DBSS median hits S$950k in 2025
Summary
DBSS (Design, Build and Sell Scheme) is the “premium HDB” segment—built by private developers, typically with more condo-like layouts/finishes, and usually in stronger locations. In 2025, DBSS deals were rare, but they punched far above their weight in price.
Key DBSS numbers (2025)
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DBSS transactions: 337
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That’s only ~1.34% of all 2025 resale deals
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Median DBSS price: S$950,000
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Median DBSS $psf: ~S$962 psf
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Million-dollar DBSS sales: 136
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40.4% of DBSS deals hit S$1M+
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DBSS alone accounts for ~8.5% of all million-dollar flats in 2025
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Where DBSS is hottest (transactions by town)
DBSS activity is concentrated in a handful of towns.
Top towns by DBSS transaction count (2025):
|
Rank |
Town |
Transactions |
Median Price (S$) |
Median $PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Tampines |
75 |
900,000 |
~925 psf |
|
2 |
Toa Payoh |
50 |
1,221,944 |
~1,187 psf |
|
3 |
Kallang / Whampoa |
34 |
1,269,000 |
~1,172 psf |
|
4 |
Clementi |
32 |
955,000 |
~1,184 psf |
|
5 |
Yishun |
31 |
768,000 |
~829 psf |
|
6 |
Ang Mo Kio |
25 |
1,180,000 |
~1,098 psf |
|
7 |
Jurong West |
22 |
700,000 |
~827 psf |
|
8 |
Hougang |
20 |
810,444 |
~872 psf |
|
9 |
Bedok |
17 |
850,000 |
~989 psf |
|
10 |
Bishan |
17 |
1,330,000 |
~1,179 psf |
|
11 |
Pasir Ris |
14 |
818,000 |
~954 psf |
Which towns are “million-dollar DBSS zones”
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Bishan: 100% (every DBSS deal is ≥ S$1M in 2025)
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Kallang/Whampoa: ~94%
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Toa Payoh: ~94%
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Ang Mo Kio: ~80%
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Clementi: ~25%
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Tampines: ~13%
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Several towns (Yishun, Jurong West, Pasir Ris) are mostly sub-S$1M DBSS in 2025.
DBSS vs “normal” HDB models — what’s different in the numbers?
DBSS is priced like a premium product, even when you compare the same flat type.
$PSF comparison (2025)
DBSS is also consistently denser in value:
|
Flat Type |
DBSS Median $PSF |
Normal HDB Median $PSF |
|---|---|---|
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3-Room |
~S$920 |
~S$580 |
|
4-Room |
~S$980 |
~S$605 |
|
5-Room |
~S$1,020 |
~S$616 |
Interpretation: DBSS buyers are paying a premium not just for size, but for “product positioning” (design/build/spec) and usually location.
Takeaway: DBSS “million-dollar story” is mostly a 5-room story, with 4-room contributing meaningful volume too.
DBSS flats represent Singapore's premium HDB segment, occupying a unique position between standard HDB and Executive Condominiums.
The market clearly segments into three tiers:
For buyers seeking HDB benefits with condo-like quality in mature, central locations, DBSS remains compelling despite premium pricing. The combination of superior build quality, strategic locations, and limited supply creates a differentiated product with sustained demand.
The discontinuation of the DBSS program ensures these 11 developments remain exclusive, making them a finite asset class within Singapore's HDB landscape.