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Five-room flat at Boon Keng sets new town record of $1.64 mil
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The record signals firm demand for large, high-floor city-fringe public housing and may influence seller expectations and buyer comparisons across nearby premium HDB developments.
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A five-room City View @ Boon Keng DBSS flat sold for $1.64 million, or $1,302 psf, setting new Kallang/Whampoa records in October 2026.
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City View @ Boon Keng
A five-room flat at City View @ Boon Keng, a Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) development, has changed hands for $1.64 million ($1,302 psf) in October 2026. The sale set new price and psf records for five-room flats in Kallang/Whampoa.
The 1,259 sq ft flat at 9 Boon Keng Road is on the 34th to 36th storeys and transacted on Oct 15. Its 99-year lease commenced in 2011, leaving about 84 years remaining.
The sale surpassed the previous town record of $1,588,888 ($1,273 psf), set by a 1,248 sq ft five-room flat at 8A Upper Boon Keng Road in September 2026. That flat, part of Kallang Trivista, is on the 28th to 30th storeys.
| 9 | Boon Keng Rd | 34 to 36 | 117.00 Dbss | 2011 | 83 years 4 months | $1,640,000.00 | Oct 2026 |
| 8A | Upp Boon Keng Rd | 28 to 30 | 116.00 Premium Apartment | 2017 | 89 years 10 months | $1,588,888.00 | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Boon Keng Rd | 16 to 18 | 119.00 Dbss | 2011 | 83 years 7 months | $1,521,000.00 | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Boon Keng Rd | 16 to 18 | 119.00 Dbss | 2011 | 83 years 8 months | $1,450,000.00 | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Boon Keng Rd | 34 to 36 | 107.00 Dbss | 2011 | 83 years 10 months | $1,430,000.00 | Apr 2026 |
| 8A | Upp Boon Keng Rd | 01 to 03 | 116.00 Premium Apartment | 2017 | 90 years 1 month | $1,330,000.00 | Jul 2026 |
Introduced in 2005, DBSS allowed private developers to design, build and sell public housing, giving buyers more choice in layouts and finishes. The flats remain subject to HDB ownership and resale rules. The government announced a halt to new DBSS land sales in 2011 following concerns over high launch prices. Just 13 developments were launched under the scheme, with the last, Pasir Ris One, launched in 2012.
Completed in 2011, City View @ Boon Keng comprises 714 flats across three 40-storey blocks. It occupies a city-fringe location near the junction of Boon Keng Road and Bendemeer Road.
Boon Keng MRT Station on the North East Line is a short walk away, while Bendemeer MRT Station on the Downtown Line is also within walking distance. Both lines serve the city centre.
Nearby amenities include Bendemeer Market and Food Centre and the shops along Bendemeer Road. City Square Mall and Aperia Mall offer further shopping and dining options, alongside the eateries along Jalan Besar and Serangoon Road. Schools in the vicinity include Hong Wen School and Bendemeer Primary School.