Now that the pandemic has raised the amount of time spent working from home and increased the need for personal space, bigger flats are looking even more attractive. In fact, space and privacy are in such high demand that more single millennials and unmarried couples are moving out of their families’ homes, and the resale market is still booming in spite of the recent property cooling measures, according to the PropertyGuru Singapore Property Market Report Q1 2022.
Even as we transition into a post-pandemic world, the results of our Singapore Consumer Sentiment Study H1 2022 show that the preference for larger homes is likely to endure. With 4 in 10 Singaporeans preferring remote work (over a bigger bonus), we think the WFH arrangements are here to stay.
For those who can afford them, HDB jumbo flats are one of the most value-for-money options, offering large living spaces at HDB prices. So let’s dive in to better understand what are HDB jumbo flats and affordable options you can purchase.
What Are HDB Jumbo Flats?
Formed from the merger of two flats, jumbo HDB flats tend to be much bigger than your average 3-room and 4-room HDB flat, at about 147 to 199 sqm (1,582 to 2,142 square feet). To put things into context, a typical 3-room flat is about 68 sqm and a 4-room flat is about 90 sqm. This makes jumbo HDB flats particularly attractive for multi-generational families.
As the HDB is not currently planning to build more jumbo flats, the only way to get your hands on one is to buy it on the HDB resale market. Alternatively, HDB’s Conversion Scheme allows homeowners to purchase two compatible adjoining flats and combine them into a single unit.
According to a 2017 Straits Times article, jumbo flats were priced at about $650,000 to $950,000, but these days even far-flung jumbo flats can cost close to a million dollars.
But guess what, there are still some affordable hidden gems on the resale market, and we’ll prove it by finding some jumbo flats priced at $850,000 and below.
What Are Jumbo HDB Flats and Why They Are So Sought After
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9 HDB Jumbo Flats in Singapore for $850,000 and Below
| Prices for HDB jumbo flats in Singapore | Size |
| 37 Jalan Rumah Tinggi for $540,000 | 1,141 sq ft |
| 208 Boon Lay Place for $630,000 | 1,399 sq ft |
| 308 Woodlands Avenue 1 for $668,000 | 1,582 sq ft |
| 85 Whampoa Drive for $668,888 | 1,399 sq ft |
| 235 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh for $690,000 | 1,399 sq ft |
| 128 Marsiling Rise for $800,000 | 1,711 sq ft |
| 138 Marsiling Road for $825,000 | 1,872 sq ft |
| 246 Tampines Street 21 for $850,000 | 1,451 sq ft |
| 328 Woodlands Street 31 for $850,000 | 1,755 sq ft |
1. 37 Jalan Rumah Tinggi: $540,000
- Price: $540,000 (negotiable)
- Size: 1,141 sq ft (4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
- Nearest MRT stations: Queenstown MRT (East West Line), Redhill MRT (East West Line)
- TOP: 1969 (46 years left on lease)
2. 208 Boon Lay Place: $630,000
- Price: $630,000 (negotiable)
- Size: 1,399 sq ft (4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 utility rooms)
- Nearest MRT stations: Corporation (upcoming Jurong Region Line), Jurong West (upcoming Jurong Region Line), Lakeside (East West Line)
- TOP: 1976 (53 years left on lease)
3. 308 Woodlands Avenue 1: $668,000
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- Price: $668,000 (negotiable)
- Size: 1,582 sq ft (4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms)
- Nearest MRT station: Marsiling (North South Line)
- TOP: 1994 (71 years)
4. 85 Whampoa Drive: $668,888
- Price: $668,888 (negotiable)
- Size: 1,399 sq ft (6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 utility rooms)
- Nearest MRT station: Boon Keng (North East Line)
- TOP: 1973 (50 years left on lease)
5. 235 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh: $660,000
- Price: $660,000
- Size: 1,399 sq ft (6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 utility rooms)
- Nearest MRT station: Braddell (North South Line)
- TOP: 1976 (53 years left on lease)
6. 138 Marsiling Rise: $825,000
- Price: $825,000 (negotiable)
- Size: 1,711 sq ft (5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
- Nearest MRT station: Woodlands (North South Line), Marsiling (North South Line)
- TOP: 1995 (72 years)
7. 138 Marsiling Road: $825,000
- Price: $825,000 (negotiable)
- Size: 1,872 sq ft (4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
- Nearest MRT station: Marsiling (North South Line)
- TOP: 1995 (72 years)
8. 246 Tampines Street 21: $850,000
- Price: $850,000 (negotiable)
- Size: 1,451 sq ft (4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms)
- Nearest MRT station: Tampines (East West Line and Downtown Line), Tampines East (Downtown Line)
- TOP: 1983 (60 years)
9. 328 Woodlands Street 32: $850,000
- Price: $850,000
- Size: 1,755 sq ft (4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms)
- Nearest MRT station: Marsiling (North South Line)
- TOP: 1994 (71 years)