Every week, I get the same request from young families and first-time condo buyers:

“3-bedder, under $1.5M, near MRT, full condo facilities, 

and must be a young project.”

It sounds reasonable. After all, shouldn’t Singapore with hundreds of condos across the island, have plenty of such units?

But here’s the truth in 2025: that kind of property is now an endangered species.

And this listing at D’Nest in Pasir Ris may be one of the last few left.

First Impressions: “Eh, This One Really Feels Like a Condo”

When my sellers first bought this unit, they went through multiple viewings. New launches, resale condos, older developments…

Nothing quite clicked.

Then they walked into D’Nest.

Before even stepping into the living room, the husband turned to his wife and said:

“Eh, this one really feels like a condo. A premium condo.”

Why? Because the difference is obvious the moment you look around.

• Three swimming pools (not just one oversized rectangle).
• BBQ corners tucked into landscaped gardens.
• A clubhouse called The Nest  which, unlike many token clubhouses, actually looks like a thought-out lifestyle space.

This isn’t one of those budget “Mickey Mouse” condos where the facilities feel like afterthoughts. This was designed as a full-fledged luxury development, and yet, it sits right next to the MRT, and it’s still under 10 years old.

That combination is vanishing.

The Layout That Works

Size matters. But what matters more is how the space is carved out.

This unit comes in at 936 sqft. On paper, that might sound modest. But the clever layout makes every square foot count.

• No long, wasted corridors.
• No odd angles.
• A real dining space that comfortably fits a 6-seater table.
• Bedrooms that can each fit at least a queen, with the master easily taking a king.

Even the balcony and planter box are balanced – giving you outdoor vibes without eating into your liveable indoor space.

936 sqft here feels bigger, brighter, and more practical than many “1,000 sqft” new launches I’ve walked through.

The Objection: “But Got Road Noise, Right?”

Let’s be upfront. Yes, you’ll hear some road noise.

If you need absolute, pin-drop silence? Maybe this unit isn’t for you.

But here’s the bigger picture:

At $1.38M, you are getting a move-in ready, full-facility, under-10-years-old condo within walking distance of Pasir Ris MRT.

What’s your alternative?

• Pay $2,100–$2,300 psf for a new launch in the same area.
• Wait until 2029–2030 when those new launches TOP, and then realise buyers will be comparing units like this at over $2M.

In other words: yes, you might hear a bit of traffic. But the value story is undeniable.

Why It Will Hold Value

The beauty of condos like D’Nest is in their scale and design.

Large land plots. Full facilities. Practical layouts. A location anchored by MRT access.

When the new Pasir Ris launches complete five years from now, their buyers will inevitably ask:

“Why should I pay $2M+ for 936 sqft when I can get the same size here, with bigger land, better facilities, and established liveability?”

That comparison will naturally pull resale prices upward.

And unlike new launches, where layouts are shrinking and facilities are often compromised for density, this unit at D’Nest already offers a complete package.

The Strategic Close: It’s Not Perfect. But It’s Real.

Here’s the mistake many buyers make: they keep chasing perfection.

“No road noise.”
“Cheaper psf.”
“Bigger balcony.”

The problem? Perfection doesn’t exist. And by waiting for it, you risk missing out on the very properties that actually work.

This D’Nest 3-bedder is:

• 936 sqft of efficient, liveable space.
• Full condo facilities on a scale you rarely find in new launches.
• Under $1.4M in a market where new launches are 50% higher in psf.
• Move-in ready, without needing to wait 4–5 years.

It’s not flawless. But it’s consumable.

It’s real. It’s rare. And it won’t last.

Final Thought

When people look back five years from now, they’ll remember that once upon a time, you could buy a full-facility, MRT-side, sub-$1.5M condo.

And they’ll wish they had acted when it was still possible.

If you’ve been looking for that elusive combination — 3 bedrooms, real lifestyle facilities, a practical layout, and MRT convenience — all under $1.4M…

This might just be the last one standing.

📍 D’Nest, Pasir Ris
✅ 936 sqft, 3-bedder
✅ Full condo facilities
✅ Walk to MRT
✅ Under $1.4M

Listings like this don’t come back at the same price.