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Bedok Makes History: $730K 3-Room HDB Shatters Town's Resale Record

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The red-hot demand for compact public housing shows no signs of cooling, as Singapore's non-landed 3-room flat prices continue their meteoric rise. Following Queenstown's jaw-dropping $935,000 national record last month, Bedok has now entered the history books with its own landmark transaction.

Bedok North Woods Flat Rewrites Price Playbook

A premium 3-room unit at Block 429B Bedok North Road has just redefined local market expectations, commanding an unprecedented $730,000 in a resale deal that eclipsed the town's previous benchmark by a staggering $41,000. The prior record of $689,000 - set just weeks earlier in the same block - now seems like ancient history as Bedok properties break into uncharted territory.

This watershed moment marks Bedok's inaugural entry into the exclusive "$700K club" for 3-room configurations. The high-floor unit boasts generous proportions at 743 sq ft, translating to approximately $982 per square foot - putting it within striking distance of four-digit psf valuations typically reserved for luxury condominiums.

Like-New Unit Commands Premium Price

What makes this transaction particularly noteworthy? The home comes with essentially brand-new credentials: a remaining lease of 95 years and one month that mirrors freshly completed BTO units. Situated on an upper floor of the 17-storey development within sought-after Bedok North Woods estate, the property represents what many upgraders consider "move-in ready" perfection.

Post-MOP Flats Spark Buying Frenzy

The record-setting residence forms part of Bedok North Woods' first wave of resale availability after fulfilling its Minimum Occupation Period (MOP). Originally launched during May 2016's BTO exercise and completed between 2020-2021, this development is witnessing intense buyer interest since becoming eligible for resale transactions.

Market data reveals seven resale deals have already been inked at Bedok North Woods since MOP completion. Among these transactions are three other premium-priced three-roomers averaging an eye-watering $699k each (approximately $940 psf), proving that well-located compact units can compete with larger flats in today's competitive market.

"This trend underscores how location trumps size when it comes to valuation premiums," notes property analyst James Wong. "Buyers are willing to pay top dollar for strategically positioned homes near amenities and transport nodes."

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