**A S$700,000 budget places you squarely in the HDB resale market in the East**, providing solid options across Bedok, Tampines, and Pasir Ris. Private condominiums in District 15 (like Laguna Park) or newer District 16/18 developments generally start well above S$1.1M to S$1.8M+.
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### What S$700,000 Buys Across the East
| Town / Area | Flat Types Within S$700,000 | Typical Price Range | Key Trade-Offs |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Bedok** *(Bedok South, Bedok North, Reservoir)* | **3-Room** (newer/prime) or **4-Room** (mature, 90–105 sqm) | **S$450,000 – S$650,000** | Proximity to East Coast Park and dual MRT lines (EWL / DTL); older blocks will have 50–70 years of lease remaining. |
| **Tampines** *(Tampines West, East, or St 21/81)* | **4-Room Model A** or select older **5-Room flats** | **S$560,000 – S$690,000** | Massive amenity density (Tampines Hub, 3 malls), excellent MRT connectivity; high demand keeps 5-room units right at the budget ceiling. |
| **Pasir Ris** *(Drive 1, 3, 10 / Elias)* | **4-Room** or spacious **5-Room Improved** (120+ sqm) | **S$600,000 – S$700,000** | Generous floor plates, near coastal parks; slightly further travel time to the central core. |
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### Key Considerations for Your Search
1. **Lease Decay & CPF Rules:**
* If purchasing older blocks (e.g., in Bedok South built in the late 1970s or 1980s), verify that the **remaining lease covers the youngest buyer to at least age 95**. If it falls short, CPF usage and HDB/bank loan limits will be prorated.
2. **Cash Over Valuation (COV):**
* While the median for a 4-room flat in Bedok is around S$600,000, newly MOP-ed units or flats right next to Bedok Mall or Tampines Central can attract COV. Targeting flats priced between S$600,000 and S$660,000 leaves a buffer for stamp duty, legal fees, and renovations.
3. **Purchasing Eligibility & HFE Letter:**
* Ensure your **HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter** is submitted on the HDB Flat Portal to lock in your financing grant eligibility (e.g., CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000 for first-timer families, plus the Enhanced CPF Housing Grant) before securing an Option to Purchase (OTP).
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1. Are you targeting a **4-room** or a larger **5-room** flat?
2. Do you have a specific neighbourhood preference (e.g., walking distance to MRT, near East Coast Park, or near primary schools)?
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