A good condo location is a real balancing act in Singapore: those close to MRT stations tend to be close to malls and other major amenities, so noise is unavoidable. But if you pick a location that’s quiet and private, odds are you’ll be in a low-density or fringe area; and we know some of you aren’t big fans of needing a bus just to get to the train. For those of you who’ve missed it, here are 6 of the original condos we’ve found. Now, let’s take a look at a few more condos that we think strike a nice balance between the two:

1. Floridian

Given Florida’s reputation in recent years, some might wonder at the choice of name; but this small (336-unit) freehold condo was launched back in 2007, long before Florida Man became a meme. Floridian had some rough initial years: it was priced much higher than surrounding units at launch. Shortly after, the 2008 Global Financial...