If you’re house-hunting in 2023, the prices you’re seeing may still be prompting anxiety attacks. New launches are increasingly out of reach (a new high was reached for 2023 so far), even for upgraders; and resale prices are also creeping to new heights. In light of this, we’ve picked out the cheapest recorded transactions for condos, HDB flats, and landed homes. While there’s no guarantee you can get the same prices, this at least provides a clue on where to start:

A shortlist filtered by price, size or tenure is a useful way to narrow your options, but it won't tell you which property is the best fit for your finances, lifestyle or long-term plans.

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Cheapest HDB flats in each town

Cheapest 3-Room Flats

EstateAddressMin 3. Room
ANG MO KIO156 ANG MO KIO AVE 4$300,000
BEDOK28 NEW UPP CHANGI RD$300,000
BISHAN24 SIN MING RD$318,000
BUKIT BATOK503 BT BATOK ST 52$322,000
BUKIT MERAH37 JLN RUMAH TINGGI$255,000
BUKIT PANJANG137 PETIR RD$318,000
BUKIT TIMAH4 QUEEN'S RD$400,000
CENTRAL AREA9 SELEGIE RD$358,000
CHOA CHU KANG10 TECK WHYE AVE$305,000
CLEMENTI711 CLEMENTI WEST ST 2$300,000
GEYLANG59 CIRCUIT RD$250,000
HOUGANG6 HOUGANG AVE 3$285,000
JURONG EAST410 PANDAN GDNS$283,000
JURONG WEST120 HO CHING RD$255,000
KALLANG/WHAMPOA33 JLN BAHAGIA$250,000
MARINE PARADE34 MARINE CRES$336,000
PASIR RIS1 CHANGI VILLAGE RD$315,000
PUNGGOL622C PUNGGOL CTRL$400,000
QUEENSTOWN91 C'WEALTH DR$250,000
SEMBAWANG591A MONTREAL LINK$388,888
SENGKANG210A COMPASSVALE LANE$380,000
SERANGOON302 SERANGOON AVE 2$315,000
TAMPINES204 TAMPINES ST 21$345,000
TOA PAYOH61 LOR 5 TOA PAYOH$270,000
WOODLANDS15 MARSILING LANE$285,000
YISHUN729 YISHUN ST 71$320,000

Cheapest 4-Room flats

EstateAddressMin 4. Room
GEYLANG121 PAYA LEBAR WAY$320,000
WOODLANDS104 WOODLANDS ST 13$350,000
CHOA CHU KANG11 TECK WHYE LANE$370,000
BEDOK44 BEDOK STH RD$375,000
YISHUN101 YISHUN AVE 5$380,000
JURONG WEST111 HO CHING RD$388,000
JURONG EAST243 JURONG EAST ST 24$390,000
TOA PAYOH227 LOR 8 TOA PAYOH$392,000
BUKIT PANJANG110 GANGSA RD$393,000
TAMPINES862 TAMPINES ST 83$400,000
SEMBAWANG485 ADMIRALTY LINK$402,000
ANG MO KIO336 ANG MO KIO AVE 1$402,888
HOUGANG337 HOUGANG AVE 7$407,500
BUKIT BATOK338 BT BATOK ST 34$410,000
SERANGOON329 SERANGOON AVE 3$415,000
BUKIT MERAH61 TELOK BLANGAH HTS$415,000
CLEMENTI507 WEST COAST DR$418,888
KALLANG/WHAMPOA84 WHAMPOA DR$425,000
PUNGGOL135 EDGEDALE PLAINS$427,000
QUEENSTOWN168A QUEENSWAY$428,888
SENGKANG202 COMPASSVALE DR$430,000
BISHAN25 SIN MING RD$430,000
PASIR RIS426 PASIR RIS DR 6$440,000
CENTRAL AREA663 BUFFALO RD$500,000
MARINE PARADE17 MARINE TER$518,000
BUKIT TIMAH3 QUEEN'S RD$588,000

