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$616,000. That is a 10% premium for height in this segment.
| Floor band | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 01 TO 03 | S$616,000 | 89 |
| 04 TO 06 | S$655,000 | 140 |
| 07 TO 09 | S$650,000 | 114 |
| 10 TO 12 | S$660,000 | 107 |
| 13 TO 15 | S$678,000 | 86 |
| 16 TO 18 | S$680,000 | 15 |
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$6,974 psm, against S$5,500 psm for 1990s stock. Newer flats carry more remaining lease, which the market prices in.
| Built | Median per sqm | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | S$5,500 psm | 79 |
| 2000s | S$5,545 psm | 284 |
| 2010s | S$6,947 psm | 84 |
| 2020s | S$6,974 psm | 106 |
Prices by flat model
Most 5-room resales in Sembawang are Improved flats (488 sales, median S$668,000).
| Model | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Improved | S$668,000 | 488 |
| Premium Apartment | S$620,000 | 65 |
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$790,000 | 31 |
| 101A CANBERRA ST | S$772,500 | 24 |
| 126C CANBERRA ST | S$824,000 | 21 |
| 126A CANBERRA ST | S$812,500 | 14 |
| 484 ADMIRALTY LINK | S$565,000 | 13 |
| 120B CANBERRA CRES | S$790,000 | 11 |
| 126B CANBERRA ST | S$833,400 | 10 |
| 413 SEMBAWANG DR | S$620,000 | 9 |
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$652,000, based on 553 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$616,000 on lower floors (01 TO 03). That is a 10% premium for height.
Are newer 5-room flats in Sembawang more expensive?
Per square metre, 5-room flats from the 2020s trade at S$6,974 psm, compared with S$5,500 psm for 1990s stock, a 27% 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 (31), at a median of S$790,000. Block-level medians vary with floor, unit size, and lease.