Please compare the latest new launch pricing with a 4-room HDB flat priced below $700k that is within a 5-minute walk to Punggol MRT station

When comparing latest new launch condo prices in Punggol with a typical 4-room HDB flat below 700,000 dollars within five minutes’ walk to the MRT station, there is a significant price gap:

- Recent new launch or resale condos in Punggol, such as Watertown and Prive, have seen average transaction prices ranging from about S$1,475 to S$1,725 per square foot. For a typical 900–1,000 sq ft unit, this translates to total prices above S$1.3 million.
- For example, Watertown’s recent average selling prices are between S$1,543 to S$2,107 per square foot, and Prive’s are from S$1,073 to S$1,648 per square foot, with the lowest transaction in recent months above S$1.1 million for a 1,000+ square foot unit.

In contrast:
- 4-room HDB flats in Punggol within 5 minutes’ walk of the MRT (e.g., at 622B Punggol Central) are transacting between S$360,000 to just under S$690,000 for similar internal sizes. Units under S$700,000 remain available and are close to Punggol MRT, fulfilling your criteria.

	New Launch Condo (Punggol)	4-Room HDB (<$700k, near MRT, Punggol)
Price	S$1.3–1.7 million (900–1,000 sqft)	S$360,000–S$690,000
PSF	S$1,475–S$1,725	Roughly S$500–S$700
Proximity	5 min walk to Punggol MRT	5 min walk to Punggol MRT

Key Points:
- New launch condo prices in Punggol are roughly double or more than similar-sized HDB flats near MRT stations.
- HDB flats under S$700,000 remain an accessible option for those prioritizing location and value.
- Condos will provide more facilities, higher rental yield and may appeal for investment or lifestyle reasons, but at a significantly higher entry price.

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