Cheapest 5-Room flats

EstateAddressMin 5 Room
SENGKANG301C ANCHORVALE DR$415,000
WOODLANDS9 MARSILING DR$418,000
JURONG EAST403 PANDAN GDNS$450,000
CHOA CHU KANG687C CHOA CHU KANG DR$450,000
JURONG WEST199 BOON LAY DR$455,000
SEMBAWANG403 ADMIRALTY LINK$488,000
PUNGGOL138 EDGEDALE PLAINS$495,000
YISHUN272 YISHUN ST 22$495,000
BUKIT PANJANG483 SEGAR RD$495,000
HOUGANG980B BUANGKOK CRES$500,000
BUKIT BATOK426 BT BATOK WEST AVE 2$515,000
BEDOK603 BEDOK RESERVOIR RD$522,000
TAMPINES489B TAMPINES ST 45$545,000
PASIR RIS139 PASIR RIS ST 11$568,000
KALLANG/WHAMPOA55 GEYLANG BAHRU$570,000
GEYLANG337 UBI AVE 1$580,000
TOA PAYOH229 LOR 8 TOA PAYOH$582,888
SERANGOON145 SERANGOON NTH AVE 1$590,000
CLEMENTI605 CLEMENTI WEST ST 1$598,000
ANG MO KIO311 ANG MO KIO AVE 3$600,000
BUKIT MERAH50 HOY FATT RD$630,000
MARINE PARADE3 MARINE TER$645,888
BISHAN167 BISHAN ST 13$700,000
QUEENSTOWN14 GHIM MOH RD$745,000
CENTRAL AREA672B KLANG LANE$775,000
BUKIT TIMAH11 TOH YI DR$845,000

Cheapest Executive HDB flats

EstateAddressMin Exec
BUKIT PANJANG484 SEGAR RD$555,000
JURONG WEST274C JURONG WEST ST 25$565,000
SEMBAWANG472 SEMBAWANG DR$575,000
SENGKANG122C SENGKANG EAST WAY$598,000
CHOA CHU KANG296B CHOA CHU KANG AVE 2$630,000
WOODLANDS586 WOODLANDS DR 16$640,000
PUNGGOL187 PUNGGOL CTRL$650,000
JURONG EAST333 JURONG EAST AVE 1$650,000
HOUGANG972 HOUGANG ST 91$685,000
PASIR RIS237 PASIR RIS ST 21$705,000
BUKIT BATOK326 BT BATOK ST 33$710,000
TAMPINES895A TAMPINES ST 81$710,000
YISHUN723 YISHUN ST 71$715,000
BEDOK114 BEDOK RESERVOIR RD$780,000
GEYLANG334 UBI AVE 1$785,000
SERANGOON125 SERANGOON NTH AVE 1$815,000
KALLANG/WHAMPOA10 JLN BATU$850,000
TOA PAYOH101B LOR 2 TOA PAYOH$850,000
CLEMENTI206 CLEMENTI AVE 6$875,000
ANG MO KIO215 ANG MO KIO AVE 1$895,000
BISHAN257 BISHAN ST 22$950,000
QUEENSTOWN148 MEI LING ST$1,100,000
BUKIT TIMAH3 TOH YI DR$1,275,000

We know that for most, 3-room or smaller flats are not suitable; but look at the prices and the HDB towns. If you’re willing to settle for a bit less space, locations like Bedok, Bishan, and even Marine Parade seem to be attainable at $350,000 or less. 

Here are some locations we find especially interesting:

1. Block 91 Commonwealth Drive (3-room)

Many people we spoke to – some of them even realtors – refused to believe you can get a Queenstown resale flat for $250,000. But this does exist, with a catch:

This HDB block dates to 1967, and it is visibly older. Due to the lease decay, we don’t think younger Singaporeans will be interested. However, the Commonwealth MRT station (EWL) is less than 10 minute’s walk from this block – and keep in mind this is just one stop from Buona Vista station. Apart from being next to The Star Vista (a major mall), Buona Vista connects to the CCL, so residents here can get to Holland V at surprising speed.  

If you don’t mind a smaller and older flat, this is an impressive location for the price. Just don’t count on resale value though, as the units are almost halfway through their remaining lease. 

2. Block 3 Queens Road (4-room)

If you like the peace and quiet of Bukit Timah, and don’t mind a block that dates to 1974, this may interest you. At $588,000, Block 3 is not the cheapest on our 4-room list; but it’s impressive for the location.

