Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd
256 Yishun Ring Rd, Singapore 760256
Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1984, with 15 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$267k (64 sqm), from 28 resales on record. The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd?
Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1984, with 15 dwelling units.
- Town
- Yishun
- Planning area
- Yishun
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 15
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$267k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$267k (S$370 psf), from 28 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 16 | S$260,000recent | 64 sqm | S$377 psf |
| 4-Room | 12 | S$167,000recent | 84 sqm | S$185 psf |
“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 Jan 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd?
Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd has 28 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$393,889 in Jan 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$393,889 |
| Apr 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$306,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$288,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$247,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$250,000 |
| Jul 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$260,000 |
| Oct 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$250,000 |
| Nov 2015 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$267,000 |
| Sept 2015 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$255,000 |
| Jan 2012 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Dec 2011 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$281,000 |
What flat types are in Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd?
Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd has 15 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd is Yishun MRT, about 757 m away (~12 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Yishun MRT757 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Northland Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km191 m
- Xishan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority257 m
- Yishun Town Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km288 m
- Chongfu SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority484 m
- Yishun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority660 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority789 m
- Huamin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority923 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd (~S$267k) needs about S$2,128/mo in income and S$1,002/mo in repayments, after S$3,540 stamp duty and a S$67k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$267k) — 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$3,540
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$67k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,002/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,128/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd
What is the resale price at Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd have recently resold around S$267k (64 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$260k; 4-Room ≈ S$167k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd?⌄
Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd has approximately 60 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd?⌄
Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd has 15 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd is Yishun MRT, about 757 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd?⌄
Xishan Primary School, Chongfu School, Yishun Primary School, Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School are within 1 km of Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd sits in Yishun, in the Yishun planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈60 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
