Since the end of the circuit breaker, there has been an uptick in interest for larger homes, particularly for older resale HDB flats with larger floor areas.
For the whole of 2020, there were 5,984 5-room units sold, which was 10.3% higher than the year before. Meanwhile, 3-room resale flats declined by 0.7% in the same period, making it the first annual decline since 2015.
According to experts, the stronger preference for larger resale flats is brought on by the working from home culture as well as changing lifestyle needs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
So, if you’re on the lookout to upgrade or buy a big flat, below is a list of the biggest jumbo flat, HDB maisonette, executive apartment, 5-room flat, and landed HDB terrace house you can find on PropertyGuru right now.
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10 Biggest Jumbo Flats for Sale
When HDB first launched the jumbo flat in 1989, it was coined as the ‘seven-room flat’ because it was basically converted from a 3-room and 4-room flat. A large supply of unsold 3-room and 4-room flats in estates such as Yishun and Woodlands, coupled with a growing demand for larger homes, made HDB to convert these flats during the 1980s and 1990s.
Today, jumbo flats are no longer in production and it’s estimated that there are only 2,900 jumbo flats remaining in estates such as Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Bedok, Hougang, Jurong East, Pasir Ris, Tampines, and Woodlands.
Below are the biggest jumbo flats available on PropertyGuru at the time of writing:
|
Address |
Size |
TOP |
Price |
|
331 Woodlands Avenue 1 |
2,034 sq ft |
1994 |
$838,988 |
|
606 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5 |
1,914 sq ft |
1979 |
$1,100,000 |
|
850 Woodlands Street 82 |
1,905 sq ft |
1995 |
$880,000 |
|
847 Woodlands Street 82 |
1,905 sq ft |
1995 |
$880,000 |
|
404 Woodlands Street 41 |
1,894 sq ft |
1995 |
$850,000 |
|
808 Woodlands Street 81 |
1,894 sq ft |
1994 |
$950,000 |
|
122 Marsiling Rise |
1,830 sq ft |
1984 |
$788,800 |
|
138 Marsiling Road |
1,830 sq ft |
1995 |
$758,000 |
|
112 Woodlands Street 13 |
1,829 sq ft |
1984 |
$790,000 |
|
128 Marsiling Rise |
1,829 sq ft |
1995 |
$777,000 |
Discover other jumbo flats for sale on PropertyGuru.
10 Biggest Executive Apartments for Sale
Executive apartments (EAs) were built from the 1980s to the early 2005, and like most flats during the period, they were designed to be very spacious, ranging from approx. 1,507 sq ft to 1,615 sq ft and above.
In addition, they also had four bedrooms, a balcony, and a study area—traits that are rare for HDB flats. As such, EAs are popular among buyers till this day, especially among bigger families.
Below are the biggest EAs available on PropertyGuru at the time of writing:
|
Address |
Size |
TOP |
Price |
|
405 Woodlands Street 41 |
1,926 sq ft |
1986 |
$830,000 |
|
138 Marsiling Road |
1,873 sq ft |
1995 |
$730,000 |
|
139 Marsiling Road |
1,830 sq ft |
1995 |
$828,888 |
|
115 Marsiling Rise |
1,786 sq ft |
1995 |
$705,000 |
|
301 Woodlands Street 31 |
1,755 sq ft |
1988 |
$1,068,000 |
|
604 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5 |
1,755 sq ft |
1979 |
$950,000 |
|
301 Woodlands Street 31 |
1,755 sq ft |
1988 |
$850,000 |
|
472 Tampines Street 44 |
1,744 sq ft |
1988 |
$830,000 |
|
50 Dorset Road |
1,754 sq ft |
1978 |
$1,000,000 |
|
291 Yishun Street 22 |
1,754 sq ft |
1985 |
$780,000 |
Discover other EAs for sale on PropertyGuru.
10 Biggest HDB maisonettes for Sale
Discontinued since 1995, HDB maisonettes are another HDB flat type that are popular among buyers. They feature a 2-storey design; the second floor houses the bedrooms while the living room, dining area, and kitchen are located on the first floor.
There are several variations of maisonettes throughout its production years, including penthouse maisonettes, which are maisonettes located at the top floor. They feature an open terrace design and offer an exposed view of the surrounding area.
Due to their limited supply and spacious design, it’s not rare to see maisonettes transacting above $1 million in estates such as Bishan, Queenstown, Hougang, and Pasir Ris.