Block 3 is located just across the road from Farrer Road MRT station (CCL). This connects to Holland V in just one stop, or to Botanic Gardens MRT, where you can switch to the DTL. As such, residents can be said to have easy access to two lines. 

There’s also a slew of popular eateries right downstairs, and Coronation Plaza nearby has an NTUC FairPrice. Good Bukit Timah locations are hard to find at these prices. 

3. Block 138 Edgedale Plains

At $495,000 for a 5-room flat, that's considered really decent in the current climate. Perhaps the Punggol location, along with the lower recorded prices, cause people to assume it’s ulu or inconvenient. Here's how it stacks up: 

Block 138 is just a short stroll to Coral Edge LRT (around five minutes if you cut across Coral Edge Park), and this provides quick access to Punggol MRT station (NEL and CRL). Not to mention Coral Edge LRT is close to Punggol Plaza, which has an NTUC FairPrice. 

Punggol is also not as underdeveloped as it used to be, especially since the opening of Waterway Point. This is close to the Punggol MRT station, so residents at Edgedale Plains have fast access to the mall and eateries as well. 

The block dates to 2003, so while it’s getting on in years, it’s not so old that it's beyond consideration for younger couples. 

Cheapest condos in each district

Cheapest condos by total price

PROJECTSDistrictMin Price
V ON SHENTON1$950,000
SKYSUITES@ANSON2$845,000
ALEXIS3$750,000
THE FORESTA @ MOUNT FABER4$870,000
SEAHILL5$705,000
CANNINGHILL PIERS6$2,360,000
SUNSHINE PLAZA7$908,000
CITY LOFT8$625,000
MACKENZIE 1389$730,000
LOFT @ NATHAN10$775,000
SUITES @ SHREWSBURY11$690,000
AIRSTREAM12$563,000
SUITES@BRADDELL13$628,000
TREASURES @ G2014$545,000
EIS RESIDENCES15$610,000
EASTWOOD REGENCY16$660,000
AVILA GARDENS17$580,000
STRATUM18$600,000
GLASGOW RESIDENCE19$570,000
THOMSON V ONE20$615,000
THE HILLFORD21$538,000
CASPIAN22$703,000
LAUREL TREE23$655,000
COPEN GRAND24$1,128,000
PARC ROSEWOOD25$605,000
CASTLE GREEN26$980,000
THE NAUTICAL27$580,000
HIGH PARK RESIDENCES28$620,000

Cheapest condos by $PSF

PROJECTSDistrictMin $PSF
PEOPLE'S PARK COMPLEX1$947
SPOTTISWOODE PARK2$829
RIVER PLACE3$1,214
THE INTERLACE4$1,064
CANNINGHILL PIERS*6$2,842
TEXTILE CENTRE7$1,031
BLISS REGALIA8$1,005
8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA9$1,047
VENTURA HEIGHTS10$784
VILLAS @ GILSTEAD11$629
BLISS LOFT12$986
CASA MEYA13$920
SIMS GREEN14$667
CHATEAU LA SALLE15$783
SIEW LIM PARK16$192
ASTON RESIDENCE17$667
PINEVALE18$756
NORTHSHORE BUNGALOWS19$375
THOMSON GRAND20$698
BINJAI CREST21$754
THE WOODS22$571
FUYONG ESTATE23$257
COPEN GRAND**24$1,190
NORTHOAKS25$693
SEASONS PARK26$901
SPRINGHILL27$621
CABANA28$817
*There was only one other project, Eden Residences Capitol, that had transactions in district 6. **Copen Grand is one of a kind being in Tengah.

There are no surprising names on this list, and market watchers will quickly identify the usual suspects. For those unfamiliar with the condo market, we’ll clear up two usual points of confusion:

People’s Park Complex is almost always the cheapest based on price psf (you’ll almost always see it at the top if you search for the cheapest). But note that it’s very old (the lease started in 1968), you’re living mainly on top of massage parlours and travel agencies, and there are aggressive en-bloc attempts being made. 

