Block 221 Yishun St 21
221 Yishun St 21, Singapore 760221
Block 221 Yishun St 21 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1984, with 88 dwelling units. Across 138 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$590k (S$435 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 221 Yishun St 21?
Block 221 Yishun St 21 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1984, with 88 dwelling units.
- Town
- Yishun
- Planning area
- Yishun
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 88
- Flat model
- Improved · New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$590k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 221 Yishun St 21?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$590k (S$435 psf), from 138 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 9 | S$215,500recent | 98 sqm | S$205 psf |
| 5-Room | 129 | S$590,000recent | 121 sqm | S$435 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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 221 Yishun St 21 get?
Flats at Block 221 Yishun St 21 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.7% (from 11 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
11 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 11 | S$3,300/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 221 Yishun St 21?
Block 221 Yishun St 21 has 138 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$653,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$653,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$651,888 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$639,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 125 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 126 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 96 sqm | S$442,888 |
| Feb 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 126 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 126 sqm | S$590,000 |
What flat types are in Block 221 Yishun St 21?
Block 221 Yishun St 21 has 88 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 221 Yishun St 21?
Block 221 Yishun St 21 is an HDB block in Yishun.
Block 221 Yishun St 21 is an HDB block located along Yishun St 21. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 88 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 221 Yishun St 21, Singapore 760221. 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 490m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 9 for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Chong Pang Market & Food Centre # for food options, Yishun Neighbourhood Pk for greenery and recreation, Yishun Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Nee Soon East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 221 Yishun St 21 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 221 Yishun St 21 is Yishun MRT, about 490 m away (~8 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Yishun MRT490 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Xishan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority190 m
- Yishun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority223 m
- Yishun Town Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km274 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority353 m
- Northland Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km505 m
- Chongfu SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority632 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km752 m
- Jiemin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority918 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 221 Yishun St 21?
Buying a flat at Block 221 Yishun St 21 (~S$590k) needs about S$4,703/mo in income and S$2,215/mo in repayments, after S$12,300 stamp duty and a S$148k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$590k) — 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$12,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$148k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,215/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,703/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 221 Yishun St 21
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 221 Yishun St 21 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 221 Yishun St 21 have recently resold for a median of about S$590k (S$435 psf), from 138 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 221 Yishun St 21 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$216k; 5-Room ≈ S$590k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 221 Yishun St 21 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 221 Yishun St 21 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 221 Yishun St 21?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 221 Yishun St 21 is about 6.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$590k. 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 221 Yishun St 21?⌄
For a flat at about S$590k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,703/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,215/mo after a S$148k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 221 Yishun St 21?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 221 Yishun St 21 is Yishun MRT, about 490 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 221 Yishun St 21?⌄
Xishan Primary School, Yishun Primary School, Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School, Chongfu School are within 1 km of Block 221 Yishun St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.