Below are the largest HDB maisonettes on PropertyGuru at the time of writing:
|
Address |
Size |
TOP |
Price |
|
443 Sin Ming Avenue |
2,142 sq ft |
1988 |
$1,138,000 |
|
455 Sin Ming Avenue |
2,012 sq ft |
1988 |
$1,050,000 |
|
451 Sin Ming Avenue |
1,829 sq ft |
1988 |
$1,080,000 |
|
289D Bukit Batok Street 25 |
1,776 sq ft |
1997 |
$990,000 |
|
129 Potong Pasir Avenue 1 |
1,732 sq ft |
1983 |
$999,000 |
|
116 Clementi Street 13 |
1,732 sq ft |
1983 |
$988,888 |
|
145 Lorong Ah Soo |
1,722 sq ft |
1983 |
$988,000 |
|
218 Bukit Batok Street 21 |
1,679 sq ft |
1984 |
$780,000 |
|
410 Pasir Ris Drive 6 |
1,668 sq ft |
1989 |
$850,000 |
|
539 Hougang Street 52 |
1,668 sq ft |
1990 |
$940,000 |
Discover other HDB maisonettes for sale on PropertyGuru.
10 Biggest HDB Terrace Houses for Sale
HDB terrace houses are landed houses built by the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT), the predecessor of HDB, in the 1950s. When HDB took over the HDB terrace houses in the 1960s and 1970s, they issued fresh 99-year leases to all 285 remaining units.
Despite their dwindling leases, HDB terrace houses are still highly popular among ‘sandwich class’ Singaporeans who yearn for entry-level landed homes, who are more than willing to pay top dollar to land one. In fact, a 49-year HDB house in Whampoa recently transacted for a record $1.268 million in June 2021, making it the most expensive resale HDB flat so far.
Below are the largest HDB terrace houses on PropertyGuru at the time of writing:
|
Address |
Size |
TOP |
Price |
|
58 Jalan Ma’mor |
2,224 sq ft |
1972 |
$1,650,000 |
|
42 Stirling Road |
1,284 sq ft |
1963 |
$930,000 |
|
56 Stirling Road |
1,164 sq ft |
1959 |
$1,080,000 |
|
54 Jalan Ma’mor |
1,108 sq ft |
1959 |
$1,060,000 |
|
43 Jalan Bahagia |
1,076 sq ft |
1959 |
$880,000 |
|
57 Jalan Ma’mor |
990 sq ft |
1972 |
$990,000 |
|
39 Jalan Bahagia |
958 sq ft |
1972 |
$928,000 |
|
49 Jalan Bahagia |
861 sq ft |
1972 |
$930,000 |
|
58 Stirling Road |
850 sq ft |
1959 |
$820,000 |
|
48 Jalan Bahagia |
840 sq ft |
1959 |
$800,000 |
Discover other HDB terrace houses for sale on PropertyGuru.
10 Biggest 5-Room Flats for Sale
5-room flats were introduced in the 1980s for families who require more space, and are the only flat type on this list that aren’t discontinued. They come with three bedrooms and two bathrooms; and are often one of the most popular flat types during HDB BTO launches too (though older flats built before the 2000s are bigger than present-day ones).
Below are the largest 5-room flats on PropertyGuru at the time of writing:
|
Address |
Size |
TOP |
Price |
|
136 Potong Pasir Avenue 3 |
1,700 sq ft |
1984 |
$935,888 |
|
632 Veerasamy Road |
1,625 sq ft |
1984 |
$998,000 |
|
203 Bukit Batok Street 21 |
1,604 sq ft |
1985 |
$750,000 |
|
639 Rowell Road |
1,500 sq ft |
1982 |
$848,000 |
|
121 Potong Pasir Avenue 1 |
1,500 sq ft |
1984 |
$920,000 |
|
411 Tampines Street 41 |
1,497 sq ft |
1984 |
$688,000 |
|
408 Jurong West Street 42 |
1,496 sq ft |
1983 |
$620,000 |
|
103 Towner Road |
1,496 sq ft |
1982 |
$999,999 |
|
639 Rowell Road |
1,496 sq ft |
1982 |
$850,000 |
|
7A Commonwealth Avenue |
1,485 sq ft |
1994 |
$999,888 |
Discover other 5-room flats for sale on PropertyGuru here.
Other FAQs on Biggest HDB Flats
1. What Are HDB Jumbo Flats?
Jumbo flats are a type of discontinued flat created by HDB by adjoining previously unsold 3-room and 4-room flats. As such, these jumbo flats are spacious and can go up to 2,000 sq ft and above.
2. Can Singles Buy Jumbo Flats?
To buy a resale flat as a single, you need to be a Singapore Citizen who’s at least 35 years old and above. Alternatively, you may also buy two 3-room or smaller flats and convert them via the Conversion Scheme.
3. What Is an Executive Apartment?
Executive Apartments (EAs) are spacious HDB flat types that are from 1,507 sq ft to 1,615 sq ft and above. They also feature four bedrooms, a study area, and a balcony. EAs have been discontinued since 2005 and can only be found in the resale market.
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