Space has become a precious commodity during the pandemic, and many have been willing to pay the premium for a bigger home. Mix that with construction delays, and you can see just why resale homes have been so in demand.

This week, we take a look at bigger-sized HDB's - in particular over 1,600 square feet in size. In fact, we've even found a very rare landed home and even a penthouse option!

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Picked by Ryan Ong · Consultant

No. 1

65 Jalan Ma'mor

99-year Leasehold

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Asking
$1,580,000
Price PSF
$551.87
Size
2,863 sqft
Layout
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2
  • Developer HDB
  • Lease Start Date 01 Jul 1972
Address 65 Jalan Ma'mor Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

A landed HDB. Two words that you won't commonly put together, and something that most people are surprised on hearing of such an option. You might have seen our article on HDB landed homes, in which we detail out that there are an estimated 200 units at Jalan Bahagia (Whampoa), and 84 units along Stirling Road (Queenstown). 

This one here is a 2,863 square foot landed home in Jalan Ma'mor, and is the ultimate choice should you prioritise landed living over anything else (and obviously, with a limited budget). There's nothing quite as spacious yet private in the HDB market, and as expected in the current market is priced at a premium.

Still, it is designed in a modern style and I really like how the doors can be opened up totally with a view towards the garden.

Ryan Ong

Original listing on propertyguru.com.sg (may no longer be available)

Picked by Druce Teo · Writer

No. 2

Pasir Ris HDB Penthouse

Pasir Ris · 99-year Leasehold

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Asking
$1,080,000
Price PSF
$528.63
Size
2,043 sqft
Layout
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
  • Developer HDB
  • Lease Start Date 1993
Address Pasir Ris Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

This is an Executive Maisonette located on the top floor, with a open terrace that looks out towards a lovely blanket of greenery - and is undoubtedly one of the main attributes of this home. While the interior is more dated, there's absolutely no doubting the size of this unit - at 2,043 square foot.

It's set over 2 floors, so there will be some wasted space at the staircase, and as well as the small balcony on the second floor, and the open terrace on the first. As mentioned above, the view is great so the open terrace can definitely be used for al fresco dining. There's even a study on the ground floor (aside from the 3 bedrooms on the second floor) which is great in the current WFH environment.

Druce Teo

Original listing on propertyguru.com.sg (may no longer be available)

Picked by Reuben Dhanaraj · Host & Writer

No. 3

407 Hougang Avenue 10

99-year Leasehold

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Asking
$900,000
Price PSF
$557.62
Size
1,614 sqft
Layout
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
  • Developer HDB
  • Lease Start Date 01 Sep 1986
Address 407 Hougang Avenue 10 Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

Executive Maisonette's are all the rage right now because of the space it offers, and this 1,614 square feet EM home at Hougang is no different. Sure, it is 37 years old at this point in time, but you aren't going to get many units with this size in the current market if you are looking for something new.

The layout here is pretty standard, with the living and dining areas on the first floor, and the three bedrooms on the second floor. It's great that it is very well furnished and renovated too, so you really can just move in with your furniture!

Reuben Dhanaraj

Original listing on propertyguru.com.sg (may no longer be available)

Picked by Stanley Goh · Writer

No. 4

585 Pasir Ris Street 53

99-year Leasehold

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Asking
$946,000
Price PSF
$578.95
Size
1,634 sqft
Layout
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
  • Developer HDB
  • Lease Start Date 01 Oct 1995
Address 585 Pasir Ris Street 53 Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

Let me just start by saying that I really like the design of this Executive Maisonette. It looks different from most designs out there, and yet has a very homey and cosy look about it. Especially that wooden platform-ed living area, where the wooden feel really encapsulates that warm vibe to me.

This EM is sized at 1,634 square feet, which comes with a study on the first floor, and the other three bedrooms on the second floor. It has a great location at Pasir Ris, just 4/5 minute walk from the Pasir Ris MRT station.

Stanley Goh

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Picked by Sean Goh · Writer

No. 5

105 Jalan Rajah

99-year leasehold

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Asking
$1,080,000
Price PSF
$651.78
Size
1,657 sqft
Layout
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
  • Developer HDB
  • Lease Start Date 01 Jul 1984
Address 105 Jalan Rajah Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

This is a large Executive Maisonette at 1,657 square feet. It features the usual layout of the bedrooms on the top floor, with the living and dining on the first floor.

The design of the space is still relatively modern. The wooden platform at the balcony area is simple, and yet lets you have more storage drawers. The rest of the apartment is pretty clean, and one of the bedrooms features an open window courtyard concept - which is pretty cool!

Sean Goh

Original listing on propertyguru.com.sg (may no longer be available)

Round-ups like this are a good place to start a shortlist, but the real work begins when you start comparing the final few options, looking beyond the headline criteria to decide which property is the best fit for your own situation.

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