23 Convenient Condos With A Fully-Sheltered Walk To The MRT Station
- Ryan J
- October 15, 2023
- 7 min read
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We’ve all been there: unexpected rain showers making your walk to the MRT a tad bit more challenging or the scorching Singapore sun making every step feel like a marathon. While an umbrella might offer some solace, nothing beats the comfort of a sheltered pathway. This is especially true if you’re accompanying elderly family members, guiding young children, or simply heading to an important work meeting where appearance matters.
Now, integrated developments would be the dream for a seamless, comfortable commute, but they might be out of reach for some budgets. So, for those of you who want to save a bit without compromising on convenience, here’s a list of condos offering completely sheltered walks to the MRT station. And just to clarify, integrated developments haven’t been included in this list — these are your best alternatives!
Note: There’s no quick filter to search for these, so we’ve built the list manually; some may have been missed out for now (we’ll update as we find them). Also, while these condos are all connected via sheltered walkways, some may not have a sheltered walkway inside the development itself – so it’s not completely rain/sunproof. If you know of a condo that has a fully sheltered walk, and isn’t on the list, do let us know about it and we’ll add it in!
Condos with fully sheltered walks to the MRT
Project | Nearest MRT | MRT Line | Year Built | Tenure | Area |
Bartley Residences* | 100 metres to Bartley MRT | CCL | 2015 | 99 yrs from 29/06/2011 | Serangoon |
The Scala* | 100 metres to Lorong Chuan MRT | CCL | 2013 | 99 yrs from 06/01/2010 | Serangoon |
Bijou* | 100 metres to Pasir Panjang MRT | CCL | 2018 | Freehold | Queenstown |
Tropicana Condo | Right next to Upper Changi MRT | DTL | 1994 | 999 yrs from 06/07/1885 | Tampines |
Changi Court | 240 metres to Upper Changi MRT | DTL | 1997 | Freehold | Tampines |
Simei Green | 380 metres to Upper Changi MRT | DTL | 1999 | 99 yrs from 14/11/1996 | Tampines |
Meraprime* | 100 metres to Tiong Bahru MRT | EWL | 2006 | 99 yrs from 20/06/2003 | Bukit Merah |
Modena | 180 metres to Simei MRT | EWL | 2001 | 99 yrs from 06/12/1997 | Tampines |
Queens | 190 metres to Queenstown MRT | EWL | 2002 | 99 yrs from 16/02/1998 | Queenstown |
Commonwealth Towers* | 20 metres to Queenstown MRT | EWL | 2017 | 99 yrs from 07/05/2013 | Queenstown |
Queens Peak* | 50 metres to Queenstown MRT | EWL | 2020 | 99 yrs from 28/09/2015 | Queenstown |
The Metropolitan* | 50 metres to Redhill MRT | EWL | 2009 | 99 yrs from 17/02/2006 | Bukit Merah |
ARTRA* | 70 metres to Redhill MRT | EWL | 2020 | 99 yrs from 15/02/2016 | Bukit Merah |
Central Grove* | 200 metres to Aljunied MRT | EWL | 2001 | 99 yrs from 18/07/1997 | Geylang |
Grandeur Park Residences* | 200 metres to Tanah Merah MRT | EWL | 2020 | 99 yrs from 25/05/2016 | Bedok |
My Manhattan | 210 metres to Simei MRT | EWL | 2014 | 99 yrs from 11/08/2010 | Tampines |
TRE Residences | 230 metres to Aljunied MRT | EWL | 2018 | 99 yrs from 23/04/2014 | Geylang |
Ascential Sky* | 230 metres to Redhill MRT | EWL | 2013 | 99 yrs from 26/03/2008 | Queenstown |
Echelon* | 230 metres to Redhill MRT | EWL | 2016 | 99 yrs from 06/03/2012 | Queenstown |
Parc Oasis | 240 metres to Chinese Garden MRT | EWL | 1994 | 99 yrs from 01/12/1991 | Jurong East |
Lakefront Residences | 250 metres to Lakeside MRT | EWL | 2014 | 99 yrs from 03/08/2010 | Jurong West |
Tropical Spring | 320 metres to Simei MRT | EWL | 2002 | 99 yrs from 06/12/1997 | Tampines |
Caspian | 350 metres to Lakeside MRT | EWL | 2012 | 99 yrs from 17/03/2008 | Jurong West |
Double Bay Residences | 450 metres to Simei MRT | EWL | 2012 | 99 yrs from 07/04/2008 | Tampines |
Lakeholmz | 570 metres to Lakeside MRT | EWL | 2005 | 99 yrs from 29/10/2001 | Jurong West |
Lakepoint Condo | 620 metres to Lakeside MRT | EWL | 1983 | 99 yrs from 01/10/1983 | Jurong West |
One Pearl Bank | 250 metres to Outram Park MRT | EWL/TEL/NEL | TOP 2024 | 99 yrs from 01/03/2019 | Outram |
Kovan Melody* | 20 metres to Kovan | NEL | 2006 | 99 yrs from 20/01/2004 | Hougang |
Kovan Residences* | 50 metres to Kovan | NEL | 2011 | 99 yrs from 31/12/2007 | Hougang |
Park Colonial* | 80 metres to Woodleigh MRT | NEL | 2021 | 99 yrs from 11/10/2017 | Toa Payoh |
La Fiesta | 300 metres to Sengkang MRT | NEL | 2016 | 99 yrs from 03/09/2012 | Sengkang |
Sun Plaza | 110 metres to Sembawang MRT | NSL | 2000 | 99 yrs from 26/06/1996 | Sembawang |
The Brownstone | 220 metres to Canberra MRT | NSL | 2017 | 99 yrs from 28/04/2014 | Sembawang |
