HDB resale prices have risen over the past few years, and a handful of flats now ask well above $1 million. At this price, though, buyers face a real trade-off: the same budget could stretch to a resale condo, with its pool and gym, so an HDB flat has to earn its place with space, location or a layout that private homes rarely offer.

The flats at this level vary widely. Some are older maisonettes with generous floor areas; others are younger flats in central or well-connected estates, where buyers pay for the address and a longer lease rather than sheer size. Across this week's picks, sizes run from 1,130 sq ft to a little over 2,000 sq ft.

This week, we looked at five HDB flats asking from about $1.56 million to just under $1.9 million:

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Picked by Timothy Tay · Editor-in-Chief

No. 1

147 Mei Ling Street

99-year leasehold · TOP 1993

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Asking
$1,899,999
Price PSF
$1,150.82
Size
1,651 sq ft
Layout
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
Address 147 Mei Ling Street Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

Located a short walk from Queenstown MRT station (EWL), this Executive Maisonette is also within easy walking distance of two food centres: Mei Ling Market & Food Centre and Margaret Drive Hawker Centre. The neighbouring HDB clusters add supermarkets and plenty of places to eat.

For green space, a nearby park connector leads to the Singapore River in one direction, and to HortPark, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Labrador Park in the other.

What sets this home apart is its inverted layout on the top floor: the main door and the entertaining spaces are on the upper level, with the bedrooms below. Keeping them on separate levels gives the household more privacy.

Upstairs, the living and dining areas are nicely separated, and the living room has a balcony that connects to the kitchen. The kitchen is split into wet and dry areas, useful for keeping heavier cooking away from the rest of the home.

Downstairs, all three bedrooms are well-sized. This renovated corner unit also offers room to create a fourth bedroom or a study on the upper floor if needed, with the relevant approvals.

Timothy Tay

View this property 147 Mei Ling Street · 4 bed, 1,651 sq ft propertyguru.com.sg
Picked by Ryan Ong · Consultant

No. 2

Pinnacle @ Duxton

1 Cantonment Road · 99-year leasehold · TOP 2009

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Asking
$1,738,888
Price PSF
$1,538.84
Size
1,130 sq ft
Layout
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Address 1 Cantonment Road Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

Pinnacle @ Duxton is an iconic HDB project, and much of this home's appeal lies in its location. Outram Park MRT station (EWL/NEL/TEL), Tanjong Pagar MRT station (EWL), Cantonment MRT station (CCL) and Maxwell MRT station (TEL) are all within walking distance, as are a 24-hour supermarket, the cafes of Duxton Hill and plenty of other amenities.

This 5-room corner unit is located above the 30th floor and has a nice unblocked view.

The main door opens into a foyer where the household shelter is tucked away, giving the home more privacy from the corridor. The living room and dining area are distinct from each other, and both are spacious, with the hall over 5 metres wide. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the living area make it feel bigger and let in lots of natural light.

The enclosed kitchen has a separate yard, handy for laundry. The layout is regularly shaped, so planning the space and placing furniture is easy.

Ryan Ong

View this property Pinnacle @ Duxton · 3 bed, 1,130 sq ft propertyguru.com.sg
Picked by Hailey Khoo · Writer

No. 3

107A Bidadari Park Drive

99-year leasehold · TOP 2021

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Asking
$1,560,000
Price PSF
$1,207.43
Size
1,292 sq ft
Layout
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
Address 107A Bidadari Park Drive Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

Situated within walking distance of Woodleigh MRT station and Potong Pasir MRT station, this flat has two shopping malls in easy reach, as each station has one right next to it. Prime Supermarket is close by, and the surrounding blocks offer more supermarkets and a variety of food.

Bidadari Park and Alkaff Lake are also walkable, giving the household green space close to home.

This is a multi-generation flat with four bedrooms, in a young block that has just reached its Minimum Occupation Period this year. That makes it a practical option for families who want parents and grandparents under one roof.

Living and dining each have their own space, and both are generously sized. The kitchen is open, which makes the dining area feel bigger, and its island counter doubles as a second place to eat. A T-shaped counter makes the most of the available space, while a pantry holds the fridge, oven and microwave, and a yard rounds off the kitchen.

All four bedrooms are comfortably sized, and two have attached bathrooms, giving each generation a little more independence.

Hailey Khoo

View this property 107A Bidadari Park Drive · 4 bed, 1,292 sq ft propertyguru.com.sg
Picked by Gail Lau · Writer

No. 4

454 Sin Ming Avenue

99-year leasehold · TOP 1989

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Asking
$1,600,000
Price PSF
$794.83
Size
2,013 sq ft
Layout
Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 2
Address 454 Sin Ming Avenue Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

Sitting between Bright Hill MRT station (TEL) and Upper Thomson MRT station (TEL), this Executive Maisonette is within walking distance of both, and of Thomson Plaza and the various eateries along Upper Thomson Road. Windsor Nature Park is a short walk away, and the well-regarded Ai Tong School is also in the neighbourhood.

It is a door-to-door unit, so there is just one neighbour sharing the lift lobby. The pitched roof gives the home a high ceiling, and the living room, dining area, balcony and one of the common bedrooms all have double-volume ceilings, which make these spaces feel especially open.

The bedrooms have been reconfigured from the original layout. The lower level had three bedrooms and now has four, while the upper level, once an open family room, has been turned into a fifth bedroom. Each of them is of a good size.

It is quite an unusual layout, with minimal wastage of space, and a sensible choice for larger households that need a room for everyone.

Gail Lau

View this property 454 Sin Ming Avenue · 5 bed, 2,013 sq ft propertyguru.com.sg
Picked by Druce Teo · Writer

No. 5

464A Clementi Avenue 1

99-year leasehold · TOP 2022

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Asking
$1,588,888
Price PSF
$1,306.65
Size
1,216 sq ft
Layout
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Address 464A Clementi Avenue 1 Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

Clementi MRT station (EWL) and Clementi Mall are within walking distance of this flat, and there is a market and hawker centre next to the station. Supermarkets and food options are spread among the neighbouring blocks, with a Sheng Siong and a FairPrice both nearby.

For greenery, the Ulu Pandan park connector is a slightly longer walk of under 15 minutes.

Completed in 2022, this 5-room flat is perched above the 25th storey, where it gets an unblocked outlook.

Living and dining are clearly defined, and lots of storage cabinets have been built into the living area. The open kitchen helps the main living spaces feel larger, with an island counter marking the line between the kitchen and the dining table. There is also a built-in dishwasher.

Those who prefer a closed kitchen could enclose it with sliding panels, and part of the living area could become a study or a small fourth bedroom if needed, both subject to the necessary approvals. All three bedrooms are roomy.

Druce Teo

View this property 464A Clementi Avenue 1 · 3 bed, 1,216 sq ft propertyguru.com.sg