Block 172 Bishan St 13
172 Bishan St 13, Singapore 570172
Block 172 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1986, with 98 dwelling units. Across 119 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$505k (S$520 psf, 83 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 172 Bishan St 13?
Block 172 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1986, with 98 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 8
- Total units
- 98
- Flat model
- Simplified · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$505k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 172 Bishan St 13?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$505k (S$520 psf), from 119 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 82 | S$465,000recent | 83 sqm | S$520 psf |
| 5-Room | 37 | S$397,000recent | 121 sqm | S$305 psf |
Live now: 9 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$900k) and 3 for rent — 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 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 172 Bishan St 13 get?
Flats at Block 172 Bishan St 13 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,900/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 18 | S$2,600/mo |
| 5-Room | 13 | S$2,850/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 172 Bishan St 13?
Block 172 Bishan St 13 has 119 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$700,000 in Jun 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 83 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$862,888 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$528,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 83 sqm | S$452,500 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 83 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Nov 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$448,000 |
| Oct 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$458,000 |
| Jul 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$505,000 |
What flat types are in Block 172 Bishan St 13?
Block 172 Bishan St 13 has 98 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Simplified / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 172 Bishan St 13?
Block 172 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 172 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block located along Bishan St 13. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 8 storeys. It has an estimated 98 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 172 Bishan St 13, Singapore 570172. 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 649m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 8 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd 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 172 Bishan St 13 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 172 Bishan St 13 is Bishan MRT, about 649 m away (~10 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bishan MRT649 m · ~10 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 priority269 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km339 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km504 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km648 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority826 m
- St. Gabriel's Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Raffles InstitutionMixed-level school1.1 km
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary 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 172 Bishan St 13?
Buying a flat at Block 172 Bishan St 13 (~S$505k) needs about S$4,026/mo in income and S$1,896/mo in repayments, after S$9,750 stamp duty and a S$126k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$505k) — 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$9,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$126k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,896/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,026/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 172 Bishan St 13
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 172 Bishan St 13 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 172 Bishan St 13 have recently resold for a median of about S$505k (S$520 psf), from 119 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 172 Bishan St 13 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$465k; 5-Room ≈ S$397k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 172 Bishan St 13 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 172 Bishan St 13 has about 62 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 172 Bishan St 13?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 172 Bishan St 13 is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$505k. 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 172 Bishan St 13?⌄
For a flat at about S$505k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,026/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,896/mo after a S$126k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 172 Bishan St 13?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 172 Bishan St 13 is Bishan MRT, about 649 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 172 Bishan St 13?⌄
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School, First Toa Payoh Primary School are within 1 km of Block 172 Bishan St 13 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.