Block 281 Bishan St 24
281 Bishan St 24, Singapore 570281
Block 281 Bishan St 24 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1991, with 25 dwelling units. Across 25 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$475k (S$411 psf, 106 sqm). The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 281 Bishan St 24?
Block 281 Bishan St 24 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1991, with 25 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1991
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 25
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$475k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2020
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 281 Bishan St 24?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$475k (S$411 psf), from 25 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 25 | S$475,000recent | 106 sqm | S$411 psf |
“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 2020.
What rent and yield does Block 281 Bishan St 24 get?
Flats at Block 281 Bishan St 24 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.6% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,800/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$45,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 6 | S$3,800/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 281 Bishan St 24?
Block 281 Bishan St 24 has 25 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$570,000 in Aug 2020 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jan 2018 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Apr 2017 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$549,000 |
| Nov 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 109 sqm | S$482,000 |
| Jan 2015 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 109 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jun 2012 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Apr 2012 | 4-Room | 01 TO 05 | 103 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Jul 2010 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 109 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Mar 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 109 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Jan 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Apr 2008 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$367,000 |
| Feb 2008 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 109 sqm | S$353,000 |
What flat types are in Block 281 Bishan St 24?
Block 281 Bishan St 24 has 25 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 281 Bishan St 24?
Block 281 Bishan St 24 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 281 Bishan St 24 is an HDB block located along Bishan St 24. The block is recorded as completed around 1991, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 25 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 281 Bishan St 24, Singapore 570281. 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 831m away, around 13 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 281 Bishan St 24 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 281 Bishan St 24 is Bishan MRT, about 831 m away (~13 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km.
Getting around
- Bishan MRT831 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
- Catholic High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km308 m
- Whitley Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km338 m
- Eunoia Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km656 m
- Townsville Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Ang Mo Kio Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Teck Ghee Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Raffles InstitutionMixed-level school1.2 km
- Deyi Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 281 Bishan St 24?
Buying a flat at Block 281 Bishan St 24 (~S$475k) needs about S$3,787/mo in income and S$1,783/mo in repayments, after S$8,850 stamp duty and a S$119k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$475k) — 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$8,850
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$119k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,783/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,787/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 281 Bishan St 24
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 281 Bishan St 24 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 281 Bishan St 24 have recently resold for a median of about S$475k (S$411 psf), from 25 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 281 Bishan St 24 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 281 Bishan St 24 has about 71 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 281 Bishan St 24?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 281 Bishan St 24 is about 9.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,800/mo against a resale price of about S$475k. 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 281 Bishan St 24?⌄
For a flat at about S$475k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,787/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,783/mo after a S$119k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 281 Bishan St 24?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 281 Bishan St 24 is Bishan MRT, about 831 m away (~13 min walk).