SELL & RENT HDBS IN BUKIT BATOK ESTATE
Bukit Batok (武吉巴督) is a well-established HDB estate (part of South West CDC) in Singapore’s western region, known for its lush greenery and hilly terrain.
Well-connected by the Bukit Batok MRT station and major expressways, the estate offers a balanced lifestyle with a mix of nature parks, schools, and a variety of housing options.
Popular spots like Bukit Batok Nature Park and Little Guilin make it a peaceful yet convenient choice for residents. HDB subzones within Bukit Batok:
- Bukit Batok Central
- Bukit Batok East
- Bukit Batok South
- Bukit Batok West
- Bukit Gombak
My day begins to heal, regain
A modicum of poise as evening takes
Nostalgia which the sky implies.
The sun’s gradual genuflection seems
Ample in the eyes’ receiving centre.
Poet & Academic. Excerpt from his poem, Evening by Batok Town
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7 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT BUKIT BATOK HDB ESTATE
(a) The Name:
“Bukit Batok” translates to “Coughing Hill” in Malay, likely referencing the sound of explosions during rock quarrying, which made it seem as though the hills were “coughing.”
(b) Bukit Batok New Town:
The development of Bukit Batok New Town began in 1975, transforming what was once a rural village into a modern residential estate over the next decade.
(c) Bukit Batok Driving Centre:
Bukit Batok is home to one of Singapore’s three major driving schools—Bukit Batok Driving Centre—making it a well-known spot for locals learning to drive.
(d) TV Transmission Tower:
Singapore’s first television transmission tower was constructed atop Bukit Batok Hill in 1963, marking a significant milestone in the country’s media history and the beginning of nationwide television broadcasting.
(e) Industrial Past:
Before its development into a residential town, Bukit Batok housed several key factories, including Hume Industries and Ford Motor Works in the early 1940s. The area’s industrial activity played a role in shaping its early history. This former Ford Motor Company was restored by the National Archives of Singapore and currently houses a permanent World War II exhibition.
(f) Green and Serene Environment:
Bukit Batok is celebrated for its abundance of parks and green spaces, including Bukit Batok Town Park, Bukit Batok Nature Park, and the iconic Little Guilin. These natural areas offer residents a peaceful escape amidst the estate’s urban landscape.
(g) West BrickVille @ Bukit Batok:
The upcoming West BrickVille @ Bukit Batok project will feature one of the shortest waiting times for HDB BTO projects, with completion set within two years. The design of the project pays homage to the brick factories that once thrived in the area.
Are you considering selling, buying or renting out your HDB flat in Bukit Batok?
Or simply curious about the HDB housing scene in Bukit Batok?
Check out the HDB median resale prices and rental statistics for Bukit Batok below.
I will be updating these statistics every quarter.
HOW ARE HDB RESALE PRICES IN BUKIT BATOK?
Quarterly Bukit Batok HDB Median Resale Prices up to Q3 2024
SALE ANALYSIS FOR BUKIT BATOK HDB RESALE FLATS
Note: All prices shown are median resale prices. The median price represents the middle value when all transactions in a quarter are arranged from lowest to highest, providing a better representation of the typical price than an average would.