Bishan 8 | 240 metres to Bishan MRT | NSL | 2000 | 99 yrs from 09/10/1996 | Bishan |
Guilin View* | 400 metres to Bukit Gombak MRT | NSL | 1999 | 99 yrs from 24/04/1996 | Bukit Batok |
Yishun Sapphire | 400 metres to Canberra MRT | NSL | 2001 | 99 yrs from 16/02/1998 | Yishun |
The Visionaire* | 500 metres to Canberra MRT | NSL | 2018 | 99 yrs from 09/01/2015 | Sembawang |
Yishun Emerald | 560 metres to Canberra MRT | NSL | 2002 | 99 yrs from 16/02/1998 | Yishun |
Eight Courtyards | 620 metres to Canberra MRT | NSL | 2014 | 99 yrs from 20/09/2010 | Yishun |
The Calrose | 330 metres to Lentor MRT | TEL | 2007 | Freehold | Ang Mo Kio |
Condos close to convenient MRT stops:
1. Queens
Location: 10 Stirling Road (District 3)
Developer: Queenstown Peak Pte. Ltd.
Lease: 99-years
TOP: 2002
Number of units: 722
With a lease dating back to 1998, Queens Condo is getting along in years; but it’s still in one of the most convenient locations. Besides being right next to Queenstown MRT (EWL), this project is within eight minutes of the Mei Ling HDB enclave. This means good access to heartland amenities, including the Mei Ling Market & Food Centre. As most of the condos around the MRT station is still relatively new, this represents the most affordable (in terms of psf) entry price if you want to stay close to Queenstown MRT).
(Mei Ling is one of the most developed HDB areas by the way, and a constant source of million-dollar flats.)
For more retail options, Anchorpoint Mall is about a nine-minute walk. This isn’t the biggest mall, but it has all the essentials (a Cold Storage, a Watsons, a Koufu food court, and others.) IKEA Alexandra is also walkable from this project, as it is just across Anchorpoint. You also have Alexandra Central Mall here, but besides some food outlets on the ground floor, it’s not much to speak of.
While the location is good though, we have seen reviews – as well as received some direct feedback – that there are too few lifts given the number of residents. One review noted there were three lifts for 40 floors, with eight units in each. One former tenant there also told us the waiting times for the lift can be long, as there always seemed to be people moving in or out.
2. Bishan 8
Location: 61 Bishan Street 21 (District 20)
Developer: Far East Organization
Lease: 99-years
TOP: 2000
Number of units: 200
In our opinion, the facade looks a little dated, even for a condo built in the 2000s (it looks more like an ‘80s project) – but that’s a matter of opinion. Bishan 8 more or less sells itself, on the strength of its location.
This project is a six-minute walk to Bishan MRT (CCL, NSL). The train station is next to Junction 8, one of the larger heartland malls. From the MRT station all the way to Bishan Street 13, the entire area is packed with eateries, shops, convenience stores, bank branches, etc.
Besides this, another major highlight is the proximity to brand-name schools. The venerable Raffles Institution is also just across the road, while Catholic High and SJI are also within the enrolment priority range. We do see some parents buying here for the school access alone, so resale prospects are good.
This level of centrality is a double-edged sword though. Bishan 8 is in one of the neighbourhood’s noisier and more congested areas, and that can’t be helped as it’s so near the hub.
3. One Pearl Bank
Location: 1 Pearl Bank (District 3)
Developer: CapitaLand
Lease: 99-years
TOP: 2023
Number of units: 774
One Pearl Bank is an architectural icon, but that also makes it a touchy subject for some. There are still Singaporeans who resent the idea of tearing down the iconic Pearl Bank Apartments, and replacing it with this high-end condo (many of the original residents likely couldn’t afford this redevelopment, with prices at around $2,353 psf during the 2019 launch).
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One Pearl Bank will never be the cheapest condo on any list, but you do get what you pay for. Outram Park MRT (around a three-minute walk) provides sheltered access to three different train lines: the EWL, NEL, and TEL. One stop away is Chinatown station, where you also have access to the DTL. This is, overall, one of the most accessible condos in District 3.
Being one train stop from Chinatown also means access to People’s Park Complex, Chinatown Point, and the famous foodie stretch along Upper Cross Street. And given the proximity to town itself, One Pearl Bank can also appeal to both tenants as well as homeowners.
4. TRE Residences
Location: 7 Geylang East Ave. 1 (District 14)
Developer: SL-GV-MCC Pte. Ltd.
