Ohmyhome’s Choice: Top 4 Picks For 5-Room HDBs Under $900k For Sale (April Update)

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in March 2023 and is updated every month to ensure all listings are available for purchase.

In this series, we pick the best HDB listings for sale from our own database for you to consider. These listings tend to sell out quickly though (3 out of the 4 listings we shared last month were sold out in weeks!), so if you’re interested in any of them, make sure to enquire here as soon as you’ve made a decision. 

Today, we give you our top 4 picks for 5-room HDB flats for sale, under $900,000:

#1: $505,000 – 36 Marsiling Drive

If it’s space you’re looking for, it’s space you’ll get in this 5-room flat. There are 3 spacious bedrooms perfect for a family with two kids or four — you can always add two single beds or a double-decker in one room and still have enough space for cabinets and desks. 

The flat has recently been renovated, but you can always do more: there’s enough space in the unit for a 4th room should you need one. (Ohmyhome can help you with this when it comes time to renovate! Check out more here.) You also get a spacious balcony that can be turned into an extension of the living room, overlooking some greenery; though it faces a road, it’s not a main road. The block is also nestled in a quieter part of the neighbourhood, so you won’t have to worry about too much noise from vehicles.

We also want to highlight a unique feature of this flat that you’ll rarely see in newer units: the recess area. It’s that little room that separates your gate and the door to your home. This rare and unique feature adds a certain charm that only older HDB flats can have. 

This 5-room flat is also only a 10-min walk from the Woodlands MRT station, with a good number of schools within 2km.

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#2: $575,000 – 690A Woodlands Drive 75

Located on a high floor, between levels 11 and 15, you can already predict that this unit will be light, airy, with a good view. And don’t worry, it’s not a West-facing unit so it won’t get too hot in the afternoon. 

You’ve also got 80 years left on the lease, so there’s a high chance for you to capitalise on the future growth of this area: one thing you can look forward to is the school that’s planned to be developed on the plot of land that’s facing Block 690A. Whether it’s a primary, secondary, or tertiary institution, you’ll be sure to get buyers’ attention. 

This flat is also a corner unit, with a squarish and spacious layout, which means all bedrooms, including the kitchen and toilets, are evenly spaced. Each room looks spacious enough for a good-sized bed and even a desk — it’s important to include desk space in your rooms as remote work culture becomes more prevalent in today’s society. 

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#3: $685,000 – 522 Woodlands Drive 14

Here’s another corner unit with a square layout that we love because, as mentioned above, each area of the home gets so much space. The mirrored wall in the living/dining area enlarges the space even further. 

The living/dining area is also big enough for you to host your friends and family at any time, even the kitchen/utility area is also large enough for at least two cooks to move effortlessly within the space. We want to highlight the top and bottom built-in cabinets here, a smart addition that maximises the space and makes it more practical for homeowners. So if you like spending time in the kitchen, you’ll be at home here.

In terms of accessibility to amenities, Woodgrove Primary School is only a 6-min walk away from the flat, and Woodlands Primary School is 10 minutes away on foot. Vista Point, a neighbourhood shopping centre, is about a 5-min walk away from home. There you’ll find a Giant Supermarket and a bunch of food options, including McDonald’s, Subway, and a huge Kopitiam. There’s even a Value Dollar store that’s only an 11-min walk away, right next to an NTUC FairPrice, at 888 Plaza — another neighbourhood shopping centre. 

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#4: $868,000 – 3 Marine Terrace

While most people can only dream of living near the beach, you can actually make it a reality with this unit. East Coast Park is a 5-min walk from this flat, which means you can go take an evening stroll there after work or a quick early morning jog before heading into the office. Also, you can get a glimpse of the sea from the comfort of your home. 

The whole unit is also well maintained and in a move-in condition: As you enter the flat, you’ll be greeted by a large living area that flows into what is also a huge dining area, with a “balcony” at the foot of the unit (a feature you’ll rarely find in newer units) which you can turn into a play area for your kids.

Because it has a square layout, the rooms are (as mentioned above) evenly spaced. So you get a lot of room not just in the main bedroom, but in the other two bedrooms as well. Now, one of these rooms was transformed into a home office, but you can easily turn it back into a bedroom.  We suggest adding some curtains for privacy as the previous owners added clear panels — presumably to keep an eye on the rest of the house and the kids. 

The main standout feature of this home, though, is its excellent location. Situated just a short walk from the upcoming Marine Terrace MRT station on the TEL line, you can enjoy easy access to the rest of Singapore.

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