For many families, a 4-room HDB flat is the ideal size, with enough space for children and even grandparents. But larger homes often come with higher prices.
To find cheaper options, buyers may need to accept trade-offs like shorter leases or longer walks to the MRT, which matter less if you drive.
This week, we found the cheapest and best 4-room flats you can buy right now.
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17 Marsiling Drive
$410,000
| Attribute | Info |
| Address | 7 Marsiling Drive |
| Size | 947 sq ft |
| Price PSF | $433 |
| TOP date | 1975 |
Why I like it
This 4I (Improved) unit in Marsiling offers convenience, privacy, and charm. It is a 17-minute walk to Woodlands MRT and Causeway Point, with Marsiling Lane Market, a food centre, supermarket, and eateries nearby. Parks such as Marsiling Park and Admiralty Park connect to Woodlands Waterfront.
The home is a door-to-door corner unit with only one neighbour sharing the lift lobby for added privacy. The layout is efficient and regularly shaped, making space easy to use and furniture placement simple. A utility room behind the kitchen can serve as storage, a gym, or an extra bedroom.
There is one bathroom and a separate WC, which can be combined if desired. The unit retains its original terrazzo flooring, a nostalgic and practical feature that helps keep the home cool.
– Sean
2278 Yishun Street 22
$450,000
| Attribute | Info |
| Address | 278 Yishun Street 22 |
| Size | 904 sq ft |
| Price PSF | $498 |
| TOP date | 1984 |
Why I like it
This 3-bedroom HDB flat in Yishun offers both space and practicality with daily amenities close by. It is a 16-minute walk to Yishun MRT and Northpoint City, with Junction Nine, supermarkets, and eateries also within easy reach. For greenery, the nearby park connector links directly to Yishun Park and Pond.
Inside, the layout is efficient with minimal wasted space. The living and dining area is spacious, lined with window panels that bring in natural light, an important feature for a lower-floor unit. All three bedrooms are well-sized, while the long kitchen provides flexibility, including room for a service yard. A built-in store can also be removed to expand the kitchen further.
The flat comes with two bathrooms, one attached to the master bedroom and another accessible from the kitchen. Altogether, this is a well-planned home that balances indoor space, functionality, and nearby amenities.
– Ryan J.
325 Teck Whye Lane
$468,888
| Attribute | Info |
| Address | 25 Teck Whye Lane |
| Size | 990 sq ft |
| Price PSF | $474 |
| TOP date | 1978 |
Why I like it
This high-floor 3-bedroom flat in Teck Whye combines convenience with smart use of space. It is a five-minute walk to Teck Whye and Phoenix LRT stations, with quick connections to Choa Chu Kang or Bukit Panjang MRT stations, both beside major malls. Bukit Panjang MRT is also about a 15-minute walk. Supermarkets, eateries, and the Rail Corridor are all within easy reach.
The flat is a door-to-door corner unit, sharing the lift lobby with only one neighbour for added privacy. Natural light fills the home thanks to its high-floor position. The owners have added a small study in the kitchen without compromising space, alongside an L-shaped counter for functionality.
All three bedrooms are well-sized, and the regular layout makes furniture placement simple. Overall, this is a bright, private, and practical home with easy access to transport, amenities, and green spaces.
– Marcus
444 Sims Drive
$475,000
| Attribute | Info |
| Address | 44 Sims Drive |
| Size | 947 sq ft |
| Price PSF | $502 |
| TOP date | 1974 |
Why I like it
This 4I (Improved) flat near Aljunied MRT offers convenience, flexibility, and a practical layout. The station is just a nine-minute walk away, with Sims Vista Market and Food Centre and a wide range of eateries close by. For outdoor recreation, Kallang Riverside Park (East) can be reached in under 15 minutes on foot.
The home is efficiently laid out with well-sized rooms and a regular shape that makes furniture planning straightforward. Natural light filters in generously, brightening the interiors. Behind the kitchen, an additional utility room provides flexibility for use as storage, a study, or even an extra bedroom. The kitchen is also long enough to accommodate a service yard if desired.
Currently, the unit has a bathroom and a separate WC, though the partition wall can be removed to form a single, larger bathroom. Altogether, this flat combines strong connectivity with a practical layout and adaptable spaces that suit different lifestyle needs.
– Gail
5436 Woodlands Street 41
$485,000
| Attribute | Info |
| Address | 463 Woodlands Street 41 |
| Size | 904 sq ft |
| Price PSF | $537 |
| TOP date | 1996 |
Why I like it
This 3-bedroom flat in Marsiling offers good connectivity and practical living space. It is under a 15-minute walk to Marsiling MRT, with supermarkets and eateries nearby, and also within walking distance of The Woodgrove. For greenery, Marsiling Park is close, with a park connector leading to Woodlands Waterfront and Admiralty Park.
The unit gets plenty of natural light through full-length window panels in the living and dining area. The layout is simple and functional, with well-sized bedrooms. The kitchen includes a store room that can be opened up for extra space, and a separate storage area between the two common bedrooms helps with organisation.
With minimal built-in fittings, the flat offers flexibility for buyers looking to revamp the interiors. Overall, it is a bright and versatile home near amenities and nature.
– Druce
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