{"id":79440,"date":"2022-02-28T21:34:02","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T13:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stackedhomes.com\/?p=79440"},"modified":"2025-04-20T03:06:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T19:06:59","slug":"12-areas-with-the-most-affordable-40-year-old-resale-hdb-flats-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stackedhomes.com\/12-areas-with-the-most-affordable-40-year-old-resale-hdb-flats-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Affordable 40-Year Old+ Resale HDB Flats In Singapore: 12 Areas To Find Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What\u2019s a home buyer to do, in a time of rising prices across the board and Covid-19? The answer may lie in <a href=\"https:\/\/stackedhomes.com\/6-factors-to-look-out-for-when-buying-an-old-40-year-old-resale-flat\/\">older resale flats<\/a>. While lease decay is an issue, these flats also tend to be larger, more affordable, and located in generally more convenient mature locations. If you\u2019re willing to trade some remaining lease for comfort and convenience, these are the HDB towns to look into (along with how much you might pay):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"toc_container\">\n<p class=\"toc_title\">Table Of Contents<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc_list\">\n<li><a href=\"#question_1\">Older HDB flats by price and location<\/a>\n<\/li><li><strong>Details to note<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#question_2\">1. Parts of Geylang might offer the best overall value<\/a>\n<\/li><li><a href=\"#question_3\">2. Old Jurong West flats are among the most affordable housing<\/a>\n<\/li><li><a href=\"#question_4\">3. Older flats might be the most affordable way to stay in Bishan<\/a>\n<\/li><li><a href=\"#question_5\">4. Woodlands is unlikely to stay at its current prices<\/a>\n<\/li><li><a href=\"#question_6\">5. Non-PLH, Central Area flats are likely to see a pick up<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"question_1\">Older HDB flats by price and location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Town<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/stackedhomes.com\/are-2-bedroom-units-a-good-investment\/\">2 Room<\/a><\/td><td>3 Room<\/td><td>4 Room<\/td><td>5 Room<\/td><td>Executive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Woodlands<\/td><td><\/td><td>$278,444 ($371 psf)<\/td><td>$326,000 ($323 psf)<\/td><td>$420,000 ($322 psf)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Choa Chu Kang<\/td><td><\/td><td>$308,000 ($405 psf)<\/td><td>$363,000 ($369 psf)<\/td><td>$452,000 ($353 psf)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hougang<\/td><td><\/td><td>$310,000 ($416 psf)<\/td><td>$377,500 ($379 psf)<\/td><td><\/td><td>$735,000 ($424 psf)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bishan<\/td><td><\/td><td>$280,000 ($393 psf)<\/td><td>$388,000 ($410 psf)<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Toa Payoh<\/td><td>$235,000 ($526 psf)<\/td><td>$285,000 ($405 psf)<\/td><td>$388,000 ($425 psf)<\/td><td>$539,000 ($429 psf)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jurong West<\/td><td>$220,000 ($435 psf)<\/td><td>$265,000 ($388 psf)<\/td><td>$390,000 ($398 psf)<\/td><td>$448,750 ($347 psf)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yishun<\/td><td><\/td><td>$308,000 ($419 psf)<\/td><td>$390,000 ($390 psf)<\/td><td>$450,000 ($346 psf)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jurong East<\/td><td><\/td><td>$315,000 ($414 psf)<\/td><td>$398,000 ($386 psf)<\/td><td>$526,500 ($405 psf)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bedok<\/td><td>$234,000 ($494 psf)<\/td><td>$320,000 ($436 psf)<\/td><td>$410,000 ($422 psf)<\/td><td>$550,000 ($429 psf)<\/td><td>$769,000 ($422 psf)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ang Mo Kio<\/td><td>$234,000 ($494 psf)<\/td><td>$330,000 ($437 psf)<\/td><td>$435,000 ($436 psf)<\/td><td>$601,500 ($465 psf)<\/td><td>$915,000 ($522 psf)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clementi<\/td><td><\/td><td>$340,000 ($459 psf)<\/td><td>$453,000 ($459 psf)<\/td><td>$640,000 ($484 psf)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Geylang<\/td><td>$220,000 ($484 psf)<\/td><td>$280,000 ($428 psf)<\/td><td>$463,000 ($468 psf)<\/td><td>$610,000 ($480 psf)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Median <a href=\"https:\/\/stackedhomes.com\/8-considerations-when-picking-a-resale-hdb-flat-for-future-upgrading\/\">resale flat<\/a> and $PSF sorted by <a href=\"https:\/\/stackedhomes.com\/5-nearly-new-cheapest-4-room-hdb-flats-under-400000-non-mature-areas\/\">4 room flat<\/a> quantum (Source: HDB)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Details to note<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Parts of Geylang might offer the best overall value<\/li><li>Old Jurong West flats are among the most <a href=\"https:\/\/stackedhomes.com\/is-housing-in-singapore-still-affordable-to-the-average-singaporean-in-2022\/\">affordable housing<\/a><\/li><li>Older flats might be the most affordable way to stay in Bishan<\/li><li>Woodlands is unlikely to stay at its current prices\u00a0<\/li><li>Non-PLH, Central Area flats are likely to see a pick up\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"question_2\">1. Parts of Geylang might offer the best overall value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be clear, units closer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/stackedhomes.com\/5-highest-yielding-paya-lebar-condos-for-under-1-4-million\/\">Paya Lebar<\/a> area may be higher in price than the average on the list; but overall, they\u2019re still good value.