Best Condos for Retirees: Low-Maintenance, Accessible Living

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For: InvestorsHDB upgraders
Source: URA REALIS

Overview

Retirees downsizing from landed homes or larger condos prioritise low maintenance, accessibility, and proximity to healthcare and amenities. These condos score highly on factors that matter most to retirees.

Key Takeaways
  • KASSIA scores highest on retiree-suitability factors.
  • Retirees prioritise low maintenance, ground-floor access, and proximity to medical facilities.
  • Downsizing from a larger property can unlock CPF funds and reduce monthly outgoings.
Data as of June 2026

Rankings

#NameDistrictUnitsMaint. ScoreAvg PSF
1KASSIAD17276Excellent$2,032 psf
2THE COLLECTIVE AT ONE SOPHIAD9367Excellent$2,759 psf
3COPEN GRANDD24639Excellent$1,341 psf
4NORTH GAIAD27616Excellent$1,312 psf
5COASTAL CABANAD17748Excellent$1,792 psf
6DAIRY FARM RESIDENCESD23460Excellent$1,659 psf
7MIDWOODD23564Excellent$1,732 psf
8NARRA RESIDENCESD23540Excellent$2,159 psf
9OLAD19548Excellent$1,173 psf
10PARC CANBERRAD27496Excellent$1,121 psf
11PARC CENTRAL RESIDENCESD18700Excellent$1,186 psf
12PARC GREENWICHD28496Excellent$1,234 psf
13PASIR RIS 8D18487Excellent$1,682 psf
14PROVENCE RESIDENCED27413Excellent$1,182 psf
15THE ANTARESD14265Excellent$1,834 psf

Top 3 Highlights

Excellent
#1 KASSIA
Excellent
#2 THE COLLECTIVE AT ONE SOPHIA
Excellent
#3 COPEN GRAND
Top Performer
KASSIA leads this ranking. Explore its full transaction history and price trends on the condo profile page.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What should retirees look for in a condo?
Key factors include: low maintenance fees, accessibility (ground-floor units or good lift access), proximity to medical facilities and public transport, quiet surroundings, and a manageable unit size (2–3 bedrooms).
Can retirees use CPF to buy a condo?
CPF Ordinary Account funds can be used for private property purchases, subject to the withdrawal limit and the buyer's age. Retirees should also ensure they maintain the Basic Retirement Sum in their CPF before using funds for property.
Is downsizing from a landed home to a condo a good idea?
Downsizing can unlock significant equity, reduce maintenance burden, and provide better security and community facilities. Many retirees find condo living more convenient, with amenities like pools and gyms on their doorstep.

Methodology & Sources

Figures below are drawn from all available transaction periods and revised on demand.

Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.

  • Rankings require a minimum number of transactions to qualify.
  • Averages are used for price and PSF metrics; yields are estimated from average rent and average sale price.
  • Last updated: 24 May 2026.

We report medians (not means) so a single outlier transaction cannot skew district-level figures. PSF = price per square foot.