How floor level changes the price
5-Room units on higher floors (16 TO 18) trade at a median of S$680,000, while lower floors (01 TO 03) sit at S$610,000. That is a 11% premium for height in this segment.
| Floor band | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 01 TO 03 | S$610,000 | 95 |
| 04 TO 06 | S$659,000 | 142 |
| 07 TO 09 | S$650,000 | 110 |
| 10 TO 12 | S$661,888 | 113 |
| 13 TO 15 | S$678,000 | 88 |
| 16 TO 18 | S$680,000 | 16 |
How flat age changes the price
Comparing per-square-metre value strips out unit size. 5-Room flats built in the 2020s trade at S$6,983 psm, against S$5,521 psm for 1990s stock. Newer flats carry more remaining lease, which the market prices in.
| Built | Median per sqm | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | S$5,521 psm | 79 |
| 2000s | S$5,545 psm | 291 |
| 2010s | S$6,964 psm | 86 |
| 2020s | S$6,983 psm | 110 |
Prices by flat model
Most 5-room resales in Sembawang are Improved flats (495 sales, median S$670,000).
| Model | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Improved | S$670,000 | 495 |
| Premium Apartment | S$620,000 | 71 |
Most-traded blocks
The blocks with the most 5-room resale activity give the clearest read on what buyers are actually paying, because each has enough sales to form a reliable median.
| Block | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 102A CANBERRA ST | S$790,500 | 32 |
| 101A CANBERRA ST | S$772,500 | 24 |
| 126C CANBERRA ST | S$824,000 | 21 |
| 126A CANBERRA ST | S$812,500 | 14 |
| 126B CANBERRA ST | S$838,800 | 13 |
| 484 ADMIRALTY LINK | S$565,000 | 13 |
| 120B CANBERRA CRES | S$790,000 | 11 |
| 354A ADMIRALTY DR | S$675,000 | 8 |
Source: HDB resale transaction records. Medians shown for blocks with the most recent sales.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 5-room HDB flat cost in Sembawang?
The median 5-room HDB resale price in Sembawang is S$655,000, based on 566 recent transactions. Prices range from S$500,000 to S$895,000 depending on floor level, remaining lease, flat model, and exact block.
Does floor level affect 5-room prices in Sembawang?
Yes. 5-Room flats on higher floors (16 TO 18) sell for a median of S$680,000, versus S$610,000 on lower floors (01 TO 03). That is a 11% premium for height.
Are newer 5-room flats in Sembawang more expensive?
Per square metre, 5-room flats from the 2020s trade at S$6,983 psm, compared with S$5,521 psm for 1990s stock, a 26% premium for the longer remaining lease.
Which blocks have the most 5-room resale activity in Sembawang?
Over the recent window, 102A CANBERRA ST recorded the most 5-room resales (32), at a median of S$790,500. Block-level medians vary with floor, unit size, and lease.