Block 142 Bishan St 12
142 Bishan St 12, Singapore 570142
Block 142 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1987, with 96 dwelling units. Across 107 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$698k (S$547 psf, 119 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 142 Bishan St 12?
Block 142 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1987, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Improved · Simplified
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$698k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 142 Bishan St 12?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$698k (S$547 psf), from 107 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 42 | S$460,000recent | 84 sqm | S$509 psf |
| 5-Room | 65 | S$708,000recent | 122 sqm | S$541 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 Oct 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 142 Bishan St 12 get?
Flats at Block 142 Bishan St 12 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,800/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$45,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 17 | S$3,500/mo |
| 5-Room | 13 | S$4,000/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 142 Bishan St 12?
Block 142 Bishan St 12 has 107 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$900,000 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 119 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$728,800 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$698,000 |
| May 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 130 sqm | S$803,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 130 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$718,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$696,800 |
| Sept 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 119 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$457,000 |
| Dec 2018 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$450,000 |
What flat types are in Block 142 Bishan St 12?
Block 142 Bishan St 12 has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 142 Bishan St 12?
Block 142 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 142 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 96 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 142 Bishan St 12, Singapore 570142. 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 804m away, around 13 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 142 Bishan St 12 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 142 Bishan St 12 is Bishan MRT, about 804 m away (~13 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bishan MRT804 m · ~13 min
- Braddell MRT927 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km379 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km433 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority467 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km547 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority621 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority935 m
- Raffles InstitutionMixed-level school1.1 km
- St. Gabriel's Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 142 Bishan St 12?
Buying a flat at Block 142 Bishan St 12 (~S$698k) needs about S$5,564/mo in income and S$2,621/mo in repayments, after S$15,540 stamp duty and a S$175k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$698k) — 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$15,540
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$175k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,621/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,564/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 142 Bishan St 12
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 142 Bishan St 12 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 142 Bishan St 12 have recently resold for a median of about S$698k (S$547 psf), from 107 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 142 Bishan St 12 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$460k; 5-Room ≈ S$708k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 142 Bishan St 12 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 142 Bishan St 12 has about 62 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 142 Bishan St 12?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 142 Bishan St 12 is about 6.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,800/mo against a resale price of about S$698k. 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 142 Bishan St 12?⌄
For a flat at about S$698k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,564/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,621/mo after a S$175k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 142 Bishan St 12?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 142 Bishan St 12 is Bishan MRT, about 804 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 142 Bishan St 12?⌄
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School, First Toa Payoh Primary School, Pei Chun Public School are within 1 km of Block 142 Bishan St 12 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.