Living Near Transit: 12 EDSA MRT-Accessible Homes for a Hassle-Free Commute

Sawa ka na bang umuwing mandirigma (Tired of going home like a warrior)? Sick of losing precious hours on the road that could’ve been well spent with loved ones or other important tasks? Even though you don’t want to, this is the reality for many commuters in Metro Manila.

It’s now time to take back control and not resort to clocking in and out too early or too late to avoid rush hour, the bane of every Manileno commuter’s daily experience.

In this installment of Living Near Transit, we round up several properties found near the stations of MRT-3 for those in the market for homes that are conveniently located along this major transport hub. These homes offer distinct advantages for different types of commuters.

North Avenue Station

1. Vinia Residences

• Distance to station: 2 minutes
• Location: EDSA, Brgy. Philam, Quezon City
• Type: Pre-selling
• What you’ll look forward to: This condo is right across Trinoma and its myriad of retail shops and restaurants plus SM North Edsa Mall.

2. West Insula Condominium

• Distance to station: 6 minutes
• Location: West Avenue near corner EDSA, Quezon City
• Type: Ready for Occupancy
• What you’ll look forward to: This mixed-used property takes pride in its state-of-the-art recreational facilities and other special features including a six-level commercial center, atrium, and a swimming pool. It is just across SM North EDSA and around 15 minutes away from the Ortigas CBD.

Quezon Avenue Station

3. One Centris Place

• Distance to station: 3 minutes
• Location: EDSA corner Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
• Type: Pre-selling
• What you’ll look forward to: Master planned for two towers, this residential project will feature top-notch amenities, green open spaces, and leisure destinations in Eton Centris’ lifestyle strip-Centris Walk.

4. La Breza Tower

• Distance to station: 3 minutes
• Location: Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City
• Type: Ready for Occupancy
• What you’ll look forward to: This friendly neighborhood has a comfortable homestead for the modern urban dweller. It is near malls like SM City Fairview, Robinsons Place Novaliches, Ever Gotesco Commonwealth, Fairview Center Mall, and SM City North EDSA. It is also a short drive from educational institutions like School of the Holy Spirit and Our Lady of Grace Montessori.

5. The Midland Suites

• Distance to station: 2 minutes
• Location: 151 Panay Ave., Brgy. South Triangle, Quezon City
• Type: Ready for Occupancy
• What you’ll look forward to: Practical, secure, flood-free, and well located, this property is a choice investment for on-the-go professionals and starting families. Food options, schools, churches, public transportation, shopping malls and other places of interest are also just right around the corner.

GMA-Kamuning Station

6. Victoria Station 2

• Distance to station: 1 minute
• Location: EDSA, Quezon City
• Type: Pre-selling
• What you’ll look forward to: Unit owners are offered a complete living experience beyond just a place to stay. Once completed, this property will become the first condominium in the country with a sports complex including a tennis court, bowling alley, billiards and darts hall, squash court, shooting range and dance studio.

Shaw Boulevard Station

7. Fame Residences

• Distance to station: 8 minutes
• Location: EDSA & Mayflower Street, Highway Hills, Mandaluyong
• Type: Pre-selling
• What you’ll look forward to: Here in this exciting residential community, one will never be too far from the hype and excitement outside its guarded and highly secured walls as lifestyle amenities, like function rooms, a swimming pool, and kiddie playground, are just an elevator ride away.

8. Avida Towers Centera

• Distance to station: 9 minutes
• Location: Reliance St. corner EDSA, Mandaluyong
• Type: Ready for Occupancy
• What you’ll look forward to: With a key location just a few minutes away from Shaw and Boni MRT Stations, residents of this impressive condo enjoy a stress-free commute getting to and from places.

Boni Station

9. Light Residences

• Distance to station: 5 minutes
• Location: EDSA corner Madison St., Brgy. Barangka, Mandaluyong
• Type: Ready for Occupancy
• What you’ll look forward to: This five-star residential condominium effortlessly combines comfort, quality, and convenience proving to be a dream home for modern city dweller.

10. G.A. Tower

• Distance to station: 3 minutes
• Location: Sierra Madre St., Brgy. Barangka, Mandaluyong
• Type: Ready for Occupancy
• What you’ll look forward to: Providing affordable and high-quality living spaces, this accessible condo enjoys a prime location right in between two major business districts: Makati and Ortigas Center. Everything is literally right outside your doorstep; just steps from the lobby entrance are fast food chains, cafes, Boni MRT Station, and numerous bus transits.

11. Pioneer Woodlands

• Distance to station: 3 minutes
• Location: EDSA corner Pioneer St., Brgy. Barangka, Mandaluyong
• Type: Ready for Occupancy
• What you’ll look forward to: As a transit-oriented community, this six-tower residential condo is linked to Boni MRT Station through an exclusive access walkway. It boasts of facilities and special features that include commercial shops, a daycare center, a playground, a lap pool, a fitness gym, and more.

Magallanes Station

12. San Lorenzo Place

• Distance to station: 4 minutes
• Location: Edsa corner Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
• Type: Ready for Occupancy
• What you’ll look forward to: The Makati CBD lifestyle is more accessible in this luxury residential building. Living here means enjoying a quick link to your work, schools, and several retail establishments like Glorietta anf Greenbelt.

Interested for other properties for sale or rent near a major transportation hub? Check out available homes here.