Block 137 Bishan St 12
137 Bishan St 12, Singapore 570137
Block 137 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1987, with 48 dwelling units. Across 56 resales on record, Multi-Generation flats have recently resold around S$905k (S$510 psf, 165 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 137 Bishan St 12?
Block 137 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1987, with 48 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 48
- Flat model
- Multi-Generation
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$905k
- Last transacted
- May 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 137 Bishan St 12?
Multi-Generation flats have recently resold around S$905k (S$510 psf), from 56 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Generation | 22 | S$905,000recent | 165 sqm | S$510 psf |
| Multi Generation | 34 | S$593,888recent | 165 sqm | S$334 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 May 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 137 Bishan St 12 get?
Flats at Block 137 Bishan St 12 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.0% (from 5 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
5 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 5 | S$3,000/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 137 Bishan St 12?
Block 137 Bishan St 12 has 56 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,388,888 in May 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Multi-Generation | 10 TO 12 | 165 sqm | S$1,388,888 |
| Oct 2021 | Multi-Generation | 04 TO 06 | 165 sqm | S$965,000 |
| Nov 2019 | Multi-Generation | 10 TO 12 | 169 sqm | S$988,888 |
| Oct 2019 | Multi-Generation | 01 TO 03 | 165 sqm | S$905,000 |
| Jul 2019 | Multi-Generation | 10 TO 12 | 165 sqm | S$930,000 |
| Jun 2019 | Multi-Generation | 07 TO 09 | 147 sqm | S$840,000 |
| Nov 2017 | Multi-Generation | 04 TO 06 | 169 sqm | S$910,000 |
| Jun 2015 | Multi-Generation | 04 TO 06 | 147 sqm | S$805,000 |
| Sept 2012 | Multi-Generation | 07 TO 09 | 165 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Mar 2012 | Multi-Generation | 01 TO 05 | 165 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Mar 2011 | Multi-Generation | 04 TO 06 | 167 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Apr 2010 | Multi-Generation | 01 TO 03 | 165 sqm | S$698,000 |
What flat types are in Block 137 Bishan St 12?
Block 137 Bishan St 12 has 48 units, mostly Multi-Generation flats of the Multi-Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 137 Bishan St 12?
Block 137 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 137 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block located along Bishan St 12. The block is recorded as completed around 1987, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 48 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include multi-generation units.
The address is Block 137 Bishan St 12, Singapore 570137. 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 Braddell MRT, approximately 710m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 8 for shopping, TAN SUAN GUAY for groceries, Blk 210 Toa Payoh Lorong 8 for food options, Kallang Linear Park for greenery and recreation, and Bishan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 137 Bishan St 12 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 137 Bishan St 12 is Braddell MRT, about 710 m away (~11 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Braddell MRT710 m · ~11 min
- Bishan MRT819 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 km176 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km300 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority618 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority657 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km729 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority892 m
- Raffles InstitutionMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km932 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority944 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 137 Bishan St 12?
Buying a flat at Block 137 Bishan St 12 (~S$905k) needs about S$7,214/mo in income and S$3,398/mo in repayments, after S$21,750 stamp duty and a S$226k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$905k) — 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$21,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$226k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,398/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,214/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 137 Bishan St 12
How much does a Multi-Generation flat at Block 137 Bishan St 12 cost?⌄
Multi-Generation flats at Block 137 Bishan St 12 have recently resold for a median of about S$905k (S$510 psf), from 56 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 137 Bishan St 12 by flat type?⌄
Multi-Generation ≈ S$905k; Multi Generation ≈ S$594k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 137 Bishan St 12 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 137 Bishan St 12 has about 61 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1987). 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 137 Bishan St 12?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 137 Bishan St 12 is about 4.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$905k. 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 137 Bishan St 12?⌄
For a flat at about S$905k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,214/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,398/mo after a S$226k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 137 Bishan St 12?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 137 Bishan St 12 is Braddell MRT, about 710 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 137 Bishan St 12?⌄
First Toa Payoh Primary School, Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School, Pei Chun Public School, Kheng Cheng School are within 1 km of Block 137 Bishan St 12 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.