Block 171 Bishan St 13
171 Bishan St 13, Singapore 570171
Block 171 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1986, with 120 dwelling units. Across 150 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$518k (S$737 psf, 64 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 171 Bishan St 13?
Block 171 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1986, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 120
- Flat model
- Simplified
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$518k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 171 Bishan St 13?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$518k (S$737 psf), from 150 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 94 | S$472,889recent | 64 sqm | S$686 psf |
| 4-Room | 56 | S$540,000recent | 84 sqm | S$591 psf |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$689k) and 6 for rent (median S$3,050/mo) — 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 171 Bishan St 13 get?
Flats at Block 171 Bishan St 13 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.2% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,100/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$3,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 12 | S$3,400/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 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 171 Bishan St 13?
Block 171 Bishan St 13 has 150 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$693,888 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$693,888 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$567,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$507,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$472,889 |
| Jun 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$420,000 |
What flat types are in Block 171 Bishan St 13?
Block 171 Bishan St 13 has 120 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 171 Bishan St 13?
Block 171 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 171 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block located along Bishan St 13. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 120 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 171 Bishan St 13, Singapore 570171. 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 715m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 8 for shopping, TAN SUAN GUAY 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 171 Bishan St 13 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 171 Bishan St 13 is Bishan MRT, about 715 m away (~11 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bishan MRT715 m · ~11 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 priority325 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km402 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km470 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km578 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority747 m
- St. Gabriel's Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Raffles InstitutionMixed-level school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 171 Bishan St 13?
Buying a flat at Block 171 Bishan St 13 (~S$518k) needs about S$4,129/mo in income and S$1,945/mo in repayments, after S$10,140 stamp duty and a S$130k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$518k) — 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$10,140
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$130k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,945/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,129/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 171 Bishan St 13
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 171 Bishan St 13 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 171 Bishan St 13 have recently resold for a median of about S$518k (S$737 psf), from 150 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 171 Bishan St 13 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$473k; 4-Room ≈ S$540k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 171 Bishan St 13 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 171 Bishan St 13 has about 61 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). 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 171 Bishan St 13?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 171 Bishan St 13 is about 7.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,100/mo against a resale price of about S$518k. 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 171 Bishan St 13?⌄
For a flat at about S$518k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,129/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,945/mo after a S$130k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 171 Bishan St 13?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 171 Bishan St 13 is Bishan MRT, about 715 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 171 Bishan St 13?⌄
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School, First Toa Payoh Primary School are within 1 km of Block 171 Bishan St 13 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.