The Hillford has a low average quantum for its location, but this is because it’s on a 60-year lease that started in 2013. It was intended as a high-end retirement option for seniors (but ended up being bought by much younger residents too). 

Here are a few other noteworthy projects:

Alexis 

Alexis offers only one to three bedders but in a huge range of different layouts for its 293 units. With the ABSD being so high, landlords may see an opportunity with the lower-quantum one-bedders here, rather than larger units elsewhere. And Alexis is very rentable:

The condo is only around a six-to-seven-minute walk to Queenstown MRT (EWL), with Anchorpoint Mall being about the same distance. There’s a Cold Storage outlet here. It’s also reasonably close to IKEA Alexandra and Queensway, making it a convenient city fringe location for potential tenants. 

Sunshine Plaza 

If you don’t care about nice views or low-density enclaves, and you prize convenience above all, Sunshine Plaza may be your go-to project. The commercial component isn’t much to speak of – it’s a few small shops (mainly known for printing services) and eateries downstairs. 

But Sunshine Plaza is a three-minute walk to Bencoolen MRT station (DTL) and a six-minute walk to Bras Basah MRT station (CCL). If you walk for around 10 to 12 minutes you can get all the way to Plaza Singapura, which is connected to the Dhoby Ghaut MRT station (CCL, NEL, NSL). 

As for amenities, proximity to Bugis means the amenities can rival pricier and newer condos like Midtown Modern. Sunshine Plaza is around a seven-minute walk to Bugis Junction via Middle Road (which by the way means you have access to Bugis MRT – so add the EWL to the mix of train lines). 

Sunshine Plaza is close to roads, lacks greenery, and isn’t the prettiest residence – but if you want accessibility and amenities on a budget, this becomes a very useful condo. 

Loft @ Nathan

If you must live near the Great World area but are on a budget, the smaller units at Loft @ Nathan may interest you. It’s a bit of a longer walk to Great World (around 10 to 12 minutes), but it is manageable on foot.

Great World is also connected to the MRT station of the same name, on the Thomson East Coast Line.

For closer day-to-day amenities, Valley Point is just across River Valley Road. This provides an NTUC FairPrice, along with a good number of eateries (you do have food options right below too). And as most regulars of the area know, River Valley Road has a cluster of well-known eateries where it meets Kellock Road – this area is just around a five-minute walk from Loft @ Nathan. 

Landlords may also consider this project, given its convenience and city fringe location. 

