Block 138 Bishan St 12
138 Bishan St 12, Singapore 570138
Block 138 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1986, with 105 dwelling units. Across 138 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$670k (S$621 psf, 103 sqm). The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 138 Bishan St 12?
Block 138 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1986, with 105 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 9
- Total units
- 105
- Flat model
- Simplified · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$670k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 138 Bishan St 12?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$670k (S$621 psf), from 138 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 82 | S$525,000recent | 84 sqm | S$548 psf |
| 5-Room | 56 | S$660,000recent | 121 sqm | S$507 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$640k) and 8 for rent (median S$950/mo) — search all listings.
“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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 138 Bishan St 12 get?
Flats at Block 138 Bishan St 12 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,150/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,150/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 17 | S$2,700/mo |
| 5-Room | 15 | S$3,300/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 138 Bishan St 12?
Block 138 Bishan St 12 has 138 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$640,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 119 sqm | S$810,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 119 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$950,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$688,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 119 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$525,000 |
What flat types are in Block 138 Bishan St 12?
Block 138 Bishan St 12 has 105 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Simplified / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 138 Bishan St 12?
Block 138 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 138 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block located along Bishan St 12. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 9 storeys. It has an estimated 105 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 138 Bishan St 12, Singapore 570138. 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 768m away, around 12 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 138 Bishan St 12 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 138 Bishan St 12 is Braddell MRT, about 768 m away (~12 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Braddell MRT768 m · ~12 min
- Bishan MRT804 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 km225 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km331 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority603 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority617 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km676 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority904 m
- Raffles InstitutionMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km970 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority999 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 138 Bishan St 12?
Buying a flat at Block 138 Bishan St 12 (~S$670k) needs about S$5,341/mo in income and S$2,516/mo in repayments, after S$14,700 stamp duty and a S$168k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$670k) — 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$14,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$168k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,516/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,341/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 138 Bishan St 12
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 138 Bishan St 12 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 138 Bishan St 12 have recently resold for a median of about S$670k (S$621 psf), from 138 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 138 Bishan St 12 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$525k; 5-Room ≈ S$660k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 138 Bishan St 12 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 138 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 138 Bishan St 12?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 138 Bishan St 12 is about 5.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,150/mo against a resale price of about S$670k. 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 138 Bishan St 12?⌄
For a flat at about S$670k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,341/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,516/mo after a S$168k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 138 Bishan St 12?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 138 Bishan St 12 is Braddell MRT, about 768 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 138 Bishan St 12?⌄
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School, First Toa Payoh Primary School, Pei Chun Public School, Kheng Cheng School are within 1 km of Block 138 Bishan St 12 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.