Rentals of bungalows in Singapore in 2011 are from $13,000 - 40,000 due to high demand and short supply. It will be extremely difficult to get a decent good bungalow for a budget of <S$10,000 per month in Woodlands and in  Districts 9, 10 and 11 which are expatriate enclaves. Condos are comparatively lower costs.

SUBWAY Marsiling subway will be a 5-10 min walk to the American School. It takes over 30 minutes by subway ride to downtown Orchard Road or Suntec City.

SHOPPING CENTRES & BANKS 
Causeway Point, 1 Woodlands Square. Next to Woodlands subway. Cold Storage supermarket is there. OCBC Bank.

Woodlands North Plaza, Blk 883, Woodlands St 82. Halfway between Admiralty and Woodlands subway. Around 22 shops, a food court.  

Admiralty Place, Blk 678 Woodlands Ave 6. Next to Admiralty subway. Near 888 Plaza shopping centre. Single-storey with some offices.

Woodlands Civic Centre, 900 South Woodlands Drive. Houses the Woodlands Regional Library, post office, SATA Woodlands Clinic, CPF offices, HDB office, Post office and United Overseas Bank.  

Woodlands Mart, Blk 768, Woodlands Ave 6.
Vista Point, Blk 548 Woodlands Drive 44.

SUPERMARKETS are:
NTUC FairPrice, Blk 888 Woodlands Drive 50, 01-757.
NTUC FairPrice, Blk 5A, Woodlands Centre Road, 02-180.
COLD STORAGE, 1 Woodlands Square, B1-22.  At Causeway Point.  SHOP N SAVE supermarket, next to Woodgrove Condo.

PARKS
Woodlands Town Garden, Woodlands Centre Road, adjacent to the Bukit Timah Expressway. Malay and Chinese features. Sungei Mandai Kechil river flows through the park. In-line blading and biking are popular sports.

HOUSES

CENTURY WOODS.  Completed in1999.  99 units located just next to the American School.

99-year leasehold. 97 terrace houses. 2 bungalows.  The last 48 units of terrace houses were priced at an average of $350 per sq. ft of built-up area. Built-up areas for both intermediate and corner terraces average 3,150 sq. ft, while land areas range from 1,615 sq. ft to 4,250 sq. ft.

Features roof-top terraces, sun-shading trellises on the units' facades, and walk-in wardrobes.

WOODGROVE ESTATE houses are  within walking distance to the American School.  See article below. The streets include Ashwood, Beechwood,  Cedarwood, Century Woods, Pinewood, Woodgrove Avenue, Woodlands St 41.

More info:
Century Woods terraces. Woodgrove Estate  bungalows. Lotus At Barker & Chancery cluster houses. River Place penthouse & Holt Road condo.

ALTERNATIVES: HOUSES AT LEAST 5-30 MIN DRIVE AWAY FROM THE AMERICAN SCHOOL:

Jalan Kasau and Jalan Bumbong neighbourhood, a 5-minute drive to the American School and 15-minute walk to the Kranji subway, may suit expats who really don't want to live in a highly populated Woodgrove Estate next to the American School.

JALAN KASAU BUNGALOWS
Jalan Kasau which comprises around 8 new houses are located in a hilltop quiet residential enclave. Suits expats who want more privacy and yet be within a short drive to the American School.  Living in the Woodgrove Estate with so many Americans and children mean a greater loss of privacy for families who don't like other spouses coming to the door-step every day to visit.

Terrace houses near the American School renting from $7,000 -$9,000.

Mar 18, 2000.
$8,000 houses near the American School. Jalan Kasau bungalow for rent at $8,000 with 3 American families in a small subdivision of 8 lots.  A 5-min drive to the American School and 15-minute walk to the Kranji subway.  Lots of greenery, no traffic and tranquility, but you don't get 500 kids around this neighbourhood on Halloween's Day as you will, in the subdivision of Woodgrove Estate near the American School.  Rentals have dropped considerably in 2003.

Mar 12, 2000.
In response to numerous requests from expat surfers:  Photos of  New Singapore houses: Burgundy Drive, Kismis Green, Mera Gardens.  These houses are around a 10-minute drive to the American School.

Feb 27, 2000.
Viewing 1.  Houses and condos over 3000 sq. ft, $10,000 rent.
Viewing  2.  "Big" houses near the American School.
Viewing 3.  Bungalow 8+1+pool near the American school   $17,000. Big houses near the American School.

If the spouse's office is in Suntec City, it may be wiser to live nearer to the downtown as commuting time from the American School to Suntec City is at least 30 minutes.
$5,000 - $8,000 houses near the American School.

Houses including bungalows near American School (photos)

2000 & 2002 Photos:
Houses near the American School

American School - houses in 2000: Page 2

Houses with swimming pools near the American School

Woodgrove houses.  Rentals depend on supply and demand in 2011. Woodgrove Avenue houses: A hot favourite of expat families owing to its proximity near the American School. Rentals from S$6,000 for a terrace house to  $30,000 for the biggest bungalow.

RENTALS & PICTURES IN THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE WRITTEN IN 2003 FOR HISTORICAL RECORD PURPOSES ONLY. RENTALS HAVE SHOT UP BY 50-100% IN 2011.

HOUSES
Subdivision Rentals: New and older condos and houses

FOR RENT. PICTURES at:
Bungalows near the American School & others.

May 23 2003
Houses with swimming pools near the American School from $13,000. Terrace houses rent around $5,000 - $7,000. It is not possible to list every one available. e-mail judy@asiahomes.com to get list.

2002 listings

Apr 29 02. Viewing Woodlands bungalows with pools from $12,000/month

Photo_Ad No.193. Apr 25 02. Bungalows with pools, near the American School $10,000 - $14,000

Century Woods houses and others

Beechwood 7+1 $7,500

June 6 2001: Woodgrove Estate houses $7,000

PRIVATE CONDOS
Three private condos are within walking distance to the American School.  These are The Woodgrove Condo, The Woodgrove and the Rosewood Condos.  More condos are available in 2007.


The Woodgrove on the left side of the photo has only a small pool. Woodgrove Condo (right) with full condo facilities is in great demand.

1.1.  Woodgrove Condo (brand new), 3 photos

1.2.  The Woodgrove is a small condo opposite The Woodgrove Condo. The biggest unit has a floor area of 1410 sq. ft and this may not suit American families. 

1.3  Woodgrove Condo within a 10-minute walk to the American School.  4+1 penthouses for rent from $6,000. 3-bedroom units rent from $3,000.
Woodgrove Condo penthouses for rent

2.  ALTERNATIVES TO HOUSES ARE CONDOS

2.1.  If you have a $10,000 rental budget, no small children and your spouse works in Woodlands, will you want to live near to the American Club or the American School?  In Singapore, most expats can afford one car as car ownership is prohibitive. Much depends on the spouse who is caring for the children or the working spouse who will have to commute >30 minutes by subway to downtown Singapore's office. 

2.2. Upscale low density new condos:  Nassim Woods v. Parc Stevens.  
If you have a $12,000 rental budget and 2 toddlers, will you want to live in a beautiful house with nobody making noises above you or a swanky condo with pool and gym?

2.3  Upscale condos: Parc Stevens

2.4.  Teenaged children studying at the American School. Will the chief executive change the minds of the wife and daughter whose hearts are on the waterfront penthouse?

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