A study by the NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions reported that across the 2010s, the price of an HDB flat would increase by an estimated $553 for every 1% increase of green foliage within 200m of the flat.
This number jumped even higher to an $883 increase for flats between 200m to 1km with views of green spaces. That’s because residents prefer houses with views from a distance without noise pollution.
But Dr Lee Nai Jia, Head of Real Estate Intelligence, Data and Software Solutions at the PropertyGuru Group noted that other critical factors such as proximity to schools, shopping centres and MRT stations can greatly affect both the value of a home and the eventual happiness of the residents in the unit.
Interested to find out what houses with views of nature you can find in Singapore that are also near lifestyle amenities and choice schools? Read on!
1. Northshore Residences I and II
| Name of the green views | Punggol Waterway Park |
| Nearest MRT station | Punggol MRT station |
| Nearby amenities | Coney Island, Northshore Plaza, Oasis Terraces, One Punggol, Punggol Plaza, Punggol Waterway Park, Rivervale Mall, SAFRA Punggol, and Waterway Point |
| Nearby schools | Edgefield Primary School, Global Indian International School, Greendale Secondary School, Horizon Primary School, Mee Toh School, Northshore Primary School, Oasis Primary School, Punggol Cove Primary School, Punggol Green Primary School, Punggol Secondary School, Punggol View Primary School, Valour Primary School, and Waterway Primary School |
Punggol Northshore Drive residents enjoy views of the Punggol Waterway, Coney Island, and the Strait of Johor: a green escape from the hustle and bustle of Orchard Road and the Central Business District (CBD).
Touted by HDB as the first smart sustainable district, HDB projects in Punggol such as Punggol Northshore have undergone extensive urban planning to harness wind flow and naturally cool down the estate. Recent BTO projects in the area that reap the benefits of these sustainability initiatives include the May 2015 BTO projects, Northshore Residences I and II.
The iconic Punggol Waterway Park Connector also weaves through most of the neighbourhood, and housing blocks along the perimeter have an unblocked view of the Malayan Straits.
Want to stay near Punggol Waterway Park? Browse all Punggol HDB resale flat listings on PropertyGuru.
2. Bedok Reservoir Village
| Name of the green view | Bedok Reservoir Park |
| Nearest MRT stations | Bedok Reservoir, Tampines West, and Bedok MRT stations |
| Nearby amenities | Bedok Mall, Bedok Heartbeat, Bedok Reservoir Park, Bedok Town Park, Tampines West Community, Tampines Mall, Tampines 1, and Our Tampines Hub |
| Nearby schools | Bedok West Primary School, Bedok Green Secondary School, Bedok North Secondary School, Damai Primary School, Damai Secondary School, Fengshan Primary School, Red Swastika School, St Anthony’s Canossian Primary School, Temasek Polytechnic, Telok Kurau Primary School, and Yu Neng Primary School |
The Bedok Reservoir Village HDB project within the greater Bedok area is located beside the Bedok Reservoir Park, which offers goods and services for all to enjoy.
Cafes and supermarkets fuel the energetic spirit of the people, and the Downtown Line station provides easy access to both the city and bigger town centres in Bedok and Tampines.
Given the sheer size of the reservoir, there is little doubt that every block of flats will have houses with views to enjoy.
Want to stay near Bedok Reservoir? Browse all Bedok Reservoir HDB resale flat listings on PropertyGuru.
3. Bukit Panjang Petir Road
| Name of the green view | Bukit Timah trails and the Green Corridor |
| Nearest MRT station | Bukit Panjang and Cashew MRT stations |
| Nearby amenities | Bukit Panjang Plaza, Fajar Shopping Centre, Hillion Mall, Greenridge Shopping Centre, Junction 10, Green Corridor, Chestnut Nature Park, Pangsua Park Connector, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, and Zhenghua Park |
| Nearby schools | Assumption Pathway School, Beacon Primary School, Bukit Panjang Primary School, CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace, German European School Singapore, Greenridge Primary School, Greenridge Secondary School, West View Primary School, West Spring Primary School, West Spring Secondary School, Zhenghua Primary School, and Zhenghua Secondary School |
HDB clusters along Bangkit, Fajar, and Segar enjoy lush landscapes from the Central Catchment Reserve across the Bukit Timah Expressway, leading up to Choa Chu Kang via the Pangsua Park Connector.
The Petir Road and Cashew Road cluster in particular boasts houses with views thanks to a rare Good Class Bungalow (GCB) enclave at Chestnut Drive and Almond Crescent. Not only are the HDB residents connected to the Bukit Timah trails and the Green Corridor, but they also get to wake up to ‘bukit’ (mountain) views and a fresh morning breeze.
Community gardening has also become popular in Bukit Panjang. For example, the Holland-Bukit Panjang town council has dabbled with the idea of vertical farming as well, just one of the many initiatives taken to further grow the estate’s green vision for the future.
Want to stay near Bukit Timah trails and the Green Corridor? Browse all Bukit Panjang HDB resale flat listings on PropertyGuru.
4. Ang Mo Kio Teck Ghee Vista
| Name of the green view | Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park |
| Nearest MRT station | Bright Hill, Ang Mo Kio, and Bishan MRT stations |
| Nearby amenities | Ang Mo Kio Community Centre, Bishan Stadium, Marymount Community Club, Lower Pierce Reservoir Park, and Windsor Nature Park |
| Nearby schools | Ai Tong School, Ang Mo Kio Secondary School, Catholic High School, CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School, Deyi Secondary School, Eunoia Junior College, Mayflower Primary School, Pathlight School, Teck Ghee Primary School, Townsville Primary School, and Whitley Secondary School |
Ang Mo Kio is one of Singapore’s most coveted mature estates. Those living along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 street find themselves in the sweet spot between the city and the wonders of nature.
