Whenever we buy a house, convenience seems to be a consideration. It’s unlikely that you would buy a house just for the estate alone and not think about what amenities you have around it. Unless you’re rich enough to buy a property just because you like it. But for majority of us out there, convenience is important.
One of the stores that every household can’t run away from visiting is a supermarket. You need food and household supplies.
Benefits of staying within walking distance to a supermarket:
- You don’t have to worry about carrying your heavy groceries far
- Last minute grocery shopping? Not a problem!
- Give simple directions to your domestic helpers who help with your grocery shopping
Especially if your domestic helper is new and may be unfamiliar with the area. It would be easy to give them directions or for them to find the place if it’s right across the street.
Here are some of the best areas (with specific properties) to stay in if you are looking to be close to a supermarket:
1. Serangoon Central Drive
Bounded by Serangoon Ave 3 and Serangoon Central, Serangoon Central Drive is a great place to stay near to. Giant Express is there, and NEX Mall is a six-minute walk away. Within NEX, you also have Cold Storage and FairPriceXtra. FairPriceXtra is a great option as the hyper-mart carries a wide range of items (e.g. household appliances) to cater to a variety of household needs.
Other shops at Serangoon Central Drive that may be useful too:
- UOB
- OCBC
- POSB
- Watsons
- 261 Food House (coffee shop)
- Serangoon Market
#1 Listing: Sunglade Condominium
Apartment Type: 3 Bed 3 Baths
Size: 1,140 sqft
Sale price: S$1,390,000
PSF Sale price: S$1,219.30
Residents of Sunglade can expect to benefit from its prime location at Serangoon Avenue 2. It is a four-minute walk away from Serangoon MRT Station and NEX Mall, and a nine-minute walk to Serangoon Central Drive. This 99-years leasehold condominium is well surrounded by supermarkets, food options and schools such as ZhongHua Secondary School and Nanyang Junior College. It is also a 15-minute drive to the central business district via the Central Expressway (CTE).
2. Tiong Bahru Road
We found another cluster of supermarkets close to one another near Tiong Bahru Road, stretching from Jalan Membina to Kim Tian Road. Here are the options there:
- Kim Tian Road FairPrice
- Tiong Bahru Plaza FairPrice Finest
- Jalan Membina Giant Express
#2 Listing: Highline Residences
Apartment Type: 2 Bed 2 Baths
Size: 670 sqft
Sale price: S$1,550,000
PSF Sale price: S$2,313.43
Located at Kim Tian Road, this 99-years leasehold condominium is a one-minute walk away from FairPrice at Kim Tian Road. It is also a four-minute walk away from Tiong Bahru Plaza and hence Tiong Bahru MRT. Giant Express at Jalan Membina is a 10-minute walk away if you would like some variety in your choice of supermarket. Enjoy the many amenities of the mature Tiong Bahru estate and the convenience of living a couple of minutes away from the bustling Orchard area.
#3 Listing: Twin Regency
Apartment Type: 2 Bed 2 Baths
Size: 980 sqft
Sale price: S$1,930,000
PSF Sale price: S$1,969.39 psf
Completed in 2007, this freehold condominium is also located on Kim Tian Road, a mere three-minute walk from the FairPrice on Kim Tian Road. Giant Express at Jalan Membina as well as Tiong Bahru Market are both a seven-minute walk away. Similar to Highline Residences, it is also a four-minute walk away from Tiong Bahru Plaza.
3. Lorong 39 Geylang
Along Lorong 39 Geylang, we find a wide variety of supermarkets clustered around it. Not only do you have more than one FairPrice in the area, Giant and Cold Storage also has outlets there. Cold Storage is located in Kinex, formerly OneKM Shopping Mall.
Supermarkets nearby:
- FairPrice Geylang Lorong 38
- Giant Tanjong Katong Complex
- Cold Storage Kinex
- FairPrice SingPost Centre
- Giant Super Paya Lebar Square
#4 Listing: Sims Residences
Apartment Type: 2 Bed 2 Baths
Size: 1,366 sqft
Sale price: S$1,220,000
PSF Sale price: S$893.12 psf
Sims Residences is a 99-year leasehold condominium in Lorong 39 Geylang. The location is a convenient one, with Paya Lebar MRT Station and FairPrice at Geylang Lorong 38 both a five-minute walk away. If convenience to supermarkets is key to you, you’ll be spoiled for choice at Sims Residences as there are more five supermarkets within one kilometre away.
4. Bedok
Along New Upper Changi Road lies the last cluster of supermarkets we found. FairPrice Bedok North Street One, FairPrice Finest Bedok Mall and Sheng Siong at New Upper Changi Road are all closely located to one another. The latter two are just a two-minute walk away from one another.
#5 Listing: Bedok Residences
Apartment Type: 4 Bed 4 Baths
Size: 1,485 sqft
Sale price: S$2,150,000
PSF Sale price: S$1,447.81 psf
Located directly above Bedok Mall, Bedok Residences provides residents with transport, shopping and food right below their doorstep. With Bedok MRT Station directly below, commute hassle free. For working adults, get to the Central Business District under 20 minutes via the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE).
For grocery shopping, to avoid the crowds at popular Bedok Mall, you can opt for FairPrice Bedok North Street One, or Giant at New Upper Changi Road. Both are an eight-minute walk away. For more food options or services such as banks, get to Bedok Point in ten minutes. Convenience is never an issue in Bedok Residences.
Choose your home wisely
Supermarkets may not be your top priority, but when considering a property, be sure to consider its surrounding amenities. Not just for convenience, but practical purposes. Surrounding developments can significantly affect the value of your property. It’s best to know what neighbourhood you’ll be moving into.
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