Block 144 Bishan St 12
144 Bishan St 12, Singapore 570144
Block 144 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1987, with 96 dwelling units. Across 123 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$735k (S$607 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 144 Bishan St 12?
Block 144 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1987, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 9
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$735k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 144 Bishan St 12?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$735k (S$607 psf), from 123 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 75 | S$600,000recent | 104 sqm | S$536 psf |
| 5-Room | 48 | S$675,000recent | 123 sqm | S$510 psf |
Live now: 23 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$780k) — 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 144 Bishan St 12 get?
Flats at Block 144 Bishan St 12 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 6 | S$2,500/mo |
| 5-Room | 24 | S$3,500/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 144 Bishan St 12?
Block 144 Bishan St 12 has 123 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$899,999 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$899,999 |
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$858,888 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$810,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$778,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 128 sqm | S$915,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$648,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 sqm | S$735,000 |
What flat types are in Block 144 Bishan St 12?
Block 144 Bishan St 12 has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 144 Bishan St 12?
Block 144 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 144 Bishan St 12 is an HDB block located along Bishan St 12. The block is recorded as completed around 1987, with up to 9 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 144 Bishan St 12, Singapore 570144. 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 757m 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 144 Bishan St 12 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 144 Bishan St 12 is Bishan MRT, about 757 m away (~12 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bishan MRT757 m · ~12 min
- Braddell MRT947 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 km385 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority428 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km476 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km505 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority671 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority985 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 144 Bishan St 12?
Buying a flat at Block 144 Bishan St 12 (~S$735k) needs about S$5,859/mo in income and S$2,760/mo in repayments, after S$16,650 stamp duty and a S$184k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$735k) — 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$16,650
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$184k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,760/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,859/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 144 Bishan St 12
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 144 Bishan St 12 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 144 Bishan St 12 have recently resold for a median of about S$735k (S$607 psf), from 123 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 144 Bishan St 12 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$600k; 5-Room ≈ S$675k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 144 Bishan St 12 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 144 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 144 Bishan St 12?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 144 Bishan St 12 is about 5.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$735k. 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 144 Bishan St 12?⌄
For a flat at about S$735k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,859/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,760/mo after a S$184k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 144 Bishan St 12?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 144 Bishan St 12 is Bishan MRT, about 757 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 144 Bishan St 12?⌄
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School, First Toa Payoh Primary School, Pei Chun Public School are within 1 km of Block 144 Bishan St 12 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.