2 Storey HDB Terrace for sale

To notify keen buyers of available HDB terrace units for sale / rent here, I try to keep this space updated by trawling the Saturday Classifieds in the Straits Times and do random Google searches. I appreciate all valuable feedback that have been made to help buyers make informed decisions.

In view of my busy schedule (and sometimes difficulties in getting more information about available units), you may also like to check out our Bahagia Mamor Residents Facebook thread for Buy and Sell Postings. See you there!

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Disclaimer: I am not a property agent and am not doing marketing for any agents. Opinions expressed in comments (other than my own) do not represent my views. :)

Blk 39 Jalan Bahagia HDB Inter Terrace unit [Sold but another neighbouring unit available]

Updated 28 June 09






Valuation: 545K

Upgrading from Town Council

Here they are - the scaffoldings.
THey also created a passage way at around the roof so that the workers can get easy access.


Excited to see the new roof but just don't damage my insulation! I heard they are also going to add in a new layer of insulation - that means I've double insulation! Won't hear raindrops as loud and.. bring down the air con electricity cost.


Night view - facade covered with green netting (if you can see)

We went to the Jalan Bahagia Police Post to change the address but their printer was down!

For now, I love hanging out at my new home at night after work. Even if it means no furniture :) Breezy breeze at the patio.

Combat Durian

Other than Geylang, Dempsey or Haig Road, you can find delicious durians in Balestier too!

We decided to patronize this makeshift durian stall (Combat Durian) in front of Ruby Plaza (beside Quality Hotel). For the first time together we didn't have our durians at home!

The "Red Prawn" durian that the uncle recommended was very nice - sweet and soft and a little bitter aftertaste. *btw I love my durians sweet and not overly bitter*. $10 per kg. The durian was 2kg (average) and we paid $20. I think this is one of the more expensive durian I've bought. The previous time at Geylang was about $5 to $8 per kg. Eventually we had 1 durian to share, licked our fingers clean and washed it off at a tap nearby. They even had tissue boxes and small packets of mineral water for us.




Our Red Prawn


Observing their stall from behind. Facing the main Balestier Road - cannot be missed. We also noticed a lorry unload their durians just before we arrived. That means, our durian was very fresh.

Balestier Market Zhajiang Mian

Remember that yellow floating balloon? We went to the new Balestier Market last week as we realized it's opened and looks very interesting from the main road.

I didn't see any good comments on the new Balestier Market at Makansutra though. 1 person was citing it as another example of an increase in food prices with a decrease of food quality.

My Zhajiang mian and hubby's Mala mian was S$3.00 each so I guess that's normal food court price. The hawkers at the noodle stall seem to be Chinese and I sure enjoy their zhajiang mian as they hand-made the noodles on the spot and gave a very generous portion of mushrooms!



I noticed there were no stalls selling Duck Rice and Bak Kut Teh - they'll just die off in this new food court, as the well-established Bak Kut Teh stalls have dominated Balestier Road.

Interesting Facts about Balestier Market

The Balestier Market (now Balestier Market and Food Centre) was where local people could sell their produce. It was used as a food rationing centre during the World War II. Later, the market was rebuilt and housed a hawker centre as well. Many of the stallholders have been operating their family stalls in the market for generations.

Balestier Market and its utility block has been conserved as it is a historical and familiar landmark along Balestier Road. The spatial quality of the market has also been maintained, only the roof and interior were re-done.

It has been closed for renovations for a few years and re-opened as a 24 hour joint in June 2008.

Shall take more photos next time.
Map Direction to the new Balestier Market - Very near Boon Tong Kee 403, Balestier Road

Route to the Nearest MRT

As I'm going to come to an end of the series "The Building of X", I'm starting another new series for exploring the neighbourhood. To start off, I'd write about driving directions to the nearest MRT - Novena.


Basically there are about 3 to 4 routes to take from Kim Keat Road. Haven't really experimented the routes but here's my research.

Green route - The longest route and it takes the longest time. Travel along Balestier Road westward and south on Thomsom Road. During peak hours, the heavy traffic can drive you crazy.

Purple route - A bit shorter than the green route, go west from Moulmein and take a left on Sinaram Dr. Not sure where is the exact drop off point at the MRT though.

Blue route - As we've been traveling up and down Balestier Road many times, I noticed there are some small inroads which we could actually cut across to reach the MRT. Hence the next time I'm going to try Mandalay Road, Bassein Road, Jalan Tan Tock Seng. I think we can also turn left into Shan Rd, then onto Irrawaddy Road and straight down north (btw the north of Irrawaddy Road should be a one-way and is not reflected on the map).

Blue route also passes by TTS hospital. In case of any emergency it's very near - CHOI! Touch wood!

X-Building in Bahagia #37 - One day in Tang Chu Kang's Life

I followed TCK around today.


The air con man arrived early in the morning and fixed up our System 4 Fujitsu aircon. The compressor is really really huge and is now at the back of the 2nd bedroom.

X-Building in Bahagia #34 - Shopping for Chuck's Bamboo

Today, other than the usual routing of shopping for lights and furniture, we did our first plants shopping. Went to Thomson area (well-known for housing nurseries) and drove from one nursery to another nursery - looking for bamboo plants!

Chuck has finally fulfilled his bamboo dreams today. After visiting about 5 nurseries, we went back to Ji Mei and bought 4 bamboo plants for $300+ including delivery, planting charges and soil; and after discount from my Auntie's corporate member account. That was quite reasonable as we were quoted $600 at another nursery - but of course their stone bamboos there were a little bit nicer.

The plants are going to be delivered on Thursday, so I'll put up some photos then.

I found this website on bamboo care and maintenance as we're both noobs to this. Tropical Bamboo Nursery

The bamboo is a symbol of long life, strength and versatility for many cultures of the world. Unraveling its mysteries is a continuing source of enjoyment. When you know how to grow bamboo, you’ll find that your love for the plant grows as fast as your bamboo does!

I feel so excited about the bamboo. I'm growing bamboos!