Block 290 Bishan St 24
290 Bishan St 24, Singapore 570290
Block 290 Bishan St 24 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1996, with 157 dwelling units. Across 132 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$950k (S$812 psf, 103 sqm). The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 290 Bishan St 24?
Block 290 Bishan St 24 is an HDB block in Bishan, completed in 1996, with 157 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bishan
- Planning area
- Bishan
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 30
- Total units
- 157
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$950k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 290 Bishan St 24?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$950k (S$812 psf), from 132 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 61 | S$855,888recent | 102 sqm | S$731 psf |
| 5-Room | 71 | S$1,018,000recent | 123 sqm | S$779 psf |
Live now: 11 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$899k) and 4 for rent (median S$2,650/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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 290 Bishan St 24 get?
Flats at Block 290 Bishan St 24 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,050/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 3.9% (from 20 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,050/mo
20 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
3.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 13 | S$3,050/mo |
| 4-Room | 7 | 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 Oct 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 290 Bishan St 24?
Block 290 Bishan St 24 has 132 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,100,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 sqm | S$1,100,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 sqm | S$803,000 |
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 100 sqm | S$960,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$930,888 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 102 sqm | S$950,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 sqm | S$840,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 28 TO 30 | 123 sqm | S$1,035,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$1,075,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 121 sqm | S$1,068,888 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 102 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 sqm | S$1,100,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$935,100 |
What flat types are in Block 290 Bishan St 24?
Block 290 Bishan St 24 has 157 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 290 Bishan St 24?
Block 290 Bishan St 24 is an HDB block in Bishan.
Block 290 Bishan St 24 is an HDB block located along Bishan St 24. The block is recorded as completed around 1996, with up to 30 storeys. It has an estimated 157 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 290 Bishan St 24, Singapore 570290. 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 714m away, around 11 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 290 Bishan St 24 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 290 Bishan St 24 is Bishan MRT, about 714 m away (~11 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km.
Getting around
- Bishan MRT714 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
- Catholic High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km179 m
- Whitley Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km287 m
- Eunoia Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km779 m
- Townsville Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Raffles InstitutionMixed-level school1.1 km
- Teck Ghee Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Ang Mo Kio Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian 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 290 Bishan St 24?
Buying a flat at Block 290 Bishan St 24 (~S$950k) needs about S$7,573/mo in income and S$3,567/mo in repayments, after S$23,100 stamp duty and a S$238k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$950k) — 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$23,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$238k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,567/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,573/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 290 Bishan St 24
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 290 Bishan St 24 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 290 Bishan St 24 have recently resold for a median of about S$950k (S$812 psf), from 132 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 290 Bishan St 24 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$856k; 5-Room ≈ S$1.02M (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 290 Bishan St 24 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 290 Bishan St 24 has about 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1996). 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 290 Bishan St 24?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 290 Bishan St 24 is about 3.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,050/mo against a resale price of about S$950k. 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 290 Bishan St 24?⌄
For a flat at about S$950k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,573/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,567/mo after a S$238k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 290 Bishan St 24?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 290 Bishan St 24 is Bishan MRT, about 714 m away (~11 min walk).