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1928\" height=\"1446\" src=\"https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133118\/paya-lebar-quarter.jpg\" alt=\"paya lebar quarter\" class=\"wp-image-79450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133118\/paya-lebar-quarter.jpg 1928w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133118\/paya-lebar-quarter-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133118\/paya-lebar-quarter-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133118\/paya-lebar-quarter-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133118\/paya-lebar-quarter-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133118\/paya-lebar-quarter-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1928px) 100vw, 1928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The areas near Paya Lebar have benefitted tremendously from the growth of Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ). This is a new commercial hub, with malls like the Paya Lebar Square and SingPost, and a good number of Grade A office spaces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another plus point is that Geylang is one of the better-connected HDB towns. The four MRT stations \u2013 Aljunied, Paya Lebar, Eunos, and Kembangan \u2013 means that most flats here will have MRT access.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite all this, you\u2019ll note that Geylang has some of the cheapest old flats on average, with 4-room units going at $468 psf, and 5-room units going at just $480 psf.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, many parts of Geylang, especially those where you find older flats, are heavily built up. Road noise, close spacing between blocks, and lack of greenery make the area less palatable to family buyers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"question_3\">2. Old Jurong West flats are among the most affordable housing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At $398 psf, Jurong West may have some of the most affordable 4-room units anywhere. This isn\u2019t a new discovery, and Jurong West has been affordable for some time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To some degree, this is because Jurong West suffers in contrast to Jurong East, which is Singapore\u2019s designated \u201csecond CBD\u201d. The amenities here are frankly not on par with its fancier neighbour, and the main highlight is probably the presence of NTU.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jurong West is actually quite underrated as a family area. It\u2019s one of the less congested HDB towns, and there\u2019s good proximity to family recreation areas like the Science Centre, Singapore Discovery Centre, Snow City, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"question_4\">3. Older flats might be the most affordable way to stay in Bishan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bishan is known for high resale flat prices, and in fact holds the record for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/real-estate\/bishan-hdb-resale-flat-hits-new-record-price-of-s136m-million-dollar-deals-jump-3-times\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">priciest resale flat<\/a> at $1.36 million, as of 2021. To most home buyers, and especially first-timers, prices here are way beyond budget.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1928\" height=\"1446\" src=\"https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133122\/bishan-resale-hdb.jpg\" alt=\"bishan resale hdb\" class=\"wp-image-79448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133122\/bishan-resale-hdb.jpg 1928w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133122\/bishan-resale-hdb-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133122\/bishan-resale-hdb-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133122\/bishan-resale-hdb-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133122\/bishan-resale-hdb-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133122\/bishan-resale-hdb-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1928px) 100vw, 1928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So it\u2019s interesting to see that, if you\u2019re happy to swallow the lease decay, the quantum for a 4-room unit can be as low as $388,000.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also possible that prices in places like Bishan will climb, however, thanks to the new Prime Housing Location (PLH) model. Flats under the PLH scheme have a Subsidy Recover (SR) and a 10-year MOP \u2013 but flats in Bishan are not subject to the same requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buyers are like to realise Bishan area flats are just as convenient as the two recent PLH launches, without similar drawbacks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, a valid counterargument would be that, for buyers purchasing very old flats, there\u2019s probably no interest in a shorter MOP or SR anyway (as most people who buy 40- to 50-year-old flats are intending to live out their days in it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, if you want to live in Bishan but don\u2019t want to pay crazy prices, you may be able to do so by accepting a shorter remaining lease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"question_5\">4. Woodlands is unlikely to stay at its current prices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Woodlands still looks affordable right now at $323 psf, for 4-room flats; but this is likely to change soon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1928\" height=\"1446\" src=\"https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133123\/woodlands-home.jpg\" alt=\"woodlands home\" class=\"wp-image-79447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133123\/woodlands-home.jpg 1928w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133123\/woodlands-home-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133123\/woodlands-home-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133123\/woodlands-home-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133123\/woodlands-home-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15133123\/woodlands-home-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1928px) 100vw, 1928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Woodlands is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ura.gov.sg\/Corporate\/Land-Sales\/Sites-For-Application\/Woodlands-Avenue-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">designated regional hub of the north<\/a>, and will feature a waterfront district that\u2019s also within a food and agri-tech hub. This will make it the key commercial hub in the area, much like we saw in the transformation of Jurong East.