volume is close to the prior 6-month view.
Tenure lens Freehold
Freehold comparison needed
Freehold matters most on sale price. Compare Kovan Crest against nearby projects with similar tenure before treating a PSF gap as cheap or expensive.
Before you decide
Latest 12M median rent $4,600
Is the asking rent fair?
$4,350 to $4,850 is the first fair-rent band to check. Above $4,850 should have a visible reason.
All-time median sale PSF $1,354 psf
Is the purchase price fair?
$1,600,000 to $1,700,000 and $1,310 to $1,390 psf are the first sale checks before adjusting for floor, size, view and condition.
3 bed rent $3,450
Are similar units renting for more?
3 bed and 1,200 to 1,300 sqft give the closest unit-size checks.
Rent stability 78.3% spread
Is rent stable here?
Rent is uneven. Recent median rents vary a lot, usually because unit mix differs month to month.
Transaction volume +0.0%
Is activity rising?
Activity is steady. Recent transaction volume is close to the prior 6-month view.
Kovan Crest Project Facts
Project-level details from URA records and local enrichment.
Tenure Freehold
Property type Apartment, Non-Landed Properties
Sales 4 resale transactions
Total sold value $6.6M
Kovan Crest Data Coverage
Use this to judge whether the project has enough rent, sale and recent transaction depth for a confident comparison.
Rentals 12 Jul 2021 to Apr 2026
Sale transactions 4 Sept 2023 to May 2025
Rent trend 15.8% Last 3 months
Sale PSF trend 6.5% Last 3 months
Kovan Crest 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
KOVAN MRT STATION 0.38 km away
KOVAN MRT STATION (NE13) 0.45 km away
SERANGOON MRT STATION (CC13) 1.29 km away
Schools nearby
CAMBERLEY INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL PRIVATE LIMITED 0.22 km away
NPS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (PRIMARY CAMPUS) 0.37 km away
NPS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 0.38 km away
DPS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, SINGAPORE 0.48 km away
Amenities
SHENG SIONG HOUGANG RIVERCOURT Daily needs · 1.63 km away
JALAN PELIKAT PARK CONNECTOR Park / green link · 0.69 km away
CI YUAN HAWKER CENTRE Food centre · 1.92 km away
Kovan Crest Rent and Sale PSF Trends
Recent rent, sale PSF and contract activity for this project.
Latest median rent $4,400 12 rentals in view
Latest median sale PSF $1,363 psf 4 sales in view
Month Rent contracts Median rent Sale transactions Median sale PSF Median sale
Apr 2026 1 $4,400 0 - -
Oct 2025 1 $4,800 0 - -
May 2025 0 - 1 $1,363 psf $1,760,000
Apr 2025 0 - 1 $1,371 psf $1,490,000
Feb 2025 0 - 1 $1,345 psf $1,665,000
Jan 2025 1 $3,600 0 - -
Aug 2024 1 $3,800 0 - -
Mar 2024 1 $2,300 0 - -
Sept 2023 0 - 1 $1,280 psf $1,640,000
Jul 2023 1 $3,800 0 - -
Jan 2023 1 $3,300 0 - -
Aug 2022 1 $3,600 0 - -
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Kovan Crest Rent by Bedrooms
Monthly rent by recorded bedroom count.
Bedrooms Median rent Average rent Transactions
3 bed $3,450 $3,363 12
Kovan Crest Rent by Size
Monthly rent by recorded URA floor area band.
Area band Median rent Average rent Transactions
1,200 to 1,300 sqft $3,450 $3,375 10
1,300 to 1,400 sqft $3,300 $3,300 2
Kovan Crest Sale PSF by Floor
Median sale price and PSF by recorded floor band.
Floor band Median sale Median PSF Transactions
01 to 05 $1,652,500 $1,354 psf 4
Kovan Crest 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 Crest shows a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $4,600 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 $4,600
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 Crest show a median price of $1,652,500 and $1,354 psf. Treat those as the first comparable range, then adjust for floor, size, condition and tenure.
All-time median sale $1,652,500
All-time median PSF $1,354 psf
Sale signal Thin
- Compare the unit against the sale by floor table before deciding whether a premium makes sense.
- Freehold 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 Crest has 4 sales on this page, so pricing should be checked against actual recent contracts before listing.
Sale signal Thin
Total sold value $6.6M
Latest record Apr 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 Crest numbers
Start with the project benchmarks, then adjust the calculator assumptions for the unit you are considering.
Rental yield $4,600/mo Test gross and net yield against typical rent. Buy vs rent $1.7M Compare ownership cost against renting. Mortgage $1.7M Estimate monthly payment from the sale price. Stamp duty $1,354 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 Crest 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 Crest FAQ
Quick answers for renters, buyers and owners comparing this project.
What is the typical rent at Kovan Crest?
Kovan Crest has a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $4,600 across 2 rentals in that period.
What is the typical sale price at Kovan Crest?
The all-time median sale price for Kovan Crest is $1,652,500, based on 4 sales in that period.
What is the median sale PSF at Kovan Crest?
The all-time median sale price per square foot for Kovan Crest is $1,354 psf. The average for the same period is $1,340 psf.
Is Kovan Crest freehold or leasehold?
Kovan Crest is listed as Freehold. Tenure is tied to the project and is most relevant when reviewing sale transactions.
Where is Kovan Crest located?
Kovan Crest is located at 45 Kovan Road Kovan Crest Singapore 548130 in D19 / Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol.
How current is the Kovan Crest 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.