Block 278 Bishan St 24
278 Bishan St 24, Singapore 570278
Block 278 Bishan St 24 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1991, with 76 dwelling units. Across 72 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$700k (S$592 psf, 108 sqm). The lease has approximately 67 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 278 Bishan St 24?
Block 278 Bishan St 24 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1991, with 76 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1991
- Storeys
- 21
- Total units
- 76
- Flat model
- Model A · Maisonette
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$700k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 67 years
What are resale prices at Block 278 Bishan St 24?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$700k (S$592 psf), from 72 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 68 | S$680,000recent | 108 sqm | S$585 psf |
| Executive | 4 | S$738,000recent | 172 sqm | S$399 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$800k) and 4 for rent (median S$3,900/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 Apr 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 278 Bishan St 24 get?
Flats at Block 278 Bishan St 24 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.1% (from 22 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
22 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 22 | S$3,000/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 278 Bishan St 24?
Block 278 Bishan St 24 has 72 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$910,000 in Apr 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 108 sqm | S$910,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 108 sqm | S$870,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 108 sqm | S$838,000 |
| Sept 2023 | Executive | 19 TO 21 | 172 sqm | S$1,450,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 108 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 108 sqm | S$668,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Jun 2020 | Executive | 19 TO 21 | 149 sqm | S$880,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 108 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Nov 2015 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 108 sqm | S$700,000 |
What flat types are in Block 278 Bishan St 24?
Block 278 Bishan St 24 has 76 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 278 Bishan St 24?
Block 278 Bishan St 24 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 278 Bishan St 24 is an HDB block located along Bishan St 24. The block is recorded as completed around 1991, with up to 21 storeys. It has an estimated 76 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and executive units.
The address is Block 278 Bishan St 24, Singapore 570278. 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 921m away, around 14 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, Pemimpin Place Pg for greenery and recreation, and Bishan North Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 278 Bishan St 24 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 278 Bishan St 24 is Bishan MRT, about 921 m away (~14 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km.
Getting around
- Bishan MRT921 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
- Whitley Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km286 m
- Catholic High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km356 m
- Eunoia Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km581 m
- Ang Mo Kio Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Townsville Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Ai Tong SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Teck Ghee Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Raffles InstitutionMixed-level 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 278 Bishan St 24?
Buying a flat at Block 278 Bishan St 24 (~S$700k) needs about S$5,580/mo in income and S$2,628/mo in repayments, after S$15,600 stamp duty and a S$175k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$700k) — 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$15,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$175k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,628/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,580/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 278 Bishan St 24
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 278 Bishan St 24 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 278 Bishan St 24 have recently resold for a median of about S$700k (S$592 psf), from 72 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 278 Bishan St 24 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$680k; Executive ≈ S$738k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 278 Bishan St 24 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 278 Bishan St 24 has about 67 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 278 Bishan St 24?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 278 Bishan St 24 is about 5.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$700k. 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 278 Bishan St 24?⌄
For a flat at about S$700k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,580/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,628/mo after a S$175k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 278 Bishan St 24?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 278 Bishan St 24 is Bishan MRT, about 921 m away (~14 min walk).