Comprehensive Comparison: Central Trio @ AMK vs Pine Ville @ AMK
This report provides a detailed comparison between two HDB developments in Ang Mo Kio: Central Trio @ AMK and Pine Ville @ AMK. Both projects represent different approaches to public housing in this established neighborhood, with distinct features, purposes, and specifications.
Project Overview and Key Differences
Development Background
Central Trio @ AMK is a new Build-To-Order (BTO) project launched in October 2024 under the Plus classification, featuring premium location benefits with corresponding restrictions. In contrast, Pine Ville @ AMK is a Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS) project specifically developed to house residents from older flats selected for redevelopment.
Comparison Table of Key Features
Feature | Central Trio @ AMK | Pine Ville @ AMK |
Project Type | Plus BTO (Build-To-Order) | SERS Replacement Project |
Location | Ang Mo Kio Central 3 | Ang Mo Kio (near ITE College Central) |
Launch Date | October 2024 | Part of SERS announced in 2022 |
Number of Blocks | 3 residential blocks | 6 residential blocks |
Height of Blocks | 19 to 21 storeys | Not specified in results |
Total Units | 422 units | 1,068 units |
Unit Types | 2-Room Flexi (155 units) 4-Room (267 units) | 2-Room Flexi 3-Room 4-Room |
Estimated Completion | 59 months (approximately 2030) | Q3 2027 |
Tenure | 99-year leasehold | 99-year fresh lease |
Minimum Occupation Period | 10 years (Plus classification) | Standard 5 years (typical for non-Plus flats) |
Pricing Structure and Options
Price Comparison
Flat Type | Central Trio @ AMK | Pine Ville @ AMK |
2-Room Flexi | $67,000 – $187,000 | $252,000 – $219,700 |
3-Room | Not available | $388,000 – $454,800 (68 sqm) |
4-Room | $426,000 – $481,000 ($481,000 – $603,000 in some sources) | $484,700 – $565,200 (83 sqm) $558,200 – $644,400 (93 sqm) |
Optional Component Schemes
Both projects offer Optional Component Schemes (OCS), allowing buyers to customize their flats:
Central Trio @ AMK (2-Room Flexi):
- Flooring packages from $2,320 – $2,850
- Sanitary fitting packages at $630
- Additional packages for short-lease flats from $6,120 – $7,380
Central Trio @ AMK (3-Room):
- Flooring for living/dining and bedrooms: $3,190
- Internal doors and sanitary fittings: $2,770
Pine Ville @ AMK: Specific OCS details not provided in search results
Facilities Comparison
Facility Type | Central Trio @ AMK | Pine Ville @ AMK |
Green Spaces | Landscaped linear green | Arranged like pine tree branches |
Recreation | Children’s playgrounds Fitness zones | Children’s playgrounds Fitness stations BBQ area Hard court |
Wellness Features | Fitness stations at MSCP roof garden Wellness deck above precinct pavilion | Fitness stations |
Commercial Elements | Not mentioned | Single-storey commercial block Shops Eating house Minimart |
Community Facilities | Preschool | Childcare centre Residents’ network centre Kidney dialysis facilities |
Connectivity | Between two MRT stations Accessibility to Cross-Island Line in future | Covered linkways between blocks |
Eco-Friendly Features | Separate chutes for recyclable waste Regenerative lifts Bicycle stands EV charging provisions | Not specifically mentioned |
Design Approach
Central Trio @ AMK:
- Features three blocks flanking a linear green
- Focuses on wellness with dedicated fitness areas
- Modern Plus flat classification with premium features
Pine Ville @ AMK:
- Residential blocks arranged in rows resembling pine tree branches
- Open spaces between blocks for various activities
- Designed specifically as replacement housing for SERS residents
Conclusion
These two Ang Mo Kio developments serve different purposes within Singapore’s public housing ecosystem. Central Trio @ AMK represents the newer Plus classification with premium location benefits and corresponding restrictions including a longer 10-year MOP. Pine Ville @ AMK, as a SERS replacement project, provides new homes for residents displaced from older blocks, with a more comprehensive range of commercial and community facilities reflecting its larger size and community-focused purpose.
The choice between these developments would depend on eligibility (with Pine Ville primarily serving SERS residents), timeline needs (Pine Ville completing approximately three years earlier), unit type requirements (Central Trio lacking 3-room options), and willingness to accept the additional restrictions of the Plus classification for Central Trio.
This article represents my personal analysis of publicly available information on these two developments. Prospective buyers should conduct their own research and consider their specific needs before making any property decisions.