Block 242 Bishan St 22
242 Bishan St 22, Singapore 570242
Block 242 Bishan St 22 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1990, with 70 dwelling units. Across 69 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$845k (S$598 psf, 132 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 242 Bishan St 22?
Block 242 Bishan St 22 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1990, with 70 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1990
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 70
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$845k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 242 Bishan St 22?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$845k (S$598 psf), from 69 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 20 | S$345,000recent | 108 sqm | S$294 psf |
| 5-Room | 49 | S$850,000recent | 132 sqm | S$598 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 7 for rent (median S$1,300/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 Dec 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 242 Bishan St 22 get?
Flats at Block 242 Bishan St 22 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.8% (from 15 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,400/mo
15 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$40,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 7 | S$3,300/mo |
| 4-Room | 8 | 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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 242 Bishan St 22?
Block 242 Bishan St 22 has 69 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,050,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$1,050,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 136 sqm | S$1,110,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 116 sqm | S$755,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$808,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$880,800 |
| Nov 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$733,888 |
| Aug 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 132 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 132 sqm | S$875,000 |
| Oct 2019 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 136 sqm | S$865,000 |
| Jul 2019 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 132 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Jul 2018 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$835,000 |
| Jun 2018 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 132 sqm | S$845,000 |
What flat types are in Block 242 Bishan St 22?
Block 242 Bishan St 22 has 70 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 242 Bishan St 22?
Block 242 Bishan St 22 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 242 Bishan St 22 is an HDB block located along Bishan St 22. The block is recorded as completed around 1990, with up to 11 storeys. It has an estimated 70 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 242 Bishan St 22, Singapore 570242. 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.
Nearby amenities include AMK Hub 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 242 Bishan St 22 from MRT and schools?
6 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Eunoia Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km409 m
- Ang Mo Kio Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km732 m
- Whitley Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km746 m
- Catholic High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km758 m
- Teck Ghee Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority825 m
- Deyi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km998 m
- Townsville Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Ang Mo Kio Primary SchoolPrimary 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 242 Bishan St 22?
Buying a flat at Block 242 Bishan St 22 (~S$845k) needs about S$6,736/mo in income and S$3,173/mo in repayments, after S$19,950 stamp duty and a S$211k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$845k) — 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$19,950
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$211k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,173/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,736/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 242 Bishan St 22
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 242 Bishan St 22 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 242 Bishan St 22 have recently resold for a median of about S$845k (S$598 psf), from 69 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 242 Bishan St 22 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$345k; 5-Room ≈ S$850k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 242 Bishan St 22 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 242 Bishan St 22 has about 66 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 242 Bishan St 22?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 242 Bishan St 22 is about 4.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,400/mo against a resale price of about S$845k. 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 242 Bishan St 22?⌄
For a flat at about S$845k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,736/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,173/mo after a S$211k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 242 Bishan St 22?⌄
Teck Ghee Primary School is within 1 km of Block 242 Bishan St 22 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.