Block 189 Bishan St 13
189 Bishan St 13, Singapore 570189
Block 189 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1986, with 88 dwelling units. Across 91 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$420k (S$610 psf, 64 sqm). The lease has approximately 63 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 189 Bishan St 13?
Block 189 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1986, with 88 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 88
- Flat model
- Simplified
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$420k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 63 years
What are resale prices at Block 189 Bishan St 13?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$420k (S$610 psf), from 91 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 56 | S$420,000recent | 64 sqm | S$610 psf |
| 4-Room | 35 | S$450,000recent | 85 sqm | S$483 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 1 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 Jul 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 189 Bishan St 13 get?
Flats at Block 189 Bishan St 13 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.1% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 16 | S$3,400/mo |
| 3-Room | 20 | S$2,700/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 189 Bishan St 13?
Block 189 Bishan St 13 has 91 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$728,000 in Jul 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 85 sqm | S$728,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$443,000 |
| Jun 2019 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Sept 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Apr 2018 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$428,000 |
| Sept 2017 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Sept 2017 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Mar 2017 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Mar 2015 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Dec 2014 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Sept 2014 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$350,000 |
What flat types are in Block 189 Bishan St 13?
Block 189 Bishan St 13 has 88 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 189 Bishan St 13?
Block 189 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 189 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block located along Bishan St 13. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 88 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 189 Bishan St 13, Singapore 570189. 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 323m away, around 5 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 189 Bishan St 13 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 189 Bishan St 13 is Bishan MRT, about 323 m away (~5 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Bishan MRT323 m · ~5 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km350 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority366 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km671 m
- Catholic High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km907 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km939 m
- Raffles InstitutionMixed-level school1.0 km
- Townsville Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Whitley Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 189 Bishan St 13?
Buying a flat at Block 189 Bishan St 13 (~S$420k) needs about S$3,348/mo in income and S$1,577/mo in repayments, after S$7,200 stamp duty and a S$105k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$420k) — 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$7,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$105k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,577/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,348/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 189 Bishan St 13
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 189 Bishan St 13 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 189 Bishan St 13 have recently resold for a median of about S$420k (S$610 psf), from 91 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 189 Bishan St 13 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$420k; 4-Room ≈ S$450k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 189 Bishan St 13 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 189 Bishan St 13 has about 63 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 189 Bishan St 13?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 189 Bishan St 13 is about 9.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$420k. 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 189 Bishan St 13?⌄
For a flat at about S$420k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,348/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,577/mo after a S$105k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 189 Bishan St 13?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 189 Bishan St 13 is Bishan MRT, about 323 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 189 Bishan St 13?⌄
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School is within 1 km of Block 189 Bishan St 13 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.