Lease: 99-years
TOP: 2018
Number of units: 250
Properties in both Aljunied and Eunos have benefitted from Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ). With the new commercial hub up and running, home buyers have figured out that being one stop from Paya Lebar is a good deal: you’ll be close enough to attract tenants or benefit from the amenities, but far enough that prices could be lower.
TRE Residences is in a super-convenient spot, between the well-developed area of Geylang, and the hub of Paya Lebar. The project is just across from Aljunied MRT (EWL), and just a few minutes from Sims Avenue / Geylang proper. This is a foodie stretch, with many eateries that are open 24/7. There are also plenty of small grocers and convenience stores, enough that most daily needs can be met.
At the same time, being one stop from Paya Lebar means the congregation of malls at PLQ (the SingPost Mall, Paya Lebar Square, etc) are within easy reach, as is access to the CCL train line.
That said, TRE Residences units are on the smaller side: some three-bedders are just around 861 sq. ft, which some families might consider tight (families might prefer the four-bedders here, which can match 4-room flats at around 947 sq. ft.) This being a small (250 unit) condo, facilities also tend to be a bit basic – there’s nothing wrong with the site layout, but there’s only so much a developer can do with a land area of 67,000+ sq. ft.
And while the area surrounding TRE Residences is not as crowded as the heart of Geylang or Paya Lebar, this is still a predominantly urban area. There isn’t much in the way of greenery here.
5. Lakefront Residences
Location: 48 Lakeside Drive (District 22)
Developer: Keppel Land
Lease: 99-years
TOP: 2014
Number of units: 629
If you feel you missed the boat with Jurong East, Lakefront Residences might be a good alternative. You’ll only be two train stops away, and you’ll have a much nicer view. As the name implies, this condo overlooks the lake area, so you have a waterfront view with a lot of greenery. These parks near here, like the Chinese Garden, are among the most photographed in Singapore. Note that if you do want a condo with sheltered walks to the MRT, there’s several in the vicinity, with Caspian, Lakeholmz, and Lakepoint Condo all offering the same convenience (of course, with differing walking distances).
For cyclists, note that if you travel along Yuan Ching Road, it only takes about five minutes to get to the entrance of the lake gardens.
There isn’t much in the immediate vicinity for retail, but Lakeside MRT (EWL) is literally at your doorstep. From here, you can access the slew of malls that have appeared in Jurong East, from IMM to JEM. All in all, this is a quiet enclave, and good for cyclists, nature lovers, and more outdoors-types.
The closest would be Jurong Point, which is just one stop away at Boon Lay MRT (EWL). This is where you’ll find almost everything you need, with a large Fairprice Xtra, a Don Don Donki, a Japanese food section, and many other food and shopping options.
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Poiz at Potong Pasir too!
Meraprime in Tiong Bahru too!
Bartley Residences.. Connected to the MRT via a sheltered walkway. Internally, you can walk through the basements so we never need an umbrella no matter how heavy the rain.
Thanks for sharing Sharad! We’ve added this to the list!
The Scala is also near to MRT
Hey Anne! Thanks! We’ve added it!
1)The condos in redhill are all sheltered to mrt – ARTRA, Ascentia sky, echelon, metropolitian
2)Commonwealth towers and Queens peak to queenstown mrt
3) duo residences and upcoming midtown modern in bugis area
4) orchard residences above ion orchard
Hey Uno! Added! We’re leaving out integrated developments for this piece. Thanks!
I think u need to do more research.
What abt Woodleigh residences, kovan residences and kovan melody
Queen’s Peak, directly connected to Queenstown MRT station
You missed BIJOU, which is directly connected to Pasir Panjang MRT by overhead bridge!
Central Grove is sheltered and even shorter walk to Aljunied MRT than Tre!
Grandeur Park Residences at Bedok is fully sheltered and nxt to mrt.
Queens Peak. From 2nd floor carpark directly to the MRT bridge.
Would you consider Commonwealth Towers which has a side gate that is 3 unsheltered steps away from the mrt?
Dorsett residences is not just fully sheltered, it is within the mrt station. There is a private lift down to the mrt station. Even typhoon also don’t be wet.
Also Guilin View has a fully sheltered way underneath mrt tracks and through the side door leading into the condo and carpark is also sheltered. Door to door sheltered
Some of these on the lists are not door to door sheltered like Parc oasis – within the condo walk very far to the gate without shelter at all.
Thanks for sharing that Chris! I’ve gone ahead and added that to the list.
Thanks! How about Dorsett Residences at Outram park? You gotta check it out too. Not just fully sheltered. It has a private lift to the mrt level
The Centris Condominium, Boon Lay MRT
North Park Residences, Yishun MRT
Watertown at Punggol central too! Unless the list does not include integrated developments.
Yes it doesn’t include integrated developments, but thanks for suggesting!
Woodleigh and poiz both integrated please…
Sorry about that, we’ve removed it.
forest woods is now fully sheltered
Thank you for sharing!
Regent Grove near Yew Tee MRT also!
Thanks for sharing!