Next to Teck Ghee Vista, the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park sits on 62 hectares (ha) of land that includes the flat riverbed of the Kallang River. In 2006, it was revitalised to the sweet tune of $8.5 million dollars. This was part of the Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters Programme to transform local water bodies with a water-sensitive urban design.
The park has a football field, an amphitheatre, a natural pond, and roughly 2.7km worth of jogging paths for daily walks and morning runs.
Want to stay near Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Town Park? Browse all Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park HDB resale flat listings on PropertyGuru.
5. Telok Blangah Parcview
| Name of the green view | Southern Ridges |
| Nearest MRT station | Labrador Park, Telok Blangah, and Harbourfront MRT stations |
| Nearby amenities | HortPark, Telok Blangah Hill Park, Henderson Waves, Labrador Park, Mount Faber Park, SAFRA @ Mount Faber, Vivocity, and Harbourfront Centre |
| Nearby schools | Blangah Rise Primary School, Radin Mas Primary School, and CHIJ St. Theresa’s Convent |
A quiet and often forgotten mature estate in the South, Telok Blangah boasts some of the island’s most historic parks and monuments.
The July 2013 Telok Blangah Parcview BTO project sits at a quiet corner of the neighbourhood, with Telok Blangah Hill Park and the Southern Ridges surrounding it.
The extensive foliage connects residents to Hortpark, Henderson Waves, Mount Faber, and even the seafront along Labrador Park itself.
HDB flats along the 1.3km Forest Walk park connector stretch find themselves naturally surrounded by green nature and good ‘feng shui’ – sitting along the seafront with the elevated Mount Faber peak behind them for protection.
Want to stay near the Southern Ridges? Browse all Southern Ridges properties for sale on PropertyGuru.
6. River Vista @ Kallang
| Name of the green view | Kallang Riverside Park |
| Nearest MRT stations | Geylang Bahru and Boon Keng MRT stations |
| Nearby amenities | Kallang Park Connector, Kolam Ayer ABC Waterfront, Kallang Community Club, Kallang Basin Swimming Complex, and Geylang West Community Club |
| Nearby schools | Bendemeer Primary School, Bendemeer Secondary School, and James Cook University |
River Vista @ Kallang, along the river’s edge, offers residents spectacular views and plentiful greenery all around.
The park connector running along the Kallang River connects to other iconic nature parks such as Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park and Gardens by the Bay.
The close proximity to water encourages an active outdoor lifestyle in a variety of forms, such as cycling and jogging paths, numerous children’s playgrounds and the rare option of water sports.
Want to stay near Kallang Riverside Park? Browse all Kallang Riverside properties for sale on PropertyGuru.
7. Marine Parade Marine Drive View
| Name of the green view | East Coast Park |
| Nearest MRT stations | Tanjong Katong, Marine Parade, and Marine Terrace MRT stations |
| Nearby amenities | East Coast Parkway, East Coast Beach, Coastal Playgrove, Parkway Parade, and i12 Katong |
| Nearby schools | CHIJ Katong Convent, Tao Nan School, Ngee Ann Primary School, Tanjong Katong Primary School, Chung Cheng High School (Main), Tanjong Katong Girls’ School, St Patrick’s School, and Victoria School |
Resale HDB flats in Marine Parade have been known to break the million-dollar transaction price mark, and for good reason. The right apartments enjoy both an unblocked view of the sea, as well as an incredible fireworks display come National Day every August.
The upcoming Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) will cut short the journey of commuters to the city, making the use of public transport that much more alluring.
Want to stay near East Coast Park? Browse all East Coast Park properties for sale on PropertyGuru.
8. Pasir Ris Elias View
| Name of the green view | Pasir Ris Town Park |
| Nearest MRT station | Pasir Ris MRT station |
| Nearby amenities | Downtown East, Pasir Ris Park Connector, Pasir Ris Beach, and Pasir Ris Park Mangrove |
| Nearby schools | Casuarina Primary School, Coral Primary School, Elias Park Primary School, Loyang View Secondary School, Meridian Primary School, Meridian Secondary School, Pasir Ris Primary School, Park View Primary School, and White Sands Primary School |
With new plans by HDB to rejuvenate the estate, residents along Pasir Ris Town Park can expect mixed developments and sustainable urban planning to breathe life into the Pasir Ris neighbourhood.
A Central Greenway with elevated cycling and walking pathways will form core arterial routes between the estates, the town centre and Pasir Ris Park, promoting healthier commuting habits.
New housing estates will also be designed to blend seamlessly with the sun, sand and sea by the parks, inspiring a park-like living experience for residents.
The four existing town centres will also be refreshed to give local businesses a boost and incorporate “Discovery Points” – conducive community spaces for one and all.
Want to stay near Pasir Ris Town Park? Browse all Pasir Ris HDB resale flat listings on PropertyGuru.
Houses with Views of Nature: Inspired to Live Sustainably?
Houses with views of open spaces or sweeping landscapes of flora and fauna are constant reminders of why we should adopt sustainable habits to conserve Mother Earth.
Most local neighbourhoods are now adopting sustainability into their urban planning, whether it is wind simulation, inbuilt cooling systems within housing blocks, or waste and water management. But we can also do our part by becoming more sustainable at home and incorporating small lifestyle changes like walking within the estate to the grocery store, recycling our plastic bottles and bringing our own grocery bags.
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