Block 259 Bishan St 22
259 Bishan St 22, Singapore 570259
Block 259 Bishan St 22 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1991, with 69 dwelling units. Across 70 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$585k (S$509 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 259 Bishan St 22?
Block 259 Bishan St 22 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1991, with 69 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1991
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 69
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$585k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 259 Bishan St 22?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$585k (S$509 psf), from 70 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 62 | S$585,000recent | 104 sqm | S$509 psf |
| 5-Room | 8 | S$522,888recent | 133 sqm | S$365 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 Aug 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 259 Bishan St 22 get?
Flats at Block 259 Bishan St 22 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.8% (from 13 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
13 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 13 | S$3,300/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 259 Bishan St 22?
Block 259 Bishan St 22 has 70 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,080,000 in Aug 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 133 sqm | S$1,080,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 104 sqm | S$758,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$705,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$568,000 |
| Jan 2019 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 112 sqm | S$614,000 |
| Oct 2018 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Jul 2018 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$570,000 |
What flat types are in Block 259 Bishan St 22?
Block 259 Bishan St 22 has 69 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 259 Bishan St 22?
Block 259 Bishan St 22 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 259 Bishan St 22 is an HDB block located along Bishan St 22. The block is recorded as completed around 1991, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 69 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 259 Bishan St 22, Singapore 570259. 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, Jln Pintau Pg for greenery and recreation, and Ang Mo Kio Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 259 Bishan St 22 from MRT and schools?
4 schools are within 1 km.
Schools nearby
- Eunoia Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km264 m
- Whitley Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km548 m
- Catholic High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km673 m
- Ang Mo Kio Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km820 m
- Ai Tong SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Ang Mo Kio Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Teck Ghee Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Mayflower Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 259 Bishan St 22?
Buying a flat at Block 259 Bishan St 22 (~S$585k) needs about S$4,663/mo in income and S$2,196/mo in repayments, after S$12,150 stamp duty and a S$146k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$585k) — 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$12,150
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$146k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,196/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,663/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 259 Bishan St 22
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 259 Bishan St 22 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 259 Bishan St 22 have recently resold for a median of about S$585k (S$509 psf), from 70 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 259 Bishan St 22 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$585k; 5-Room ≈ S$523k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 259 Bishan St 22 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 259 Bishan St 22 has about 66 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1991). 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 259 Bishan St 22?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 259 Bishan St 22 is about 6.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$585k. 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 259 Bishan St 22?⌄
For a flat at about S$585k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,663/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,196/mo after a S$146k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.