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. Across 28 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$267k (S$370 psf, 64 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Simplified
- 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 |
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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 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 of the Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd?
Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd is an HDB block in Yishun.
Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd is an HDB block located along Yishun Ring Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 15 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd, Singapore 760256. 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 757m away, around 12 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 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.
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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 256 Yishun Ring Rd
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$267k (S$370 psf), from 28 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$260k; 4-Room ≈ S$167k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd has about 60 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 256 Yishun Ring Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$267k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,128/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,002/mo after a S$67k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.