Block 156 Bishan St 13
156 Bishan St 13, Singapore 570156
Block 156 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1987, with 114 dwelling units. Across 122 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$888k (S$630 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 156 Bishan St 13?
Block 156 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1987, with 114 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 22
- Total units
- 114
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$888k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 156 Bishan St 13?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$888k (S$630 psf), from 122 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 9 | S$352,000recent | 104 sqm | S$314 psf |
| 5-Room | 113 | S$888,000recent | 121 sqm | S$630 psf |
Live now: 10 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$810k) and 4 for rent — 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 Feb 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 156 Bishan St 13 get?
Flats at Block 156 Bishan St 13 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 3.6% (from 7 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
7 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
3.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 7 | S$2,700/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 156 Bishan St 13?
Block 156 Bishan St 13 has 122 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$980,000 in Feb 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 121 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 128 sqm | S$1,008,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 131 sqm | S$990,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 121 sqm | S$960,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 121 sqm | S$935,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 131 sqm | S$888,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 121 sqm | S$895,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$808,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 131 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 121 sqm | S$728,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 131 sqm | S$780,000 |
What flat types are in Block 156 Bishan St 13?
Block 156 Bishan St 13 has 114 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 156 Bishan St 13?
Block 156 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 156 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block located along Bishan St 13. The block is recorded as completed around 1987, with up to 22 storeys. It has an estimated 114 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 156 Bishan St 13, Singapore 570156. 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 Exit D, approximately 953m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 8 for shopping, LIN POH LING 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 156 Bishan St 13 from MRT and schools?
7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority485 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km568 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority568 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km619 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km715 m
- St. Gabriel's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority809 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority891 m
- Nanyang Junior CollegeJunior college1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 156 Bishan St 13?
Buying a flat at Block 156 Bishan St 13 (~S$888k) needs about S$7,079/mo in income and S$3,334/mo in repayments, after S$21,240 stamp duty and a S$222k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$888k) — 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$21,240
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$222k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,334/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,079/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 156 Bishan St 13
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 156 Bishan St 13 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 156 Bishan St 13 have recently resold for a median of about S$888k (S$630 psf), from 122 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 156 Bishan St 13 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$352k; 5-Room ≈ S$888k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 156 Bishan St 13 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 156 Bishan St 13 has about 63 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 156 Bishan St 13?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 156 Bishan St 13 is about 3.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$888k. 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 156 Bishan St 13?⌄
For a flat at about S$888k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,079/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,334/mo after a S$222k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 156 Bishan St 13?⌄
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School, First Toa Payoh Primary School, St. Gabriel's Primary School, Pei Chun Public School are within 1 km of Block 156 Bishan St 13 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.