Indicative plan. The official floor plans for LinkTown Residences (Hougang Central Residences) are not out. This 4 Bedroom Premium plan comes from the same developers’ recent project Parktown Residence and shows a typical arrangement for the size. LinkTown’s final layout, area and prices may differ.
Like a typical 4 bedroom condo in Singapore, the 4 Bedroom Premium is for households that have outgrown the idea of “just enough”. Think three children, a live-in helper, a parent who stays several nights a week, or two adults who both need a proper home office. At about 1,496 sq ft in the indicative plan, it is a long-term home: most buyers at this size plan to stay through the children’s primary and secondary school years. This page focuses on how the space works day to day and what it costs to carry.
How the space typically works
In typical 4-bedroom premium layouts, the master suite is set apart from the other bedrooms, often with a walk-in wardrobe area. At least one junior bedroom may have its own bathroom, which works well for a teenager or a visiting grandparent. The living and dining areas are usually large enough to be separate zones, and the kitchen is more likely to be enclosed, with a utility or yard area beside it.
That service area is the part to study closely if you employ a helper. Look at whether there is a separate space with ventilation, whether the household shelter is being counted on as a room, and where the helper’s bathroom sits. Rules on what may be used as a bedroom apply to household shelters, so do not assume it can be one.
4 bedroom condo in Singapore: estimated price, stamp duty and income
| Item | At S$2,500 psf | At S$2,600 psf |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated price (1,496 sq ft) | ~S$3,740,000 | ~S$3,889,600 |
| Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD) | S$164,000 | S$172,976 |
| 25% down payment (5% cash minimum) | S$935,000 (S$187,000 cash) | S$972,400 (S$194,480 cash) |
| Stress-test instalment, 75% loan (4%, 30 years) | ~S$13,390/month | ~S$13,930/month |
| Gross household income needed (55% TDSR) | ~S$24,350/month | ~S$25,320/month |
Estimates only, from indicative size × analyst psf range. No prices have been released. Income assumes no other debts; a car loan can change the picture significantly at this level (see how much condo you can afford). Verify with IRAS and your bank.
How BSD adds up at this price
At about S$3.74m, the stamp duty on this unit alone is S$164,000. Most of it comes from the top two tiers: 5% on the band from S$1.5m to S$3m (S$75,000) and 6% on everything above S$3m (S$44,400). BSD is due within 14 days of exercising the option, and can be paid from CPF by reimbursement. The stamp duty guide explains the tiers and ABSD.
Stamp duty calculator (BSD + ABSD)
Estimates for illustration only, based on published IRAS/MAS rules. Rates change; confirm with IRAS, your bank and your lawyer.
A home for the school years
Families buying at this size often have school-age children, so location within the estate matters. Montfort Junior School is next to the site, and Holy Innocents’ Primary and CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity are reported to be within about 1 km. Distances for primary school registration are measured from the official address, which is not yet confirmed, so check OneMap when it is. Our schools guide has more detail.
Beyond school, older children gain independence here: the MRT, bus interchange and mall are downstairs, Hougang Swimming Complex and Hougang Sports Centre are in the neighbourhood, and Punggol Park is close for weekend cycling.
Stack and facing tips
- Corner stacks: larger units are often at block corners, with windows on two or more sides. Great for cross-ventilation, but ask which rooms take the west sun. Our feng shui guide to choosing a unit covers facing from another angle.
- Privacy: check how close the living room windows are to the next block. With a bigger outlay, a more open view is worth prioritising.
- Parking and lifts: families with a car and a pram will use the lift lobby and car park many times a day. Ask how each stack connects to them.
More in our stack selection guide.
Rental angle
Large units tend to have a smaller pool of tenants, typically relocating families, so they are rarely bought mainly for yield. The value of a 4 Bedroom is as a long-hold family home that you could rent out if circumstances change. No rents have been announced for this project.
4 Bedroom vs its neighbours
Versus the 3 Bedroom Premium (1,066 sq ft): the 3 Bedroom costs about S$1.08m less at S$2,500 psf and needs about S$17,350 monthly income instead of S$24,350. A family of four without a helper will often find it enough.
Versus the 5 Bedroom Premium (1,679 sq ft): only about 183 sq ft more, for around S$457,500 extra. If you need a fifth room for grandparents, the step up is proportionally modest; if not, the 4 Bedroom is the better value per room.
Where to go next
Compare all types on the floor plans page, see how estimates are derived on the price page, and check instalments in the loan calculator. The For Families page covers the wider family case, and with a loan of this size our mortgage insurance guide is worth a read. Register below to receive the official 4 Bedroom plans.
