Block 161 Bishan St 13
161 Bishan St 13, Singapore 570161
Block 161 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1987, with 98 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$860k (121 sqm), from 95 resales on record. The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 161 Bishan St 13?
Block 161 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1987, with 98 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 22
- Total units
- 98
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$860k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 161 Bishan St 13?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$860k (S$674 psf), from 95 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 8 | S$410,000recent | 104 sqm | S$366 psf |
| 5-Room | 87 | S$860,000recent | 127 sqm | S$660 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 161 Bishan St 13?
Block 161 Bishan St 13 has 95 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$978,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$978,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 128 sqm | S$1,100,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 121 sqm | S$990,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 131 sqm | S$1,086,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 131 sqm | S$951,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 121 sqm | S$962,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$777,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$860,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Dec 2019 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 131 sqm | S$788,000 |
What flat types are in Block 161 Bishan St 13?
Block 161 Bishan St 13 has 98 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 161 Bishan St 13 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 161 Bishan St 13 is Bishan MRT, about 908 m away (~14 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bishan MRT908 m · ~14 min
- Lorong Chuan MRT970 m · ~15 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 priority254 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km328 m
- St. Gabriel's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority715 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km775 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km792 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority814 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- 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 161 Bishan St 13?
Buying a flat at Block 161 Bishan St 13 (~S$860k) needs about S$6,856/mo in income and S$3,229/mo in repayments, after S$20,400 stamp duty and a S$215k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$860k) — 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$20,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$215k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,229/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,856/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 161 Bishan St 13
What is the resale price at Block 161 Bishan St 13?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 161 Bishan St 13 have recently resold around S$860k (121 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 161 Bishan St 13 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$410k; 5-Room ≈ S$860k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 161 Bishan St 13?⌄
Block 161 Bishan St 13 has approximately 61 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 161 Bishan St 13?⌄
Block 161 Bishan St 13 has 98 dwelling units across up to 22 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 161 Bishan St 13?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 161 Bishan St 13 is Bishan MRT, about 908 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 161 Bishan St 13?⌄
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School, St. Gabriel's Primary School, First Toa Payoh Primary School are within 1 km of Block 161 Bishan St 13 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 161 Bishan St 13 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 161 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 (≈61 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
