Properties located at the central are without a doubt, some of the most popular options for long-term buys in real estate. Besides greater connectivity, convenience and accessibility, properties in these locations offer stellar possibilities for capital gains and maybe even en bloc potential.
Meanwhile, the scarcity factor in land-hungry Singapore makes freehold properties an attractive asset class for many homebuyers.
In this article, we take a look at freehold units with at least two bedrooms in Central Singapore that are selling for under $1 million.
D12 - Kallang
Number of units: 212
Completed in 2012
Beacon Heights is a 28-storey project that is located in the Kallang area. It features full condominium facilities such as a 50m lap pool, a pool deck, Jacuzzi, landscaped pool, floating gym, clubhouse, observation deck, recreational terrace and tennis court.
Between November and December 2017, two two-bedder units on the 2nd and 6th floor respectively changed hands for $900,000 ($972 psf) and $978,000 ($1,056 psf). Prior to that, a two-bedder unit on the 9th floor changed hands for $915,000 ($988 psf) in August 2017. Find more two-bedder units at Beacon Heights here.
D12 - Lorong Limau
Number of units: 125
Completed in 2015
This freehold development near Kim Keat Road is a stone’s throw away from hawker centres in Whampoa Drive and is less than eight minutes’ walk away from Balestier Plaza.
Between May and October 2017, four 441 sq ft units in the development changed hands for between $645,000 ($1,462 psf) and $708,000 ($1,604 psf). Meanwhile a 667 sq ft unit sold for $880,000 ($1,319 psf) in February 2017. Find more cosy two-bedder units at Cradels here.
D3 - Alexandra Road
Number of units: 293
Completed in 2012
Alexis is located on Alexandra Road, and is roughly 420m away from Queenstown MRT station. It is less than 500m away from ABC Brickworks market and food centre, and about 10 minutes’ walk away from Queenstown Secondary School.
To date, there were 18 sales transactions at the freehold condo in 2017. The most recent transactiont ook place in December 2017, when a two-bedroom unit on the 3rd floor sold for $1.063 million ($1,473 psf). Look out for more two-bedroom units at Alexis here.
D12 - Boon Teck Road
Number of units: 52
Completed in 2016
VA Residences is a boutique residential apartment located on Boon Teck Road. It is a stone’s throw away from Shaw Plaza and is about seven minutes’ walk to Zhong Shan Mall. It is also less than 500m away from popular eateries such as Wheeler’s Yard and Founder Bak Kut Teh
Between October and November 2017, four two-bedder units on the 4th, 5th and 8th floors sold for between $830,000 ($1,329 psf) and $969,000 ($1,552 psf). Find similar units at VA Residences here.
D12 - Jalan Dusun
Number of units: 154
Completed in 2016
One Dusun Residences is located on 1, Jalan Dusun along Balestier Road. It is about two minutes’ walk away to Balestier Hill Primary School and five minutes’ walk from Balestier Hill Shopping Centre. It is also close to Thomson Medical Centre, situated just 500m away.
In August 2017, a 527 sq ft unit on the 21st floor changed hands for $780,000 or $1,479 psf. Check out similar two-bedroom units at One Dusun Residences here.
If you’re leaning towards smaller and more affordable condo units, but have a preference for more idyllic and tranquil environments, you might want to check out these upcoming condos with a dazzling waterfront view for under $1 million.