(a) RECENT TREND ANALYSIS (2020-2024)
From 2020-Q1 to 2024-Q3, Bukit Batok’s resale market showed strong growth:
2-Room Flats:
- Limited data points, only appearing from 2023-Q2 onwards
- Starting median price (2023-Q2): $340,000
- Current median price (2024-Q3): $357,900
3-Room Flats:
- Starting median price (2020-Q1): $253,000
- Current median price (2024-Q3): $405,000
- Median price appreciation: 60.1% in ~4 years
Key Observations:
- Strong upward trajectory since 2020
- Crossed $350,000 mark in 2022-Q3
- Recent stabilization around $380,000-$405,000
4-Room Flats:
- Starting median price (2020-Q1): $350,000
- Current median price (2024-Q3): $605,000
- Median price appreciation: 72.9% in ~4 years
Key Observations:
- Significant price acceleration since 2021
- Current peak of $605,000 in 2024-Q3
- Strong upward momentum continuing into 2024
5-Room Flats:
- Starting median price (2020-Q1): $518,500
- Current median price (2024-Q3): $770,000
- Median price appreciation: 48.5% in ~4 years
Key Observations:
- Dramatic price increases since 2021
- Peak of $790,000 in 2022-Q2
- Recent prices ranging between $735,000-$770,000
Executive Flats:
- Starting median price (2020-Q1): $592,500
- Current median price (2024-Q3): $849,000
- Increase: +43.3%
Key Observations:
- Sporadic transaction data
- Crossed $800,000 mark in 2023-Q1
(b) LONG TERM GROWTH (2007-2024)
Overall price changes from earliest data point to 2024-Q3:
3-Room Flats:
- Starting median price (2007-Q2): $160,000
- Current median price (2024-Q3): $405,000
- Total median price appreciation: 153.1%
4-Room Flats:
- Starting median price (2007-Q2): $234,000
- Current median price (2024-Q3): $605,000
- Total median price appreciation: 158.5%
5-Room Flats:
- Starting median price (2007-Q2): $358,800
- Current median price (2024-Q3): $770,000
- Total median price appreciation: 114.6%
Executive Flats:
- Starting median price (2007-Q2): $370,800
- Current median price (2024-Q3): $849,000
- Total median price appreciation: 129%
P.S. HDB provides the median resale price for a flat type only if the estate has at least 20 transactions for that quarter. This explains why the line graphs for the 2-room & executive HDB flats in Bukit Batok are almost non-existent. There were less than 20 transactions in those quarters.
HIGHEST RESALE PRICE
Highest resale price achieved for the different Bukit Batok HDB flat types in 2024-Q3:
a) HDB 2-room flat: $405,000 @ 451A Bukit Batok West Avenue 6
b) HDB 3-room flat: $580,000 @ 377 Bukit Batok Street 31
c) HDB 4-room flat: $818,000 @ 194B Bukit Batok West Avenu 6
d) HDB 5-room flat: $948,000 @ 194B Bukit Batok West Avenue 6
e) HDB executive flat: $938,000 @ 125 Bukit Batok Central
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HOW ARE HDB RENTAL PRICES IN BUKIT BATOK?
Quarterly Bukit Batok HDB Median Rental Prices up to Q3 2024
RENTAL ANALYSIS FOR BUKIT BATOK HDB FLATS
(a) RECENT TREND ANALYSIS (2020-2024)
From 2020-Q1 to 2024-Q3, Bishan’s rental market showed strong growth:
2-Room Flats:
- First appeared in 2023-Q1: $2,400
- 2024-Q3: $2,480
- Limited transaction data
3-Room Flats:
- 2020-Q1: $1,600 → 2024-Q3: $2,600
- Increase: +62.5%
4-Room Flats:
- 2020-Q1: $1,900 → 2024-Q3: $3,300
- Increase: +73.7%
5-Room Flats:
- 2020-Q1: $2,100 → 2024-Q3: $3,600
- Increase: +71.4%
Executive Flats:
- 2020-Q1: $2,200 → 2024-Q3: $3,800
- Increase: +72.7%
Key Observations:
- Steepest rise began in 2022 due to post-pandemic demand
- 4-room flats saw highest percentage increase
- Rental gaps vary significantly: $120-$700 between flat types
- Emergence of 2-room rental market in 2023 (BTOs that reached MOP)
(b) LONG TERM GROWTH (2007-2024)
Overall price changes from earliest data point to 2024-Q3:
3-Room Flats:
- 2007-Q2: $950 → 2024-Q3: $2,600
- Total Growth: +173.7%
4-Room Flats:
- 2007-Q2: $1,200 → 2024-Q3: $3,300
- Total Growth: +175%
5-Room Flats:
- 2007-Q2: $1,300 → 2024-Q3: $3,600
- Total Growth: +176.9%
P.S. HDB provides the median rental price for a flat type only if the estate has at least 20 transactions for that quarter. This explains why some line graphs had gaps – these quarters had less than 20 rental transactions.
HIGHEST RENT
Highest rent achieved for the different Bukit Batok HDB flat types in 2024-Q3:
a) HDB 2-room flat: $2,750 @ multiple locations
b) HDB 3-room flat: $3,500 @ multiple locations
c) HDB 4-room flat: $4,200 @ multiple locations
d) HDB 5-room flat: $4,250 @ 191 Bukit Batok West Avenue 6
e) HDB executive flat: $5,100 @ multiple locations
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