Block 221 Bishan St 23
221 Bishan St 23, Singapore 570221
Block 221 Bishan St 23 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1990, with 95 dwelling units. Across 93 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$828k (S$666 psf, 113 sqm). The lease has approximately 65 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 221 Bishan St 23?
Block 221 Bishan St 23 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1990, with 95 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1990
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 95
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$828k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 65 years
What are resale prices at Block 221 Bishan St 23?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$828k (S$666 psf), from 93 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 51 | S$718,000recent | 104 sqm | S$585 psf |
| 5-Room | 42 | S$820,000recent | 121 sqm | S$603 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 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 221 Bishan St 23 get?
Flats at Block 221 Bishan St 23 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,400/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$40,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 15 | S$2,850/mo |
| 5-Room | 14 | S$3,600/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 221 Bishan St 23?
Block 221 Bishan St 23 has 93 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$970,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$970,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$828,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 113 sqm | S$838,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 106 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 114 sqm | S$888,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$738,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 138 sqm | S$988,889 |
| Jan 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 114 sqm | S$718,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 102 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Mar 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 128 sqm | S$860,000 |
What flat types are in Block 221 Bishan St 23?
Block 221 Bishan St 23 has 95 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 221 Bishan St 23?
Block 221 Bishan St 23 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 221 Bishan St 23 is an HDB block located along Bishan St 23. The block is recorded as completed around 1990, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 95 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 221 Bishan St 23, Singapore 570221. 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 726m away, around 11 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 221 Bishan St 23 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 221 Bishan St 23 is Bishan MRT, about 726 m away (~11 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bishan MRT726 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Catholic High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km581 m
- Townsville Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority595 m
- Whitley Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km775 m
- Teck Ghee Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority890 m
- Eunoia Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km976 m
- Deyi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km992 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary 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 221 Bishan St 23?
Buying a flat at Block 221 Bishan St 23 (~S$828k) needs about S$6,601/mo in income and S$3,109/mo in repayments, after S$19,440 stamp duty and a S$207k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$828k) — 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$19,440
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$207k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,109/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,601/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 221 Bishan St 23
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 221 Bishan St 23 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 221 Bishan St 23 have recently resold for a median of about S$828k (S$666 psf), from 93 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 221 Bishan St 23 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$718k; 5-Room ≈ S$820k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 221 Bishan St 23 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 221 Bishan St 23 has about 65 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 221 Bishan St 23?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 221 Bishan St 23 is about 4.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,400/mo against a resale price of about S$828k. 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 221 Bishan St 23?⌄
For a flat at about S$828k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,601/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,109/mo after a S$207k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 221 Bishan St 23?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 221 Bishan St 23 is Bishan MRT, about 726 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 221 Bishan St 23?⌄
Townsville Primary School, Teck Ghee Primary School are within 1 km of Block 221 Bishan St 23 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.