Block 117 Bishan St 12
117 Bishan St 12, Singapore 570117
Block 117 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1986, with 92 dwelling units. Across 83 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$828k (S$636 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 117 Bishan St 12?
Block 117 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1986, with 92 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 92
- Flat model
- Improved · Maisonette
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$828k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 117 Bishan St 12?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$828k (S$636 psf), from 83 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 80 | S$828,000recent | 121 sqm | S$636 psf |
| Executive | 3 | S$870,000recent | 163 sqm | S$496 psf |
“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 117 Bishan St 12 get?
Flats at Block 117 Bishan St 12 have recently sublet for a median of S$4,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.1% (from 17 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,200/mo
17 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$50,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 17 | S$4,200/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 117 Bishan St 12?
Block 117 Bishan St 12 has 83 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,110,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 121 sqm | S$1,110,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$968,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$958,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$838,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$805,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 121 sqm | S$870,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Jun 2021 | Executive | 22 TO 24 | 150 sqm | S$1,120,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 121 sqm | S$828,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Dec 2019 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Jun 2019 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$748,000 |
What flat types are in Block 117 Bishan St 12?
Block 117 Bishan St 12 has 92 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 117 Bishan St 12?
Block 117 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 117 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block located along Bishan St 12. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 92 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room and executive units.
The address is Block 117 Bishan St 12, Singapore 570117. It is part of District 20, Bishan / Ang Mo Kio, the Bishan planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Bishan MRT, approximately 487m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 8 for shopping, TAN SUAN GUAY for groceries, Blk 210 Toa Payoh Lorong 8 for food options, Clover Way Pg for greenery and recreation, and Bishan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 117 Bishan St 12 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 117 Bishan St 12 is Bishan MRT, about 487 m away (~8 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bishan MRT487 m · ~8 min
- Braddell MRT810 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km291 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority619 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km635 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km657 m
- Raffles InstitutionMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km712 m
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km933 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority966 m
- Catholic High SchoolMixed-level school1.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 117 Bishan St 12?
Buying a flat at Block 117 Bishan St 12 (~S$828k) needs about S$6,601/mo in income and S$3,109/mo in repayments, after S$19,440 stamp duty and a S$207k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$828k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$19,440
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$207k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,109/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,601/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 117 Bishan St 12
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 117 Bishan St 12 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 117 Bishan St 12 have recently resold for a median of about S$828k (S$636 psf), from 83 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 117 Bishan St 12 by flat type?⌄
5-Room ≈ S$828k; Executive ≈ S$870k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 117 Bishan St 12 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 117 Bishan St 12 has about 60 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 117 Bishan St 12?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 117 Bishan St 12 is about 6.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,200/mo against a resale price of about S$828k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 117 Bishan St 12?⌄
For a flat at about S$828k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,601/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,109/mo after a S$207k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 117 Bishan St 12?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 117 Bishan St 12 is Bishan MRT, about 487 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 117 Bishan St 12?⌄
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School, First Toa Payoh Primary School are within 1 km of Block 117 Bishan St 12 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.