Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd
242 Yishun Ring Rd, Singapore 760242
Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1984, with 139 dwelling units. Across 225 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$443k (S$555 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd?
Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1984, with 139 dwelling units.
- Town
- Yishun
- Planning area
- Yishun
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 139
- Flat model
- New Generation · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$443k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$443k (S$555 psf), from 225 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 127 | S$382,000recent | 67 sqm | S$530 psf |
| 4-Room | 84 | S$460,000recent | 94 sqm | S$432 psf |
| 5-Room | 14 | S$455,500recent | 134 sqm | S$316 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 Nov 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd get?
Flats at Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,400/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$28,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 22 | S$2,300/mo |
| 4-Room | 5 | S$2,400/mo |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$1,200/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd?
Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd has 225 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$430,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 134 sqm | S$759,250 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 134 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$443,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$434,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 96 sqm | S$493,888 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$400,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$528,888 |
What flat types are in Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd?
Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd has 139 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd?
Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd is an HDB block in Yishun.
Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd is an HDB block located along Yishun Ring Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 139 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd, Singapore 760242. 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 668m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 9 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Yishun Pond Pk for greenery and recreation, Yishun Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Nee Soon East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd is Yishun MRT, about 668 m away (~10 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Yishun MRT668 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Yishun Town Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km222 m
- Xishan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority269 m
- Northland Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km344 m
- Chongfu SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority638 m
- Yishun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority667 m
- Huamin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority790 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority792 m
- North View 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 242 Yishun Ring Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd (~S$443k) needs about S$3,531/mo in income and S$1,663/mo in repayments, after S$7,890 stamp duty and a S$111k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$443k) — 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$7,890
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$111k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,663/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,531/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 242 Yishun Ring Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$443k (S$555 psf), from 225 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$382k; 4-Room ≈ S$460k; 5-Room ≈ S$456k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd has about 59 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 242 Yishun Ring Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd is about 6.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,400/mo against a resale price of about S$443k. 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 242 Yishun Ring Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$443k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,531/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,663/mo after a S$111k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd is Yishun MRT, about 668 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd?⌄
Xishan Primary School, Chongfu School, Yishun Primary School, Huamin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 242 Yishun Ring Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.