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. Across 113 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$708k (S$645 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 65 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
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$708k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 65 years
What are resale prices at Block 229 Bishan St 23?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$708k (S$645 psf), from 113 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 100 | S$708,000recent | 104 sqm | S$645 psf |
| 5-Room | 13 | S$465,000recent | 134 sqm | S$322 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$949k) and 8 for rent (median S$4,100/mo) — search all listings.
“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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 229 Bishan St 23 get?
Flats at Block 229 Bishan St 23 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.8% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,400/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$40,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,400/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 229 Bishan St 23?
Block 229 Bishan St 23 has 113 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$790,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 sqm | S$790,000 |
| 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 |
What flat types are in Block 229 Bishan St 23?
Block 229 Bishan St 23 has 118 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 229 Bishan St 23?
Block 229 Bishan St 23 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 229 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 118 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 229 Bishan St 23, Singapore 570229. 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 784m away, around 12 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 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.
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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 229 Bishan St 23
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 229 Bishan St 23 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 229 Bishan St 23 have recently resold for a median of about S$708k (S$645 psf), from 113 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 229 Bishan St 23 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$708k; 5-Room ≈ S$465k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 229 Bishan St 23 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 229 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 229 Bishan St 23?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 229 Bishan St 23 is about 5.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,400/mo against a resale price of about S$708k. 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 229 Bishan St 23?⌄
For a flat at about S$708k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,644/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,658/mo after a S$177k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.