Block 229 Bishan St 23
229 Bishan St 23, Singapore 570229
Block 229 Bishan St 23 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1990, with 118 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$708k (104 sqm), from 112 resales on record. The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 229 Bishan St 23?
Block 229 Bishan St 23 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1990, with 118 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1990
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 118
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$708k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 229 Bishan St 23?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$708k (S$572 psf), from 112 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 99 | S$660,000recent | 104 sqm | S$572 psf |
| 5-Room | 13 | S$465,000recent | 134 sqm | S$322 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 Aug 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 229 Bishan St 23?
Block 229 Bishan St 23 has 112 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$818,000 in Aug 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 104 sqm | S$818,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$788,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 sqm | S$740,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 106 sqm | S$792,888 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 102 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 102 sqm | S$708,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jun 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Apr 2018 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 102 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Mar 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jun 2017 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 134 sqm | S$808,000 |
What flat types are in Block 229 Bishan St 23?
Block 229 Bishan St 23 has 118 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 229 Bishan St 23 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 229 Bishan St 23 is Bishan MRT, about 784 m away (~12 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Bishan MRT784 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Catholic High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km363 m
- Whitley Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km474 m
- Eunoia Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km724 m
- Townsville Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority915 m
- Teck Ghee Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Ang Mo Kio Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Deyi Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Raffles InstitutionMixed-level school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 229 Bishan St 23?
Buying a flat at Block 229 Bishan St 23 (~S$708k) needs about S$5,644/mo in income and S$2,658/mo in repayments, after S$15,840 stamp duty and a S$177k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$708k) — 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$15,840
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$177k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,658/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,644/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 229 Bishan St 23
What is the resale price at Block 229 Bishan St 23?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 229 Bishan St 23 have recently resold around S$708k (104 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 229 Bishan St 23 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$660k; 5-Room ≈ S$465k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 229 Bishan St 23?⌄
Block 229 Bishan St 23 has approximately 66 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1990). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 229 Bishan St 23?⌄
Block 229 Bishan St 23 has 118 dwelling units across up to 18 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 229 Bishan St 23?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 229 Bishan St 23 is Bishan MRT, about 784 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 229 Bishan St 23?⌄
Townsville Primary School is within 1 km of Block 229 Bishan St 23 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 229 Bishan St 23 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 229 Bishan St 23 sits in Bishan, in the Bishan planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈66 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
