Sembawang Town used to be Nee Soon Rubber estate and was also a naval base shipyard. Sembawang was named after the Sembawang Tree (Kayae ferruginea, renamed as Mesua ferruginea in1980).
Today, the rubber plantations, farms and Chinese cemeteries surrounding the former naval base have made way to modern housing, which was started in the 1990s.
Sembawang is divided into 9 subzones and has a range of amenities such as the Sembawang MRT Station, and shopping malls such as Sun Plaza and Sembawang Mart. One of Sembawang's distinct landmarks is the 4-km long Sungei Sembawang, the main river that runs through Sembawang New Town. In the 1990s, the southern ends of the river which comprised mangroves and grasslands were reclaimed to pave way for Sembawang New Town.
)))Based on HDB's launch prices, the table below compares affordability across the upcoming BTO launches.
Legend: Red means that income level may not be able to qualify for a mortgage per MAS 30% MSR Rule
| EastDelta @ Canberra (HDB 4 Rooms) |
Min: $240,000
Max: $300,000
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| Your Household Income (A) |
Median BTO Price (B) |
Downpayment (10%) (C) = 10%(B) |
Enhanced CPF Housing Grant (EHG) (D) |
Housing Loan (Price - Downpayment - EHG) (E) = (B) - (C) - (D) |
Monthly Instalment (F) |
Your CPF OA Contribution (G) = 0.23 x (A) |
Monthly Cash Topup (Instalment - CPF OA) (H) = (F) - (G) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,500 | $270,000 | $27,000 | $70,000 | $173,000 | $785 | $575 | $210 |
| $3,000 | $270,000 | $27,000 | $65,000 | $178,000 | $808 | $690 | $118 |
| $3,500 | $270,000 | $27,000 | $60,000 | $183,000 | $830 | $805 | $25 |
| $4,000 | $270,000 | $27,000 | $55,000 | $188,000 | $853 | $920 | $0 |
| EastDelta @ Canberra (HDB 5 Rooms) |
Min: $311,000
Max: $389,000
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| Your Household Income (A) |
Median BTO Price (B) |
Downpayment (10%) (C) = 10%(B) |
Enhanced CPF Housing Grant (EHG) (D) |
Housing Loan (Price - Downpayment - EHG) (E) = (B) - (C) - (D) |
Monthly Instalment (F) |
Your CPF OA Contribution (G) = 0.23 x (A) |
Monthly Cash Topup (Instalment - CPF OA) (H) = (F) - (G) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,500 | $350,000 | $35,000 | $60,000 | $255,000 | $1,157 | $805 | $352 |
| $4,000 | $350,000 | $35,000 | $55,000 | $260,000 | $1,180 | $920 | $260 |
| $4,500 | $350,000 | $35,000 | $50,000 | $265,000 | $1,202 | $1,035 | $167 |
| $5,000 | $350,000 | $35,000 | $45,000 | $270,000 | $1,225 | $1,150 | $75 |
| $5,500 | $350,000 | $35,000 | $40,000 | $275,000 | $1,248 | $1,265 | $0 |
The figures show you an estimate of the extra monthly cash instalments you have to fork out after CPF deduction. These estimates take into account the prevailing CPF OA contributions, Enhanced CPF Housing Grant (EHG) and loan interest rate.
Depending on your household income, a cash payment highlighted in red means that it may not be affordable for you to purchase that BTO.
Assumptions:
1. Buyers have sufficient savings for the 10% downpayment.
2. The monthly installment is based on the maximum tenure of 25 years at HDB concessionary interest rate of 2.6% p.a.
3. Buyers apply as a first-timer household under one of the eligibility schemes, and all buyers are Singapore citizens.
4. Buyers fulfil all eligibility criteria e.g. within income ceiling for flat intended, at least 21 years old, do not own other property overseas or locally.
Disclaimer: Calculations provided above for financing are for general reference only. StreetSine Singapore Pte Ltd accepts no liability whatsoever arising from any use of or reliance on the use of these tables.
| Option | Condition | Move-in | Eligible to Sell |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTO | New | 2-4 Years | 7-9 years (incl. 5 years lock-in) |
| HDB Resale | Older | Immediate | 5 years lock-in |
| Median BTO price | Median Resale Price |
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Disclaimer: Calculations provided above are for general reference only. StreetSine Singapore Pte Ltd accepts no liability whatsoever arising from any use of or reliance on the use of these tables.
* Assumes first-timer Singaporean couple living near one of the parents. Refer to HDB's Housing Grant rules if your situation differs.
* Updated based on 2026 Budget wef 20 Feb 2017
Note: Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) cannot exceed 60% of your net income. Mortgage Servicing Ratio (MSR) cannot exceed 30% of your income. Calculations are done at 3.5% Interest Rate.
| Registration Date | HDB Model | Price | Location | Storey | Size | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | 4A | $520K | Admiralty Dr | 1-3 | 93 sqm | 2002 |
| Aug 25 | 4A | $610K | Admiralty Dr | 10-12 | 93 sqm | 2001 |
| Jul 25 | 4A2 | $500K | Admiralty Link | 4-6 | 85 sqm | 2003 |
| Jul 25 | 4A | $575K | Admiralty Link | 13-15 | 96 sqm | 2010 |
| Aug 25 | 4A2 | $538K | Admiralty Link | 13-15 | 86 sqm | 2003 |
| Aug 25 | 4A2 | $485K | Admiralty Link | 1-3 | 86 sqm | 2004 |
| Lease Date | HDB Model | Price | Location | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | 4RM | $3,100 | Admiralty Dr | 2001 |
| Sep 25 | 4RM | $2,100 | Admiralty Dr | 2001 |
| Nov 25 | 4RM | $3,400 | Admiralty Dr | 2001 |
| Feb 26 | 4RM | $3,500 | Admiralty Dr | 2001 |
| Feb 26 | 4RM | $3,000 | Admiralty Dr | 2001 |
| Feb 26 | 4RM | $3,000 | Admiralty Dr | 2001 |
| HDB Type | Year (purchase) | Year (purchase) | Total Change | Annual Change |
|---|
$750,000 HDB Executive
$660,000 HDB 5 Rooms
$650,000 HDB 4 Rooms
$548,000 HDB 4 Rooms
$1,100 HDB 4 Rooms
$2,900 HDB 2 Rooms
$1,100 HDB 4 Rooms
$3,380 HDB 4 Rooms
