Block 165 Bishan St 13
165 Bishan St 13, Singapore 570165
Block 165 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1987, with 114 dwelling units. Across 144 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$805k (S$681 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 165 Bishan St 13?
Block 165 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$805k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 165 Bishan St 13?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$805k (S$681 psf), from 144 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 5 | S$516,500recent | 104 sqm | S$461 psf |
| 5-Room | 139 | S$805,000recent | 121 sqm | S$614 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 165 Bishan St 13 get?
Flats at Block 165 Bishan St 13 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 3.7% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
3.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 6 | S$2,500/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 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 165 Bishan St 13?
Block 165 Bishan St 13 has 144 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$930,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$930,000 |
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$952,888 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 121 sqm | S$1,060,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 131 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 131 sqm | S$960,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$888,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 131 sqm | S$740,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 131 sqm | S$805,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$720,000 |
What flat types are in Block 165 Bishan St 13?
Block 165 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 165 Bishan St 13?
Block 165 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 165 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 165 Bishan St 13, Singapore 570165. 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 819m away, around 13 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 8 for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Kallang Linear Park for greenery and recreation, and Bishan Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 165 Bishan St 13 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 165 Bishan St 13 is Bishan MRT, about 819 m away (~13 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bishan MRT819 m · ~13 min
- Lorong Chuan MRT924 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 priority133 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km173 m
- St. Gabriel's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority708 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km852 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km932 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority990 m
- Nanyang Junior CollegeJunior college1.2 km
- Townsville Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 165 Bishan St 13?
Buying a flat at Block 165 Bishan St 13 (~S$805k) needs about S$6,417/mo in income and S$3,023/mo in repayments, after S$18,750 stamp duty and a S$201k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$805k) — 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$18,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$201k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,023/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,417/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 165 Bishan St 13
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 165 Bishan St 13 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 165 Bishan St 13 have recently resold for a median of about S$805k (S$681 psf), from 144 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 165 Bishan St 13 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$517k; 5-Room ≈ S$805k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 165 Bishan St 13 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 165 Bishan St 13 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 165 Bishan St 13?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 165 Bishan St 13 is about 3.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$805k. 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 165 Bishan St 13?⌄
For a flat at about S$805k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,417/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,023/mo after a S$201k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 165 Bishan St 13?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 165 Bishan St 13 is Bishan MRT, about 819 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 165 Bishan St 13?⌄
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School, St. Gabriel's Primary School, First Toa Payoh Primary School are within 1 km of Block 165 Bishan St 13 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.