Block 159 Bishan St 13
159 Bishan St 13, Singapore 570159
Block 159 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1987, with 20 dwelling units. Across 24 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$790k (S$499 psf, 144 sqm). The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 159 Bishan St 13?
Block 159 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1987, with 20 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 20
- Flat model
- Maisonette · Apartment
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$790k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 159 Bishan St 13?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$790k (S$499 psf), from 24 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 24 | S$790,000recent | 144 sqm | S$499 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 Jan 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 159 Bishan St 13 get?
Flats at Block 159 Bishan St 13 have recently sublet for a median of S$1,950/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 3.0% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$1,950/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
3.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$23,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 3 | S$1,950/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 Jul 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 159 Bishan St 13?
Block 159 Bishan St 13 has 24 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,200,000 in Jan 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$1,200,000 |
| Jan 2024 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$1,088,888 |
| Aug 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$810,000 |
| Feb 2017 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Feb 2017 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$790,000 |
| Jul 2016 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$808,000 |
| Apr 2013 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 149 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Jun 2010 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 142 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Jul 2009 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 149 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Jun 2007 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Apr 2005 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Nov 2000 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 142 sqm | S$528,000 |
What flat types are in Block 159 Bishan St 13?
Block 159 Bishan St 13 has 20 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette / Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 159 Bishan St 13?
Block 159 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 159 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block located along Bishan St 13. The block is recorded as completed around 1987, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 20 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 159 Bishan St 13, Singapore 570159. 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 892m away, around 14 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 159 Bishan St 13 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 159 Bishan St 13 is Bishan MRT, about 892 m away (~14 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bishan MRT892 m · ~14 min
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 priority300 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km384 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km674 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km681 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority722 m
- St. Gabriel's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority810 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Nanyang Junior CollegeJunior college1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 159 Bishan St 13?
Buying a flat at Block 159 Bishan St 13 (~S$790k) needs about S$6,298/mo in income and S$2,966/mo in repayments, after S$18,300 stamp duty and a S$198k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$18,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$198k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,966/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,298/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 159 Bishan St 13
How much does a Executive flat at Block 159 Bishan St 13 cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 159 Bishan St 13 have recently resold for a median of about S$790k (S$499 psf), from 24 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 159 Bishan St 13 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 159 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 159 Bishan St 13?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 159 Bishan St 13 is about 3.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$1,950/mo against a resale price of about S$790k. 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 159 Bishan St 13?⌄
For a flat at about S$790k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,298/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,966/mo after a S$198k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 159 Bishan St 13?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 159 Bishan St 13 is Bishan MRT, about 892 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 159 Bishan St 13?⌄
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School, First Toa Payoh Primary School, St. Gabriel's Primary School are within 1 km of Block 159 Bishan St 13 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.