Block 229 Yishun St 21
229 Yishun St 21, Singapore 760229
Block 229 Yishun St 21 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1984, with 88 dwelling units. Across 123 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$475k (S$365 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 229 Yishun St 21?
Block 229 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$475k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 229 Yishun St 21?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$475k (S$365 psf), from 123 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 12 | S$220,000recent | 98 sqm | S$209 psf |
| 5-Room | 111 | S$475,000recent | 121 sqm | S$365 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 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 229 Yishun St 21 get?
Flats at Block 229 Yishun St 21 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.1% (from 22 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
22 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 22 | S$3,200/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 229 Yishun St 21?
Block 229 Yishun St 21 has 123 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$580,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$678,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$610,088 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$498,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Feb 2020 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$418,888 |
| Sept 2019 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 98 sqm | S$305,000 |
| Feb 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 125 sqm | S$415,000 |
| May 2018 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$410,000 |
What flat types are in Block 229 Yishun St 21?
Block 229 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 229 Yishun St 21?
Block 229 Yishun St 21 is an HDB block in Yishun.
Block 229 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 229 Yishun St 21, Singapore 760229. 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 655m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 9 for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, 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 229 Yishun St 21 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 229 Yishun St 21 is Yishun MRT, about 655 m away (~10 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Yishun MRT655 m · ~10 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 priority172 m
- Yishun Town Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km305 m
- Northland Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km338 m
- Yishun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority385 m
- Chongfu SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority453 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority512 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km841 m
- Jiemin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 229 Yishun St 21?
Buying a flat at Block 229 Yishun St 21 (~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 229 Yishun St 21
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 229 Yishun St 21 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 229 Yishun St 21 have recently resold for a median of about S$475k (S$365 psf), from 123 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 229 Yishun St 21 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$220k; 5-Room ≈ S$475k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 229 Yishun St 21 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 229 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 229 Yishun St 21?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 229 Yishun St 21 is about 8.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/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 229 Yishun St 21?⌄
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 229 Yishun St 21?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 229 Yishun St 21 is Yishun MRT, about 655 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 229 Yishun St 21?⌄
Xishan Primary School, Yishun Primary School, Chongfu School, Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School are within 1 km of Block 229 Yishun St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.