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. Executive flats have recently resold around S$790k (144 sqm), from 24 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$790k) — 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$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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 159 Bishan St 13
What is the resale price at Block 159 Bishan St 13?⌄
Executive flats at Block 159 Bishan St 13 have recently resold around S$790k (144 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 159 Bishan St 13?⌄
Block 159 Bishan St 13 has approximately 63 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1987). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 159 Bishan St 13?⌄
Block 159 Bishan St 13 has 20 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly executive flats.
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.
Is Block 159 Bishan St 13 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 159 Bishan St 13 sits in Bishan, in the Bishan planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈63 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
