Block 179 Bishan St 13
179 Bishan St 13, Singapore 570179
Block 179 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1986, with 92 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$920k (121 sqm), from 120 resales on record. The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 179 Bishan St 13?
Block 179 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1986, with 92 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 92
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$920k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 179 Bishan St 13?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$920k (S$681 psf), from 120 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 107 | S$870,000recent | 121 sqm | S$668 psf |
| Executive | 13 | S$620,000recent | 150 sqm | S$384 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 179 Bishan St 13?
Block 179 Bishan St 13 has 120 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,080,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$1,080,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$988,888 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 sqm | S$958,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 121 sqm | S$990,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 121 sqm | S$988,000 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$870,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 121 sqm | S$920,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 sqm | S$836,800 |
| Jun 2020 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$833,800 |
| Jul 2019 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 sqm | S$792,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Oct 2018 | Executive | 22 TO 24 | 150 sqm | S$1,098,888 |
What flat types are in Block 179 Bishan St 13?
Block 179 Bishan St 13 has 92 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 179 Bishan St 13 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 179 Bishan St 13 is Bishan MRT, about 425 m away (~7 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Bishan MRT425 m · ~7 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 priority364 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km390 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km501 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km760 m
- Raffles InstitutionMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km950 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Catholic High SchoolMixed-level school1.0 km
- St. Gabriel's 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 179 Bishan St 13?
Buying a flat at Block 179 Bishan St 13 (~S$920k) needs about S$7,334/mo in income and S$3,454/mo in repayments, after S$22,200 stamp duty and a S$230k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$920k) — 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$22,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$230k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,454/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,334/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 179 Bishan St 13
What is the resale price at Block 179 Bishan St 13?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 179 Bishan St 13 have recently resold around S$920k (121 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 179 Bishan St 13 by flat type?⌄
5-Room ≈ S$870k; Executive ≈ S$620k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 179 Bishan St 13?⌄
Block 179 Bishan St 13 has approximately 60 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 179 Bishan St 13?⌄
Block 179 Bishan St 13 has 92 dwelling units across up to 25 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 179 Bishan St 13?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 179 Bishan St 13 is Bishan MRT, about 425 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 179 Bishan St 13?⌄
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School is within 1 km of Block 179 Bishan St 13 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 179 Bishan St 13 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 179 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 (≈60 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
