The COVID-19 restrictions might largely have been lifted, but the buying preferences for properties still tend towards larger homes, due to enduring work from home and hybrid work arrangements. Enter the HDB jumbo flat.
Jumbo flats have been on homebuyers’ minds recently ever since a Yishun HDB jumbo flat sold for over $1 million in February this year, making it the second-ever resale flat in a non-mature estate to be sold for over $1 million.
Where Are the Biggest Jumbo Flats in Singapore?
Jumbo flats are supersized flats formed through the merger of two units, making them much larger than 5-room HDB flats. They typically measure about 147 to 199 sqm (1,582 to 2,142 square feet), which makes them ideal for larger and multi-generational families.
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Jumbo flats tend to be concentrated in a few suburban neighbourhoods, particularly Jurong East, Yishun and Woodlands. That said, there are a few jumbo flats in other mature and non-mature estates.
Here are where you can find the largest jumbo flats across HDB towns in Singapore:
Find an HDB Jumbo Flat in Singapore Above 1,800 sq ft
| Address of HDB jumbo flat | Jumbo flat size (sq ft) |
| 850 Woodlands Street 82 | 1,927 |
| 322 Woodlands Street 32 | 1,850 |
| 134 Marsiling Road | 1,862 |
| 834 Woodlands Street 83 | 2,034 |
| 176 Woodlands Street 13 | 1,980 |
| 307 Woodlands Avenue 1 | 2,034 |
| 138 Marsiling Road | 1,829 |
1. Jumbo Flat 850 Woodlands Street 82: $1,100,000
This jumbo flat in Woodlands, which consists of six bedrooms and two bathrooms, is going for $1,100,000. If sold at this price, it could become the third resale flat in a non-mature estate to be sold for over $1 million.
Situated on a high floor, the corner unit is nicely renovated, well-maintained, bright and breezy. Although Woodlands is located quite a distance from the city centre, the flat is fairly well-located within the neighbourhood at about a nine minutes’ walk from Woodlands MRT station and the area’s main mall, Causeway Point.
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- Price: $1,100,000
- Size: 1,927 sq ft (6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
- Nearest MRT station: Woodlands (North South Line, Thomson-East Coast Line)
- TOP: 1995
Check out this 850 Woodlands Street 82 listing on PropertyGuru.
2. Jumbo Flat 322 Woodlands Street 32: $900,000
This flat has a regular rectangular layout which lends itself very well to all sorts of configurations, making it ideal for those who wish to customise their interior. It is located on a high floor and also enjoys good public transport connectivity, being located just 7 minutes’ walk from Marsiling MRT station.
The flat is sold in original condition, which enables buyers to undertake a full renovation without having to do much hacking.
- Price: $900,000
- Size: 1,850 sq ft (6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms)
- Nearest MRT station: Marsiling (North South Line)
- TOP: 1994
Check out this 322 Woodlands Street 32 listing on PropertyGuru.
3. Jumbo Flat 134 Marsiling Road: $1,100,000
This jumbo flat has the advantage of being within walking distance of two MRT stations – it is 8 minutes’ walk from Marsiling MRT station and 13 minutes’ walk from Woodlands MRT station. The property is also very close to Marsiling Mall.
Although the corner unit consists of three bedrooms, its layout enables it to be converted into a six-bedroom flat if the owners so wish. It is located on a high floor and is bright and windy.
- Price: $1,100,000
- Size: 1,862 sq ft (3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms)
- Nearest MRT stations: Marsiling (North South Line), Woodlands (North South Line, Thomson-East Coast Line)
- TOP: 1995
Check out this 134 Marsiling Road listing on PropertyGuru.
4. Jumbo Flat 834 Woodlands Street 83: $1,100,000
This corner unit has been beautifully renovated in a contemporary style, making it ideal for buyers who wish to move in immediately with minimal renovations. The unit enjoys a nice view of the surrounding greenery and is bright and windy.
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It also enjoys a fairly good location 8 minutes’ walk from Woodlands MRT station and the Woodlands town centre with amenities like Causeway Point.
- Price: $1,100,000
- Size: 2,034 sq ft (6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms)
- Nearest MRT station: Woodlands (North South Line, Thomson-East Coast Line)
- TOP: 1994
Check out this 834 Woodlands Street 83 listing on PropertyGuru.
5. Jumbo Flat 176 Woodlands Street 13: $900,000
Though this corner unit sits on a low flow, it has been well-maintained and renovated in a distinctive manner. For the right buyer, the flat can be in move-in condition.
Located about 7 minutes’ walk from Marsiling MRT station, the flat also enjoys the presence of many amenities in the immediate vicinity, including three supermarkets and various eateries and coffee shops.
- Price: $900,000
- Size: 1,980 sq ft (4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
- Nearest MRT station: Marsiling (North South Line)
- TOP: 1994
Check out this 176 Woodlands Street 13 listing on PropertyGuru.
6. Jumbo Flat 307 Woodlands Avenue 1: $1,060,000
Located a short six-minute walk from Marsiling MRT station, this North South facing unit is located on a middle floor and has respite from the afternoon sun.
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Of the four bedrooms, two of them are ensuite, and the master bedroom is extremely large. The flat also enjoys great privacy as there is only one next-door neighbour situated quite a distance away and out of sight.
- Price: $1,060,000
- Size: 2,034 sq ft (4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms)
- Nearest MRT stations: Marsiling (North South Line)
- TOP: 1994
Check out this 307 Woodlands Avenue 1 listing on PropertyGuru.
7. Jumbo Flat 138 Marsiling Road: $950,000
This corner unit on a high floor is located 10 minutes’ walk from Marsiling MRT station. The huge square hall and spacious layout are ideal for those who plan to customise and redo the interior of the flat.
- Price: $950,000
- Size: 1,829 sq ft (5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms)
- Nearest MRT station: Marsiling (North South Line)
- TOP: 1995
Check out this 138 Marsiling Road listing on PropertyGuru.
Who Should Live in HDB Jumbo Flats?
Although the size of jumbo flats can be tempting, they are not for everyone. They are relatively costly due to their large size (you pay more even though the psf prices may be lower), and usually command higher prices than 5-room flats (also due to the rarity of the flat type).
The large flat size can also make them difficult to clean and maintain your home. In addition, for families with children, downsizing your home might be necessary when the kids grow up and leave the nest.
However, for those who really do need more room due to having a large household size, jumbo flats can be a good way to obtain the needed space required for everyone to comfortably co-exist under one roof.
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This article was written by Joanne Poh. A former real estate lawyer, she writes about property and personal finance and spends her free time compulsively learning languages and roller skating in carparks.
