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Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12

197 Pasir Ris St 12, Singapore 510197

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jul 2024 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 is an HDB block in Pasir Ris, completed in 1993, with 77 dwelling units. Across 81 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$495k (S$362 psf, 124 sqm). The lease has approximately 68 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12?

Key Takeaway

Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 is an HDB block in Pasir Ris, completed in 1993, with 77 dwelling units.

Town
Pasir Ris
Planning area
Pasir Ris
Completed
1993
Storeys
12
Total units
77
Flat model
Model A · Improved
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$495k
Last transacted
Jul 2024
Remaining lease
≈ 68 years
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What are resale prices at Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$495k (S$362 psf), from 81 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room34S$385,000recent106 sqmS$335 psf
5-Room47S$486,000recent127 sqmS$356 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 Jul 2024.

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What rent and yield does Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.0% (from 11 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$2,900/mo

11 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

7.0%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$34,800

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
5-Room10S$2,900/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.

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What has recently sold at Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12?

Key Takeaway

Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 has 81 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$700,000 in Jul 2024 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jul 20245-Room07 TO 09127 sqmS$700,000
Jul 20245-Room01 TO 03124 sqmS$672,000
Oct 20224-Room07 TO 09106 sqmS$520,000
Aug 20224-Room10 TO 12108 sqmS$530,000
Jul 20225-Room07 TO 09124 sqmS$588,000
Dec 20205-Room01 TO 03127 sqmS$480,000
Nov 20185-Room10 TO 12124 sqmS$547,000
Jun 20164-Room04 TO 06108 sqmS$390,000
Apr 20165-Room01 TO 03124 sqmS$448,800
Oct 20155-Room04 TO 06136 sqmS$450,000
Nov 20145-Room04 TO 06127 sqmS$486,000
Nov 20135-Room07 TO 09127 sqmS$495,000
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What flat types are in Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12?

Key Takeaway

Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 has 77 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

5-Room: 444-Room: 33
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Where is Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12?

Key Takeaway

Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 is an HDB block in Pasir Ris.

Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 is an HDB block located along Pasir Ris St 12. The block is recorded as completed around 1993, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 77 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 197 Pasir Ris St 12, Singapore 510197. It is part of District 18, Tampines / Pasir Ris, the Pasir Ris planning area. The block falls within the East Region and the OCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Pasir Ris MRT, approximately 83m away, around 1 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Downtown East for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Loyang View Pg for greenery and recreation, and Pasir Ris East Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 is Pasir Ris MRT, about 83 m away (~1 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority96 m
  • Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km422 m
  • Pasir Ris Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority707 m
  • Pasir Ris Crest Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km725 m
  • Casuarina Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority790 m
  • Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km814 m
  • Hai Sing Catholic SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Downtown East · 1.2 kmSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 368 mPark: Loyang View Pg · 661 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 (~S$495k) needs about S$3,946/mo in income and S$1,859/mo in repayments, after S$9,450 stamp duty and a S$124k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$495k) — 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$9,450

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$124k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,859/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,946/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 sales at Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12

How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 cost?

5-Room flats at Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 have recently resold for a median of about S$495k (S$362 psf), from 81 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$385k; 5-Room ≈ S$486k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 has about 68 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1993). 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 197 Pasir Ris St 12?

Gross rental yield at Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 is about 7.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$495k. 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 197 Pasir Ris St 12?

For a flat at about S$495k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,946/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,859/mo after a S$124k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 is Pasir Ris MRT, about 83 m away (~1 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12?

White Sands Primary School, Pasir Ris Primary School, Casuarina Primary School are within 1 km of Block 197 Pasir Ris St 12 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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