Block 129 Bishan St 12
129 Bishan St 12, Singapore 570129
Block 129 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1986, with 16 dwelling units. Across 15 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$255k (S$277 psf, 64 sqm). The lease has approximately 65 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 129 Bishan St 12?
Block 129 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1986, with 16 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 16
- Flat model
- Simplified
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$255k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2020
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 65 years
What are resale prices at Block 129 Bishan St 12?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$255k (S$277 psf), from 15 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 7 | S$210,000recent | 64 sqm | S$305 psf |
| 4-Room | 8 | S$255,000recent | 89 sqm | S$269 psf |
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“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 Nov 2020.
What rent and yield does Block 129 Bishan St 12 get?
Flats at Block 129 Bishan St 12 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
—
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
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 May 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 129 Bishan St 12?
Block 129 Bishan St 12 has 15 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$365,000 in Nov 2020 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 63 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Nov 2009 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$398,100 |
| Jun 2009 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 63 sqm | S$285,000 |
| May 2009 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$310,000 |
| May 2007 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$210,000 |
| Jul 2006 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$186,000 |
| Jul 2006 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 88 sqm | S$255,000 |
| Jun 2002 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$225,000 |
| May 2001 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$255,000 |
| Dec 2000 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$186,000 |
| Jun 1999 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 sqm | S$265,000 |
| Jul 1996 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$350,000 |
What flat types are in Block 129 Bishan St 12?
Block 129 Bishan St 12 has 16 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 129 Bishan St 12?
Block 129 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 129 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block located along Bishan St 12. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 16 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 129 Bishan St 12, Singapore 570129. 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 641m away, around 10 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 129 Bishan St 12 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 129 Bishan St 12 is Bishan MRT, about 641 m away (~10 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bishan MRT641 m · ~10 min
- Braddell MRT705 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km144 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km482 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority658 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km713 m
- Raffles InstitutionMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km757 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority826 m
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km897 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority997 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 129 Bishan St 12?
Buying a flat at Block 129 Bishan St 12 (~S$255k) needs about S$2,033/mo in income and S$957/mo in repayments, after S$3,300 stamp duty and a S$64k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$3,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$64k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$957/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,033/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 129 Bishan St 12
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 129 Bishan St 12 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 129 Bishan St 12 have recently resold for a median of about S$255k (S$277 psf), from 15 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 129 Bishan St 12 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$210k; 4-Room ≈ S$255k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 129 Bishan St 12 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 129 Bishan St 12 has about 65 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 129 Bishan St 12?⌄
based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$255k. 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 129 Bishan St 12?⌄
For a flat at about S$255k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,033/mo in household income, with repayments around S$957/mo after a S$64k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 129 Bishan St 12?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 129 Bishan St 12 is Bishan MRT, about 641 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 129 Bishan St 12?⌄
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School, First Toa Payoh Primary School, Kheng Cheng School are within 1 km of Block 129 Bishan St 12 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.