Quick answer
HDB’s official resale dataset confirms that a five-room Type S2 flat at Block 1B Cantonment Road was registered at S$1,701,000 in September 2026. The 107 sqm flat was within the 28th-to-30th-storey band and had about 83 years and five months of lease remaining.
This is a new price record for The Pinnacle@Duxton and the Central Area HDB town. It is not Singapore’s overall HDB resale record: HDB data currently shows a S$1.728 million five-room transaction at 96A Henderson Road in April 2026.
The verified transaction at a glance
Registered resale price
Type S2, 107 sqm
HDB storey band
Remaining at registration
Key takeaways
- The S$1.701 million transaction is confirmed in HDB’s official dataset.
- It exceeds the previous S$1.63 million five-room high at the same block, registered in May 2026.
- It is the current record for The Pinnacle@Duxton and Central Area, but remains below the S$1.728 million national HDB resale high recorded at Henderson Road.
- The sale was within the 28th-to-30th-storey band, below the 43rd-to-45th-storey band of the previous same-block high.
- One record transaction does not establish the value of every flat at the development or signal a market-wide price level.
- Sellers and buyers should compare transactions by block, flat type, floor area, storey band, lease, condition and registration timing.
What the latest record shows
The latest registration extends a series of high-value resales at The Pinnacle@Duxton, a distinctive city-centre HDB development near Tanjong Pagar, Outram Park and Maxwell. Scarcity, location, floor plan, view, condition and buyer competition can all influence a negotiated price.
However, HDB’s public data does not describe the unit’s renovation, orientation, view, condition or the parties’ negotiation. Those details should not be assumed. The careful conclusion is that a buyer agreed to pay S$1.701 million for one specific flat with a recorded set of attributes.
How it compares with selected high-value resales
| Registration | Location | Flat and size | Storey band | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 1B Cantonment Road | 5-room, 107 sqm | 28–30 | S$1.701M |
| Apr 2026 | 96A Henderson Road | 5-room, 113 sqm | 46–48 | S$1.728M |
| Feb 2026 | 92 Dawson Road | 5-room, 122 sqm | 19–21 | S$1.700M |
| May 2026 | 1B Cantonment Road | 5-room, 105 sqm | 43–45 | S$1.630M |
Source: HDB resale flat prices dataset. Prices are registered transactions and should be read with each flat’s individual attributes.
Why the result matters to sellers
Owners may use the transaction as recent evidence of buyer demand for a particular product in a scarce location. It can be relevant when reviewing expectations for a comparable five-room flat at The Pinnacle@Duxton.
It should not be used as an automatic asking price. A sensible pricing review should separate genuinely comparable flats from headline transactions and account for floor area, storey, orientation, condition, view, remaining lease, timing and current competing supply. The broader HDB resale market update provides additional market context.
Why the result matters to buyers
The record is a reminder that some rare HDB flats can compete at price levels associated with parts of the private residential market. Buyers should assess the actual home and ownership fit rather than the development’s reputation alone.
Before committing, review the valid HFE letter, financing position, valuation outcome, cash and CPF requirements, renovation needs and the alternatives available at the same total budget. The HFE and financing timeline guide explains the document sequence.
Who is affected
The news is most relevant to owners and prospective buyers of five-room flats at The Pinnacle@Duxton, Central Area HDB sellers reviewing recent comparable evidence, and buyers comparing rare central HDB homes with other housing options.
Who is not directly affected
Most HDB owners should not treat this result as a direct valuation benchmark. Flats in other towns, different blocks, smaller flat types, lower storey bands or with different lease and condition profiles require their own evidence.
What remains unchanged
- The transaction does not change HDB eligibility, financing or resale rules.
- A record sale does not guarantee a similar valuation or selling price for another flat.
- HDB resale prices remain negotiated between individual buyers and sellers and depend on many factors.
- Buyers still need to meet the prevailing HDB, CPF and financing requirements.
- Sellers should still plan around their outstanding loan, CPF refund, sale timeline and next-property position.
Planning considerations
1. Use the closest comparables
Start with the same block and flat type, then review size, storey range, registration month and lease. Expand the comparison only when there are too few close transactions.
2. Separate evidence from unverified assumptions
HDB data confirms the registered facts but not the view, renovation, orientation or negotiation circumstances. Avoid assigning a premium to features that are not verified.
3. Test the total financial commitment
For buyers, compare the purchase price with the valuation outcome, available cash and CPF, monthly financing comfort, renovation and future plans. For sellers, estimate likely net proceeds and the timing of the next move.
4. Avoid reading one sale as the whole market
Record transactions are newsworthy because they are unusual. Wider pricing decisions should use several relevant sales and current competition, not a single headline.
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Sources
This article uses HDB’s registered resale data. HDB notes that resale prices are indicative and depend on many factors. The information does not constitute a valuation, financing recommendation or guarantee of a selling outcome.