Cheapest landed homes in different enclaves

Cheapest landed by price

Project NameAddressPriceArea (Sq Ft)$PSFTenure
BLAIR PLAIN CONSERVATION AREA135 NEIL ROAD$4,200,0001,608$2,612Freehold
SENTOSA COVE102 COVE DRIVE$14,000,0007,858$1,78299 yrs from 10/09/2007
PASIR PANJANG GARDENS38 TAMAN MAS MERAH$3,300,0001,640$2,012Freehold
N.A.12 STARLIGHT ROAD$2,980,0001,528$1,950Freehold
N.A.8 JALAN ELOK$5,150,0001,723$2,988Freehold
HOLLAND GROVE118 HOLLAND GROVE VIEW$3,600,0002,251$1,59999 yrs from 21/04/1994
ENG AUN PARK16 JALAN NOVENA SELATAN$4,400,0001,723$2,553Freehold
N.A.33 JALAN MANIS$3,200,0001,574$2,033Freehold
MACPHERSON GARDEN ESTATE13 JALAN SETIA$1,950,000885$2,204Freehold
N.A.35 LORONG 34 GEYLANG$3,118,8881,485$2,100Freehold
N.A.16 LANGSAT ROAD$2,190,0001,056$2,074Freehold
N.A.35 JALAN CHEMPAKA KUNING$780,0003,032$25770 yrs from 19/08/1964
LOYANG VILLAS353 LOYANG RISE$1,870,0001,615$1,15899 yrs from 01/05/1993
THE RIVERINA22 RIVERINA WALK$2,180,0001,619$1,34799 yrs from 26/06/1996
N.A.218 YIO CHU KANG ROAD$988,8883,274$30299 yrs from 04/01/1954
THOMSON GARDEN ESTATE49 JALAN KUAK$2,280,000885$2,577Freehold
ENG KONG PARK17 ENG KONG CRESCENT$3,750,0001,878$1,996Freehold
WESTVILLE126 WESTWOOD AVENUE$1,950,0001,630$1,19799 yrs from 01/12/1994
FUYONG ESTATE14 JALAN ASAS$780,0002,805$27899 yrs from 18/03/1947
CENTURY WOODS18 WOODGROVE WALK$2,230,0001,615$1,38199 yrs from 04/12/1996
HEETON PARK26 THONG SOON GREEN$3,280,0001,892$1,733Freehold
N.A.29 ANDREWS TERRACE$2,300,0001,681$1,36899 yrs from 28/01/2008
VILLA BEGONIA26 BEGONIA WALK$2,900,0002,287$1,26899 yrs from 05/12/1994
Project NameAddressPriceArea (Sq Ft)$PSFTenure
BLAIR PLAIN CONSERVATION AREA135 NEIL ROAD$4,200,0001,608$2,612Freehold
N.A.30 OCEAN DRIVE$16,000,0009,576$1,67199 yrs from 30/06/2005
N.A.303,305 PASIR PANJANG ROAD$18,475,51216,380$1,128Freehold
N.A.25 HERTFORD ROAD$8,500,0006,602$1,288Freehold
N.A.2B PATERSON HILL$24,000,00010,492$2,288Freehold
SHAMROCK PARK83A NAMLY DRIVE$3,850,0003,913$98499 yrs from 01/04/1992
N.A.100B ENG NEO AVENUE$26,500,00029,202$90799 yrs from 26/02/2008
N.A.33 JALAN MANIS$3,200,0001,574$2,033Freehold
VAUGHAN GARDEN16 VAUGHAN ROAD$6,300,0006,647$948Freehold
N.A.26 LENGKONG DUA$6,111,2386,217$983Freehold
N.A.20 LORONG J TELOK KURAU$10,200,00010,640$959Freehold
SIEW LIM PARK244 BEDOK ROAD$800,0004,171$19270 yrs from 19/08/1964
N.A.165 JALAN LOYANG BESAR$11,000,00025,565$430946 yrs from 27/11/1937
THE RIVERINA10 RIVERINA WALK$2,400,0082,251$1,06699 yrs from 26/06/1996
N.A.218 YIO CHU KANG ROAD$988,8883,274$30299 yrs from 04/01/1954
ISLAND COUNTRY VILLAS50 OLD UPPER THOMSON ROAD$3,400,0004,659$73099 yrs from 28/08/1995
N.A.4 SUNSET WALK$13,888,00011,054$1,256Freehold
WESTVILLE166 WESTWOOD CRESCENT$2,100,0002,441$86099 yrs from 01/12/1994
FUYONG ESTATE81 JALAN ASAS$780,0003,031$25799 yrs from 18/03/1947
N.A.9 BEECHWOOD GROVE$3,650,0005,447$67099 yrs from 04/08/1995
LENTOR VIEW22 LENTOR PLACE$4,950,0004,485$1,104Freehold
SEMBAWANG SPRINGS ESTATE44 JALAN MALU-MALU$5,200,0005,211$998999 yrs from 26/03/1885
HOCK SWEE HILL61 BEGONIA DRIVE$6,180,0006,207$996Freehold

Cheapest landed by $PSF

fuyong estate landed road 3

There are invariably questions here about entries like Fuyong Estate, where you may see a quantum of under $800,000. These landed homes are so cheap because they’re leasehold, and the low prices are usually accurate indicators of age (Fuyong Estate’s lease started in 1947). 

That said, take the landed prices with a grain of salt. There’s a limit to how accurate we can make these, as landed transactions tend to be few and far between; sometimes the same house doesn’t change hands for a decade, making the last transaction price inaccurate as a guide. 

Landed homes still require old-school legwork and individual house-hunting, to spot the best buys. 

A shortlist sorted by one variable is a fast way to narrow your options, but the pick that's cheapest, biggest, or most convenient isn't always the one that fits your situation best.

If you'd like to discuss how this applies to your own circumstances, you can reach out for a one-to-one consultation here.

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