Where You Can Buy A Resale 3-Bedder For The Price Of A New 2-Bedder In 2025

In an earlier article of this three-part series, we looked at the rising prices of two-bedder units in Singapore. Now, let’s look at some practical realities of this: for the same prices of some new launch two-bedders, you might be able to get your hands on a much larger resale three-bedder: a unit that’s much better suited to family living.  

We’ll also be making some side-by-side comparisons of two versus three-bedder prices in various districts, so you can work out how much you can save (or how much more space you can afford):

Key districts to search within:

In the previous article, we determined that the following districts are likely to have resale three-bedders priced close to new two bedders: 

Here’s what we found in District 5 (Buona Vista, Dover)

These are the new sale two-bedders in District 5, which are close to the prices of resale three-bedders.

Now these are the prices of the leasehold resale three-bedders, which come close to new two-bedders. Highlighted in blue are those that you can afford to purchase up until a new two-bedder in The Hill @One-North.

Next, let’s look at the freehold three-bedders. There aren’t as many options given that they are freehold. Moreover, they’re older in age.

Now let’s look at the higher-priced projects in this district, starting with the new two-bedders. These are resale condos you can get that’s more costly than The Hill@One-North but still more affordable than Terra Hill.

Overview of District 5:

One-North is clearly establishing itself as the hub of District 5. The two-bedroom units at The Hill @ One-North ($1,966,308) and Blossoms by the Park ($2,002,000) show this: By moving further to the fringes of District 5, you could easily find resale three-bedroom units for a similar price tag. For example, closer to NUS, we find the resale three-bedroom units at Westcove Condominium ($1,437,329) and West Bay Condominium ($1,458,633). 

(To be fair, it’s worth noting that properties like West Bay and Westcove aren’t just older, but less accessible compared to the central One-North area.)

On the higher end of the spectrum, The Rochester Residences ($3,031,500) offer larger unit sizes, such as 1,701 sq. ft. In comparison, Murano ($1,550,000) and Harbour View Gardens ($1,520,000) offer more affordable “in between” options, with Murano providing 1,066 sq ft and Harbour View Gardens offering a slightly smaller 829 sq. ft. Despite their smaller sizes, both still offer more space than most new two-bedroom units in the district.

Here’s what we found in District 17 (Changi)

There are only two new launch two-bedders in D17 – Kassia and The Shorefront.

Here’s a look at the condos where leasehold three-bedroom resale has transacted for less than the average three-bedroom at at Kassia:

For those looking at freehold, here are three-bedroom resale options below the price of Kassia:

Now let’s look at our pricier project, Shorefront

And these are the freehold counterparts

Overview of District 17

District 17 is one of the places where you can still buy a full-sized three-bedder for less than a new launch two-bedder. That said, a lot of it is considered ulu, and many parts of Changi are well connected; but the trade-off is raw square footage.

New two-bedders at Kassia (657 sq. ft.) and The Shorefront (818 sq. ft.) go for around $1.36 million to $1.52 million. At those prices, buyers can already access significantly larger resale units here. Even newer leasehold projects like The Inflora ($1,382,000 for 1,033 sq. ft.) and The Jovell ($1,405,648 for 904 sq. ft. ) offer much more space than the new launch two-bedders.

If you’re looking purely at size, upper-end resale options like Bluwaters 2 ($1,820,000 for 1,776 sq. ft.) and Loyang Valley ($1,762,667 for 1,905 sq. ft.) provide more than double the space of a new two-bedder but at a similar price.

Again, though, there are trade-offs. Many of these resale units are older, and Changi as a whole is something of a niche location. 

Here’s what we found in District 21 (Upper Bukit Timah)

The only new launch two-bedders to note here – Pinetree Hill and 8@BT.

For the lower-priced Pinetree Hill, the resale, leasehold three-bedders that come close are:

The difference between a leasehold three-bedder at Le Wood and a new two-bedder at Pinetree Hill is a large gap of $312,000 on average.

For freehold counterparts, we have the following:

Next, let’s look at resale three-bedders that match the pricier 8@BT:

These are the freehold options you could buy instead:

Overview of District 21

Upper Bukit Timah still carries the affluent connotations of Bukit Timah, so this isn’t going to be the cheapest option. Still, this is another district where you can trade a new two-bedder for an older but much larger (sometimes freehold) three-bedder.

What might raise eyebrows is that even the well-located Raintree ($1,844,818 for 1,292 sq. ft.) and Pine Grove ($1,849,250 for 1,755 sq. ft.) can be had for the comparable price of a two-bedder. The former is close to Beauty World, and the latter is close to Dover/Clementi. 

It’s also interesting that, if you’re willing to stretch a bit further past the price of the new two-bedders, you can buy a resale three-bedder at Beauty World Centre itself. ($2,097,500 at 1,873 sq. ft.) It’s old, but it’s massive.

The main trade-off for District 21 is that, if you opt for a three-bedder instead, many will be older and with more dated layouts. But if you want generous living space and are settling in for the long term, there’s definite value to be found in resale three-bedders here.

Finally, let’s look at District 22 (Boon Lay, Jurong, Tuas)

There are three new projects with two-bedders here – Sora, The Lakegarden Residences and J’den.

For three-bedder counterparts that match the lower two-bedders, there are only leasehold options:

Now let’s look at prices that match the most expensive new two-bedders here:

Again, we don’t have freehold options here, just leasehold:Visually:

Overview of District 22

One major difference compared to other districts we’ve looked at: there are no freehold options here. Everything is 99-year leasehold, and most of the affordable resale stock was completed between the late 1990s and mid-2000s.

That said, newer leasehold options do exist. Westwood Residences (2017) still trades well under $1.4 million; much cheaper than any of the new two-bedders. Also, consider the three-bedder unit sizes: The Floravale is at $1,250,000 for 1,324 sq. ft., while Parc Vista is $1,550,000 for a 1,270 sq. ft. unit. You could be looking at 1.5 to two times the space, for roughly the same budget, if you get the resale three-bedders. 

The usual caveats apply though: areas like Jurong and Tuas aren’t exactly central, and some areas definitely feel more industrial than residential in our opinion. But for buyers who have decided on this district, it’s worth seriously considering how much more room some of the three-bedders can deliver. 

Finding the right home isn’t just about price—it’s about knowing where others aren’t looking. In today’s market, where new launch prices are climbing fast, these overlooked resale three-bedders offer an opportunity: more space, and in some cases, even better locations. 

By understanding where price gaps have narrowed, you’ll be better equipped to make a move that not only fits your budget but also may have more long-term flexibility. 

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