1194 HDB blocks hit all-time highs in Q1 2026
That is 1 in every 8 blocks across Singapore setting a new price record in just three months. This is not a central-area story. 84% of the records came from suburban heartland towns.
Where Are the Records?
26 out of 26 HDB towns had at least one block set a new all-time high in Q1 2026. The leaders are not the usual suspects. Suburban towns dominate the top of the table.
The Suburban Surge
84% of Q1 2026's record-breaking transactions happened outside of central Singapore. The narrative that rising HDB prices are a "Queenstown and Bukit Merah problem" does not hold up. This is broad-based.
The Biggest Jumps
These blocks did not just edge past their previous highs. They blew past them. The Q1 2026 sale exceeded the block's historical median by the widest margin.
What Price Are the Records At?
Most of Q1 2026's all-time highs are not in the million-dollar bracket. This is not just a story about Singapore's most expensive flats getting more expensive. Records are being set across every price tier.
The Fastest Risers
Among blocks that set new records in Q1 2026, these have the highest 5-year appreciation. They are not just hitting new highs. They have been on a sustained upward trajectory.
Where Is Growth Hottest?
Average 5-year appreciation among record-setting blocks, by town. The towns producing the most records are also the ones with the strongest underlying growth trends.
About this analysis
This report is based on 228,126 HDB resale transactions recorded by HDB and published on data.gov.sg. A "record-setter" is defined as a block whose all-time highest recorded resale price occurred in January, February, or March 2026, compared against all historical transactions since 2017. The heartland/central classification separates Bukit Merah, Queenstown, Toa Payoh, Bishan, Central Area, Kallang/Whampoa, Bukit Timah, Geylang, and Marine Parade as "central" towns. Numbers reflect data available at time of publication and may change slightly as late-registered transactions are added to data.gov.sg. Data is refreshed monthly. For full methodology, see our methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many HDB blocks set price records in Q1 2026?
1,194 blocks across 26 towns set new all-time resale price records in the first three months of 2026. That is approximately 1 in every 8 blocks across Singapore.
Which towns are leading in record-breaking prices?
Tampines leads with 109 blocks setting records, followed by Jurong West (92) and Sengkang (86). 84% of all records were set in suburban heartland towns.
Is the HDB resale market overheating?
The data shows broad-based price growth across nearly all towns and price brackets, not concentrated in a single segment. Whether this constitutes "overheating" depends on factors beyond transaction prices, including household income growth, interest rates, and government cooling measures. This analysis presents the data without making a directional forecast.
Where does this data come from?
All transaction data is sourced from data.gov.sg, Singapore's open data portal. HDB publishes resale flat transaction records which we process and analyse. Data is refreshed monthly on the 1st and 15th.
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