Newly MOP-ed record breaking S$1,458,888 5-room Clementi resale bags over S$750K gain

Clementi is no stranger to record-breaking HDB resale deals, and now the town has set a new benchmark once again. This time, a 5-room unit has crossed into uncharted territory, fetching a massive S$1,458,888. With this sale, the unit now holds the title of the most expensive HDB resale in Clementi. 

First Clementi resale to cross S$1.4M

The record-breaking flat is located in Clementi Crest at Block 445B Clementi Avenue 3. Sitting high between the 25th to 27th floors of a 40-storey block, the unit’s elevation likely added to its appeal and final price. The flat spans 1,216 square feet, which works out to about S$1,199 per square foot. Because Clementi Crest’s lease only started in 2021, the unit also comes with around 94 years and 10 months left, giving buyers the reassurance of a fresh lease. 

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Seller likely walked away with over 100% profit

If you had bought this flat as a BTO back in 2016, chances are you’d be smiling all the way to the bank today. At launch, 5-room flats in Clementi Crest started from around S$576,000 before grants. But units on higher floors came with premiums of about S$5,000 per floor, meaning one between the 25th and 27th floor could have cost closer to S$696,000–S$706,000.

Taking the middle range at S$701,000, a sale at S$1,458,888 means a profit of about S$757,888. That’s a gain of over 108% in just five years. Of course, personal renovation costs and grants would affect the real figure, but even with those in mind, the returns are still substantial.

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Clementi Crest prices outpace the rest of the town

If you look at Clementi Crest’s numbers in 2025, the premium is clear. The average psf for its 5-room flats sits at S$1,444, which is about 40.5% higher than the average psf for 5-room units across Clementi (S$814). Compared to Clementi’s overall average across all flat types (S$720), the gap is even wider at nearly 59%.

When you look at sales trends over the past five years, 3-room flats make up the bulk of transactions, followed by 4-room and then 5-room units. It’s not hard to see why – 3-room units are the most budget-friendly option in Clementi, with an average psf of S$605 in 2025.

Price trends between 4-room and 5-room flats are also tightening. Back in 2020, 4-room flats were priced about 3.75% lower than their 5-room counterparts. Fast forward to 2025, and that difference has narrowed to just 1.5%.

Now, while paying S$1.39M for a 5-room unit might sound hefty, put it side by side with nearby condos of a similar size, which typically start from S$3M and above, and suddenly, Clementi Crest feels a lot more wallet-friendly.

That said, prices don’t seem to be slowing anytime soon. 

We’re already seeing some 5-room units in the same project listed at S$1.68M. Still, there’s a range depending on the unit. On the lower end, you might spot a 5-room flat at around S$1.1M on 99.co. And if you’re after something smaller, the 3-room units here start at about S$868K. 

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Do the higher prices really make sense?

Not too long ago, seeing a flat sell for S$1.2M felt rare. These days, though, it’s happening more often, and the price benchmark has shifted upwards. But when you’re talking about HDBs that cross the S$1.4M mark, that’s still a very exclusive club. In fact, only a handful of towns have seen such transactions:

So, what made this Clementi unit climb into that bracket?

First, the height of the unit probably played a role. Clementi Crest is one of the taller developments in the area, and while Clementi Cascadia is close in stature, it’s about 700m away. This likely means the buyer enjoyed unblocked views – something many are willing to pay extra for.

Second, the age of the project matters. Freshly MOP-ed flats naturally command higher premiums, and there’s also the bigger picture to consider. With all the chatter about VERS possibly rolling out in the early 2030s, younger flats could feel like a safer bet for buyers. In fact, just a month earlier, a 4-room flat in the same block sold for S$1.28M (about S$1,279 psf), setting a record for Clementi 4-rooms.

Then, of course, you’ve got the location. With Clementi, you’re close to MRT stations, schools, and a good mix of shopping options like Clementi Mall, Grantral Mall, and 321 Clementi. If you drive, the AYE and PIE are just minutes away, making island-wide travel smoother. Day-to-day living is also convenient with hawker centres and markets nearby, giving you plenty of affordable food options. On weekends, green spots like West Coast Park and Clementi Woods Park are right around the corner. 

But the real kicker is its proximity to major growth areas. You’ve got Jurong Lake District, Singapore’s second CBD in the making, promising plenty of future opportunities. One-north, with its cluster of media, tech, and biomedical industries, is also nearby. Together, these hubs make Clementi Crest an appealing choice for anyone eyeing long-term value.

Clementi Crest is one of those projects that takes a lot of willpower not to make gimme hands at – the location, convenience, and growth potential are all there. Really, the only thing that might hold buyers back is its steep price tag. But for those who can comfortably drop close to S$1.5M, the numbers start to feel a lot more justifiable.

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