2 Newest Executive Condos Hitting MOP Soon In 2024/25 For HDB Upgraders

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Executive Condominiums (ECs) are a favourite for upgraders. HDB upgraders find them affordable, while those upgrading to private condos find them easy to resell after five years. If you are looking for something that is still new, here are 2 of the only Executive Condos that will be reaching their Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) very soon:
Hundred Palms Residences

Hundred Palms is reaching its MOP approximately next month, on 19th December 2024. This 531-unit development in Hougang was the top seller, back in 2017. We still recall the snaking queues during its launch weekend, and the many disappointed buyers when every unit sold out in just seven hours. Hundred Palms remains, to date, the most oversubscribed EC in Singapore’s history.
2017 was something of a low ebb for the EC market. We were coming off the end of a period of EC oversupply, roughly between 2014 to 2016. This likely prompted the developer, Hoi Hup, to be more cautious with the pricing. As such, prices for Hundred Palms averaged a mere $836 psf. That came to just $715,000 for a three-bedroom unit, and $1.288 million for a five-bedroom unit – prices that sound extremely affordable in today’s market.
That low initial price tag might explain the gains we’re seeing from transactions so far:
Note: Some EC units can be sold before MOP, with special approval.
Sold on | Address | Unit area (sq ft) | Sale price(S$ psf) | Bought on | Purchase price(S$ psf) | Profit(S$) |
1 Dec 2023 | 268 Yio Chu Kang Road #13-XX | 883 | 1,677 | 22 Jul 2017 | 868 | 713,800 |
30 May 2023 | 270 Yio Chu Kang Road #13-XX | 883 | 1,584 | 22 Jul 2017 | 868 | 631,800 |
6 Dec 2022 | 276 YIO CHU KANG ROAD #08-XX | 958 | 1,420 | 22 Jul 2017 | 847 | 548,700 |
For the transaction on 1st December 2023 (883 sq. ft.), the profit alone could almost pay for a whole other three-bedder during the launch!
Hundred Palms only has three, four, and five-bedders (not an unusual decision for ECs, as family buyers usually aren’t interested in anything smaller). But note that condos from this era tend to be less efficient; so while the square footage seems impressive, we’d note there’s no dumbbell layout: all the floor plans reflect a hallway running across the unit, which some may consider to be a bit wasteful.

These units had a lot of room for appreciation, especially when you consider how prices climbed post-Covid; so it’s been quite the windfall for the first batch of buyers so far.
The location
Hundred Palms’ location is in District 19 (Hougang), and it’s quite hard to go wrong here. While it is in the mature town of Hougang, it suffers the same issue as many ECs: it’s not located near any MRT station. There are buses nearby that go directly to Hougang MRT station (NEL, CRL), but nothing most would consider super-convenient. The Serangoon North MRT station (CRL), coming in 2029, will be much closer – but we still think it’s too far to be a convenient walk.
That aside, Hundred Palms is surrounded by heartland amenities. Hougang 1 isn’t the biggest mall, but it’s a short walk away and has a food court, a Watsons, and an NTUC. The surrounding HDB enclave is also well-developed, with coffee shops, childcare facilities, and convenience stores. If you want condo facilities coupled with HDB-type amenities, this is an EC to look at.
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School access is also very good: Rosyth and Bowen Secondary are within walking distance, while Hougang Primary and Secondary, as well as Xinmin Primary and Secondary, are all within one kilometre.
While the true hot spot in District 19 is honestly Serangoon (near NEX or Serangoon Village), this part of Hougang is very close by, and demand is still strong.
Rivercove Residences
This is a 628-unit EC, also in District 19; but this time within the Sengkang area. Rivercove Residences will reach its MOP in October 2025.
Rivercove was also a heavily oversubscribed EC in its day, but we can’t compare its success to Hundred Palms; that’s because Rivercove was simply the only new EC in 2018, and hence had the market to itself. At the time of its launch, reported prices were $830,000 for a three-bedder, and $1.34 million for the largest five-bedders.
Recent early transactions are already showing solid gains:
Sold on | Address | Unit area(sqft) | Sale price(S$ psf) | Bought on | Purchase price(S$ psf) | Profit(S$) |
5 Nov 2024 | 40 Anchorvale Lane #04-XX | 958 | 1,336 | 14 Apr 2018 | 970 | 350,700 |
22 Jul 2024 | 26 Anchorvale Lane #02-XX | 1,109 | 1,245 | 19 Jun 2018 | 969 | 305,800 |
8 Dec 2023 | 32 Anchorvale Lane #04-XX | 1,281 | 1,226 | 14 Apr 2018 | 924 | 386,700 |
14 Jul 2022 | 36 Anchorvale Lane #05-XX | 1,076 | 1,189 | 14 Apr 2018 | 921 | 288,200 |
As with Hundred Palms, all units are three, four, and five-bedders. Similarly, the raw square footage is higher than more recent projects, but note the space lost to the hallway.

(As an interesting quirk, the 1,216 sq. ft. four-bedders (D2 and D2G) have a utility room and service yard that’s not connected to the kitchen, but all the way across the dining area; not something you’d often see these days).
The location:
A lot of this will come down to how you feel about LRT connections. We know some of you loathe having to use the LRT to get to the MRT, in which case Rivercove might be out for you. There’s no MRT station nearby, but you can walk to Tongkang LRT, and use it to get to Sengkang MRT (NEL).
Compass One mall is near this station; so if you don’t mind needing the LRT, you will see Rivercove as quite convenient. You do have access to the major mall for this neighbourhood.
The HDB enclave around Rivercove has some of the usual conveniences, including a Sheng Siong (in the direction of Anchorvale Fields). But that being said, Anchorvale is still a relatively young area; so you’ll likely need to venture out for more retail and entertainment. There are a lot of schools nearby though: Nan Chiau High is within one kilometre, as are Anchor Green, Fern Green, Springdale Primary, and Pei Hwa Secondary.
Overall, quite a decent family location for the price, and there’s still room for growth as Sengkang matures.
If you’re looking for your new home this coming year, reach out to us at Stacked. We can help you to shortlist the best properties for your situation. If you’d like to get in touch for a more in-depth consultation, you can do so here.
Ryan J
A seasoned content strategist with over 17 years in the real estate and financial journalism sectors, Ryan has built a reputation for transforming complex industry jargon into accessible knowledge. With a track record of writing and editing for leading financial platforms and publications, Ryan's expertise has been recognised across various media outlets. His role as a former content editor for 99.co and a co-host for CNA 938's Open House programme underscores his commitment to providing valuable insights into the property market.Read next from Editor's Pick

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