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. Across 105 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$720k (S$637 psf, 84 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Simplified · Improved
- 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 rent and yield does Block 197 Bishan St 13 get?
Flats at Block 197 Bishan St 13 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.3% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,800/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$45,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 11 | S$3,900/mo |
| 5-Room | 5 | S$3,800/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 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 of the Simplified / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 197 Bishan St 13?
Block 197 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 197 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 96 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 197 Bishan St 13, Singapore 570197. 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 300m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 8 for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Clover Way Pg for greenery and recreation, and Bishan Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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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 197 Bishan St 13
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 197 Bishan St 13 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 197 Bishan St 13 have recently resold for a median of about S$720k (S$637 psf), from 105 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 197 Bishan St 13 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$568k; 5-Room ≈ S$618k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 197 Bishan St 13 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 197 Bishan St 13 has about 60 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 197 Bishan St 13?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 197 Bishan St 13 is about 6.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,800/mo against a resale price of about S$720k. 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 197 Bishan St 13?⌄
For a flat at about S$720k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,740/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,703/mo after a S$180k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.