Block 217 Bishan St 23
217 Bishan St 23, Singapore 570217
Block 217 Bishan St 23 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1990, with 73 dwelling units. Across 66 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$665k (S$578 psf, 105 sqm). The lease has approximately 67 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 217 Bishan St 23?
Block 217 Bishan St 23 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1990, with 73 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1990
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 73
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$665k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 67 years
What are resale prices at Block 217 Bishan St 23?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$665k (S$578 psf), from 66 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 56 | S$633,000recent | 103 sqm | S$519 psf |
| 5-Room | 10 | S$585,000recent | 137 sqm | S$397 psf |
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“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 Sept 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 217 Bishan St 23 get?
Flats at Block 217 Bishan St 23 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,850/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.1% (from 8 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,850/mo
8 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 8 | S$2,850/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 217 Bishan St 23?
Block 217 Bishan St 23 has 66 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$805,888 in Sept 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$805,888 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 137 sqm | S$911,880 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 103 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 135 sqm | S$965,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 137 sqm | S$938,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 103 sqm | S$640,888 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 103 sqm | S$575,000 |
| May 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$575,000 |
| May 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 118 sqm | S$642,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$510,000 |
What flat types are in Block 217 Bishan St 23?
Block 217 Bishan St 23 has 73 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 217 Bishan St 23?
Block 217 Bishan St 23 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 217 Bishan St 23 is an HDB block located along Bishan St 23. The block is recorded as completed around 1990, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 73 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 217 Bishan St 23, Singapore 570217. 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 604m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 8 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 341 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 for food options, Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park (River Plains) for greenery and recreation, and Bishan North Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 217 Bishan St 23 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 217 Bishan St 23 is Bishan MRT, about 604 m away (~9 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Bishan MRT604 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Catholic High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km551 m
- Townsville Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority620 m
- Whitley Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km776 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km964 m
- Teck Ghee Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Eunoia Junior CollegeJunior college1.1 km
- Deyi 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 217 Bishan St 23?
Buying a flat at Block 217 Bishan St 23 (~S$665k) needs about S$5,301/mo in income and S$2,497/mo in repayments, after S$14,550 stamp duty and a S$166k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$665k) — 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$14,550
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$166k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,497/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,301/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 217 Bishan St 23
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 217 Bishan St 23 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 217 Bishan St 23 have recently resold for a median of about S$665k (S$578 psf), from 66 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 217 Bishan St 23 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$633k; 5-Room ≈ S$585k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 217 Bishan St 23 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 217 Bishan St 23 has about 67 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1990). 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 217 Bishan St 23?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 217 Bishan St 23 is about 5.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,850/mo against a resale price of about S$665k. 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 217 Bishan St 23?⌄
For a flat at about S$665k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,301/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,497/mo after a S$166k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 217 Bishan St 23?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 217 Bishan St 23 is Bishan MRT, about 604 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 217 Bishan St 23?⌄
Townsville Primary School is within 1 km of Block 217 Bishan St 23 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.