Block 197 Bishan St 13
197 Bishan St 13, Singapore 570197
Block 197 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1986, with 96 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$720k (84 sqm), from 105 resales on record. The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 197 Bishan St 13?
Block 197 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1986, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 8
- Total units
- 96
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$720k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 197 Bishan St 13?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$720k (S$637 psf), from 105 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 74 | S$568,000recent | 84 sqm | S$616 psf |
| 5-Room | 31 | S$618,000recent | 121 sqm | S$474 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 Oct 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 197 Bishan St 13?
Block 197 Bishan St 13 has 105 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,050,000 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$1,050,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$858,899 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$955,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$828,000 |
| Mar 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Apr 2018 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Jan 2018 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$543,000 |
What flat types are in Block 197 Bishan St 13?
Block 197 Bishan St 13 has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 197 Bishan St 13 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 197 Bishan St 13 is Bishan MRT, about 300 m away (~5 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Bishan MRT300 m · ~5 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 priority484 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km494 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km524 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km832 m
- Raffles InstitutionMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km844 m
- Catholic High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km881 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Whitley Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 197 Bishan St 13?
Buying a flat at Block 197 Bishan St 13 (~S$720k) needs about S$5,740/mo in income and S$2,703/mo in repayments, after S$16,200 stamp duty and a S$180k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$720k) — 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$16,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$180k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,703/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,740/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 197 Bishan St 13
What is the resale price at Block 197 Bishan St 13?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 197 Bishan St 13 have recently resold around S$720k (84 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 197 Bishan St 13 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$568k; 5-Room ≈ S$618k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 197 Bishan St 13?⌄
Block 197 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 197 Bishan St 13?⌄
Block 197 Bishan St 13 has 96 dwelling units across up to 8 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 197 Bishan St 13?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 197 Bishan St 13 is Bishan MRT, about 300 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 197 Bishan St 13?⌄
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School is within 1 km of Block 197 Bishan St 13 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 197 Bishan St 13 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 197 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.
