Block 253 Bishan St 22
253 Bishan St 22, Singapore 570253
Block 253 Bishan St 22 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1990, with 82 dwelling units. Across 74 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$710k (S$534 psf, 112 sqm). The lease has approximately 68 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 253 Bishan St 22?
Block 253 Bishan St 22 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1990, with 82 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1990
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 82
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$710k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 68 years
What are resale prices at Block 253 Bishan St 22?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$710k (S$534 psf), from 74 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 32 | S$548,000recent | 108 sqm | S$460 psf |
| 5-Room | 42 | S$650,000recent | 122 sqm | S$499 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 Oct 2023.
What rent and yield does Block 253 Bishan St 22 get?
Flats at Block 253 Bishan St 22 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.9% (from 23 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
23 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 11 | S$3,300/mo |
| 5-Room | 12 | S$3,500/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 253 Bishan St 22?
Block 253 Bishan St 22 has 74 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$735,000 in Oct 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$735,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$898,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 133 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 108 sqm | S$725,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 116 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 112 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$548,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 133 sqm | S$765,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$785,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 112 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Jan 2019 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 116 sqm | S$648,000 |
| Jul 2018 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$585,000 |
What flat types are in Block 253 Bishan St 22?
Block 253 Bishan St 22 has 82 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 253 Bishan St 22?
Block 253 Bishan St 22 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 253 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 82 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 253 Bishan St 22, Singapore 570253. 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 Ang Mo Kio Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 253 Bishan St 22 from MRT and schools?
6 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Eunoia Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km202 m
- Ang Mo Kio Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km576 m
- Whitley Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km802 m
- Ang Mo Kio Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority877 m
- Catholic High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km881 m
- Teck Ghee Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority949 m
- Mayflower Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 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 253 Bishan St 22?
Buying a flat at Block 253 Bishan St 22 (~S$710k) needs about S$5,660/mo in income and S$2,666/mo in repayments, after S$15,900 stamp duty and a S$178k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$710k) — 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$15,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$178k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,666/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,660/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 253 Bishan St 22
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 253 Bishan St 22 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 253 Bishan St 22 have recently resold for a median of about S$710k (S$534 psf), from 74 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 253 Bishan St 22 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$548k; 5-Room ≈ S$650k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 253 Bishan St 22 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 253 Bishan St 22 has about 68 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 253 Bishan St 22?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 253 Bishan St 22 is about 5.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$710k. 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 253 Bishan St 22?⌄
For a flat at about S$710k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,660/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,666/mo after a S$178k 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 253 Bishan St 22?⌄
Ang Mo Kio Primary School, Teck Ghee Primary School are within 1 km of Block 253 Bishan St 22 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.