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"read-this-next-tip\">\n    <span class=\"read-this-next-tip-headline\">Read this next<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/stackedhomes.com\/regional-centre-properties-against-cbd\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1928\" height=\"1446\" src=\"https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/15203013\/CBD-prices.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"CBD prices\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/15203013\/CBD-prices.jpg 1928w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/15203013\/CBD-prices-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/15203013\/CBD-prices-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/15203013\/CBD-prices-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/15203013\/CBD-prices-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/15203013\/CBD-prices-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1928px) 100vw, 1928px\" \/><\/a>\n    <div class=\"read-this-next-tip-content\">\n        <span class=\"read-this-next-tip-headline\">Read this next<\/span>\n        <h6><span class=\"category-name\">Property Market Commentary<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stackedhomes.com\/regional-centre-properties-against-cbd\/\">How Well Do Regional Centre Properties Compare Against The CBD?<\/a><\/h6>\n        <span class=\"author\">by Ryan J. Ong<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with advanced lease decay, it\u2019s likely that old flat prices will go up with mounting demand. Woodlands is a strong family location with a lot of green space; and the emergence of educational institutes, along with commercial office space, is going to hold strong appeal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who are serious about living in Woodlands, it may be worth making your move before the upgrades get fully factored into the pricing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"question_6\">5. Non-PLH, Central Area flats are likely to see a pick up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is in a similar vein to what we said about Bishan. For those looking in the Central Area, you may find older flats that skirt the edges of PLH zones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1928\" height=\"1446\" src=\"https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/15152144\/old-hdb-depreciation.jpg\" alt=\"old hdb depreciation\" class=\"wp-image-69441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/15152144\/old-hdb-depreciation.jpg 1928w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/15152144\/old-hdb-depreciation-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/15152144\/old-hdb-depreciation-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/15152144\/old-hdb-depreciation-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/15152144\/old-hdb-depreciation-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stacked-editorial.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/editorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/15152144\/old-hdb-depreciation-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1928px) 100vw, 1928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Homebuyers are almost certain to compare these to new PLH flats. Despite their advanced lease decay, these older flats have no SR and a shorter MOP, and have the advantage of already being built (a major consideration during Covid-19, due to construction delays).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sellers of these flats are almost certainly not ignorant of the fact; and if they are, their realtors will be quick to inform them. As such, we expect that sellers in these areas will start to raise their asking price and push for better <a href=\"https:\/\/stackedhomes.com\/hdb-cov\/\">Cash Over Valuation<\/a> (COV); and we have doubts that the current prices will stay down in the year ahead.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, older flats seem to provide an affordable in-road, into areas that first-time homebuyers would normally be priced out of. But before rushing for these desirable locations, think over your future aspirations \u2013 a young couple buying an older flat must expect that a decade or two down the road, depreciation could mean they lack the sale proceeds for asset progression.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to buy an older flat, but <em>still <\/em>expect to upgrade to a condo later, it\u2019s best to try and make the jump soon after your MOP. Don\u2019t hold on to it for too long, lest your future buyer ends up facing financing issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more updates as the situation progresses, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stackedhomes\/?hl=en\">follow us on Stacked<\/a>. We\u2019ll keep you informed of the best prices and latest trends in the Singapore real estate market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What\u2019s a home buyer to do, in a time of rising prices across the board and Covid-19? The answer may lie in older resale flats. 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