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. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$420k (64 sqm), from 91 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 189 Bishan St 13
What is the resale price at Block 189 Bishan St 13?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 189 Bishan St 13 have recently resold around S$420k (64 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 189 Bishan St 13 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$420k; 4-Room ≈ S$450k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 189 Bishan St 13?⌄
Block 189 Bishan St 13 has approximately 63 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 189 Bishan St 13?⌄
Block 189 Bishan St 13 has 88 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
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.
Is Block 189 Bishan St 13 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 189 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 (≈63 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
