Queenstown is one of the oldest and most mature HDB estates, as well as being close to the city centre. Residents have established amenities around Mei Ling, Margaret Drive and Dawson, along with park connectors stretching towards both the Southern Ridges and Singapore River. So put that together and the challenge, unsurprisingly, is price. 

Buyers looking for a three-bedder here have a decent range of resale options. However, a budget below $2.4 million generally means accepting some compromise in terms of unit size, age, floor level or layout. 

There are, however, some (contextually!) affordable units, even among projects near Queenstown MRT station (EWL). This week, we looked at three-bedroom condos near here, with asking prices below $2.4 million.

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Picked by Timothy Tay · Editor-in-Chief

No. 1

Queens Peak

1 Dundee Road · 99-year leasehold · TOP 2020

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Asking
$2,050,000
Price PSF
$2,440.48
Size
840 sq ft
Layout
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3
Address 1 Dundee Road Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

Located right beside Queenstown MRT station (EWL), Queens Peak has a sheltered linkway connecting residents to the station. Margaret Drive Hawker Centre, Mei Ling Market & Food Centre and Dawson Place are also nearby, along with various supermarkets and eateries in the surrounding HDB clusters. The nearby park connector leads towards HortPark and Labrador Park in one direction, and the Singapore River in the other.

This unit sits above the 30th floor and enjoys an unblocked outlook, along with plenty of natural light. The living and dining areas are nicely separated, with the living room opening onto a small balcony.

The kitchen has a half-wall with a glass panel, which maintains some separation while allowing more light into the space and preventing it from feeling overly enclosed. An L-shaped kitchen counter also maximises the available worktop and storage space.

Two of the bedrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, which help them feel more spacious. While the overall unit size is relatively compact, the efficient layout keeps wasted space to a minimum.

Timothy Tay

View this property Queens Peak · 3 bed, 840 sq ft propertyguru.com.sg
Picked by Ryan Ong · Consultant

No. 2

Queens Peak

1 Dundee Road · 99-year leasehold · TOP 2020

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Asking
$2,100,000
Price PSF
$2,602.23
Size
807 sq ft
Layout
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Address 1 Dundee Road Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

Like the previous unit, this home is right beside Queenstown MRT station (EWL), with a sheltered linkway to the station. Margaret Drive Hawker Centre, Mei Ling Market & Food Centre and Dawson Place are nearby, while the surrounding HDB estate provides further supermarket and dining options. Residents also have access to the park connector leading towards HortPark, Labrador Park and the Singapore River.

This unit sits on a high floor and enjoys an unblocked outlook. Its layout is somewhat similar to a dumbbell configuration, with bedrooms positioned on either side of the central living and dining spaces, reducing the amount of floor area devoted to corridors.

The living room comes with a small balcony, while the master bedroom has a separate private balcony of its own. As with the previous Queens Peak unit, the kitchen uses a half-wall with a glass panel to make the space feel more open and allow additional natural light in. An L-shaped counter makes efficient use of the compact kitchen.

The unit has also already been nicely renovated, so buyers who are comfortable with the existing design may be able to move in with relatively little additional work.

Ryan Ong

View this property Queens Peak · 3 bed, 807 sq ft propertyguru.com.sg
Picked by Hailey Khoo · Writer

No. 3

Queens

16 Stirling Road · 99-year leasehold · TOP 2002

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Asking
$2,250,000
Price PSF
$1,900.34
Size
1,184 sq ft
Layout
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3
Address 16 Stirling Road Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

Located just a short walk from Queenstown MRT station (EWL), Queens is also close to Margaret Drive Hawker Centre, Mei Ling Market & Food Centre, Dawson Place and Anchorpoint. There are numerous additional supermarkets and eateries in the surrounding HDB clusters, while the nearby park connector provides routes towards HortPark, Labrador Park and the Singapore River.

Unlike many newer condos, this unit doesn't have balconies or other outdoor spaces, so the majority of its floor area is dedicated to internal living space.

Both the living and dining areas are spacious and nicely separated. A glass sliding door encloses the kitchen without visually cutting it off from the communal areas, while the kitchen itself comes with a separate yard, utility room and WC.

All three bedrooms are well-sized. Two have bay windows, but the rooms remain large enough that these don't significantly compromise their usability. The master bathroom is similarly generous, with enough space for both a bathtub and separate shower.

Hailey Khoo

View this property Queens · 3 bed, 1,184 sq ft propertyguru.com.sg
Picked by Gail Lau · Writer

No. 4

Stirling Residences

25 Stirling Road · 99-year leasehold · TOP 2022

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Asking
$2,350,000
Price PSF
$2,661.38
Size
883 sq ft
Layout
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Address 25 Stirling Road Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

Located near Queenstown MRT station (EWL), Stirling Residences is also close to Margaret Drive Hawker Centre, Mei Ling Market & Food Centre, Dawson Place and Anchorpoint. Various supermarkets and neighbourhood eateries are within walking distance, along with the park connector leading towards HortPark, Labrador Park and the Singapore River.

Despite being situated on a lower floor, this unit receives a good amount of natural light.

The living and dining areas are nicely separated, with the living room opening onto a decently sized balcony. A substantial amount of built-in storage has also been incorporated into the dining area, which could be useful in keeping the main communal spaces uncluttered.

All three bedrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing more natural light into the rooms and helping them feel more open despite the relatively compact proportions typical of newer developments.

Gail Lau

View this property Stirling Residences · 3 bed, 883 sq ft propertyguru.com.sg
Picked by Druce Teo · Writer

No. 5

Margaret Ville

20 Margaret Drive · 99-year leasehold · TOP 2021

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Asking
$2,260,000
Price PSF
$2,469.95
Size
915 sq ft
Layout
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Address 20 Margaret Drive Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

Located near Queenstown MRT station (EWL), Margaret Ville is also close to Margaret Drive Hawker Centre and Mei Ling Market & Food Centre. The surrounding HDB clusters provide various supermarkets and eateries, while the nearby park connector leads towards HortPark and Labrador Park in one direction and the Singapore River in the other.

This unit sits on a high floor and enjoys an unblocked outlook. The living and dining areas are nicely separated, with the living room opening onto a good-sized balcony that extends towards the adjacent bedroom.

The current owners use the balcony as an alfresco dining area, which frees up additional internal floor space for the living room.

The kitchen is divided into wet and dry sections. The dry kitchen has an extended counter that doubles as a convenient dining space for quick meals, while the wet kitchen can be completely enclosed behind a glass door. This keeps cooking fumes contained without making the kitchen feel visually cut off from the rest of the home.

Druce Teo

View this property Margaret Ville · 3 bed, 915 sq ft propertyguru.com.sg

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