If you're looking to buy a new home, you would inevitably be faced with questions concerning affordability, especially when it comes to housing type and location. For instance, can you afford to buy a condo in the coveted prime districts?

To answer that, we will look at some of the most affordable freehold condos in the Orchard area. In this article, we focus on freehold condos in Orchard that transacted below $2,500 psf between 1Q2018 and 1Q2019.

Despite being slightly older, these condos offer value for their accessibility and location, and present viable opportunities to live in the heart of the city

1) Orchard Towers

Orchard Towers Building at Claymore Drive.

Located at Claymore Drive, the project was completed in 1975 and comprises 58 residential units.

Based on URA data, units at Orchard Towers transacted at an average of $1,333 psf between 1Q2018 and 1Q2019.

Currently, 3-bedder units at Orchard Towers are listed on EdgeProp.sg from $3 million. Find units here.

2) The Tomlinson

The Tomlinson at Cuscaden Road.

There are only 29 units at this boutique development. Located on Cuscaden Road, the freehold project was completed in 2002.

Units at The Tomlinson transacted at an average of $2,048 between 1Q2018 and 1Q2019, according to URA data.

Based on EdgeProp listings, 4-bedder units start at $5.58 million. Browse units here.

3) Lucky Plaza

Famous Lucky Plaza at Orchard Road.

Located on Orchard Road, Lucky Plaza comprises 88 residential units and was completed in 1981.

Based on URA data, units at the development transacted at an average of $2,085 psf between 1Q2018 and 1Q2019.

Currently, 2-bedroom units are listed on EdgeProp.sg from $1.65 million. Find units here.

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4) Cuscaden Residences

Cuscaden Residences Block on Cuscaden Road.

The 150-unit Cuscaden Residences sits on Cuscaden Road. The freehold project was completed in 2002.

Based on URA data, units at the development transacted at an average of $2,272 between 1Q2018 and 1Q2019.

Currently, 3-bedroom units are listed on EdgeProp.sg from $3.5 million. Browse units here.

For price trends, recent transactions, other project info, check out these projects' research page: Orchard Towers, The Tomlinson, Cuscaden Residences, Lucky Plaza

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