Block 161 Yishun St 11
161 Yishun St 11, Singapore 760161
Block 161 Yishun St 11 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1984, with 110 dwelling units. Across 189 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$453 psf, 123 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 161 Yishun St 11?
Block 161 Yishun St 11 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1984, with 110 dwelling units.
- Town
- Yishun
- Planning area
- Yishun
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 110
- Flat model
- Improved · New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$600k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 161 Yishun St 11?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$453 psf), from 189 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 21 | S$216,000recent | 98 sqm | S$203 psf |
| 5-Room | 168 | S$600,000recent | 121 sqm | S$435 psf |
Live now: 9 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$730k) and 1 for rent — 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 161 Yishun St 11 get?
Flats at Block 161 Yishun St 11 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$3,300/mo |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$3,400/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 161 Yishun St 11?
Block 161 Yishun St 11 has 189 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$608,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 130 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 98 sqm | S$515,888 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 126 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 126 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 130 sqm | S$560,000 |
What flat types are in Block 161 Yishun St 11?
Block 161 Yishun St 11 has 110 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 161 Yishun St 11?
Block 161 Yishun St 11 is an HDB block in Yishun.
Block 161 Yishun St 11 is an HDB block located along Yishun St 11. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 110 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 161 Yishun St 11, Singapore 760161. It is part of District 27, Yishun / Sembawang, the Yishun planning area. The block falls within the North Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Yishun MRT, approximately 426m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 9 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Chong Pang Market & Food Centre # for food options, Yishun Neighbourhood Pk for greenery and recreation, Yishun Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Chong Pang Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 161 Yishun St 11 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 161 Yishun St 11 is Yishun MRT, about 426 m away (~7 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Yishun MRT426 m · ~7 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Ahmad Ibrahim Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority46 m
- Yishun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority125 m
- Xishan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority520 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km526 m
- Yishun Town Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km554 m
- Jiemin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority642 m
- Yishun Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km710 m
- Northland Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km844 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 161 Yishun St 11?
Buying a flat at Block 161 Yishun St 11 (~S$600k) needs about S$4,783/mo in income and S$2,253/mo in repayments, after S$12,600 stamp duty and a S$150k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$600k) — 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$12,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$150k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,253/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,783/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 161 Yishun St 11 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 161 Yishun St 11
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 161 Yishun St 11 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 161 Yishun St 11 have recently resold for a median of about S$600k (S$453 psf), from 189 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 161 Yishun St 11 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$216k; 5-Room ≈ S$600k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 161 Yishun St 11 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 161 Yishun St 11 has about 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 161 Yishun St 11?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 161 Yishun St 11 is about 6.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$600k. 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 161 Yishun St 11?⌄
For a flat at about S$600k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,783/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,253/mo after a S$150k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 161 Yishun St 11?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 161 Yishun St 11 is Yishun MRT, about 426 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 161 Yishun St 11?⌄
Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School, Yishun Primary School, Xishan Primary School, Jiemin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 161 Yishun St 11 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.