Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd
257 Yishun Ring Rd, Singapore 760257
Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1985, with 90 dwelling units. Across 147 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$451 psf, 84 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd?
Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1985, with 90 dwelling units.
- Town
- Yishun
- Planning area
- Yishun
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 90
- Flat model
- Simplified · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$500k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$451 psf), from 147 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 96 | S$390,000recent | 84 sqm | S$431 psf |
| 5-Room | 51 | S$460,000recent | 122 sqm | S$350 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 5 for rent (median S$850/mo) — search all listings.
“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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd get?
Flats at Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.7% (from 18 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
18 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 13 | S$2,800/mo |
| 5-Room | 5 | 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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd?
Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd has 147 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$448,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$448,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$408,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$504,000 |
What flat types are in Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd?
Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd has 90 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Simplified / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd?
Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd is an HDB block in Yishun.
Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd is an HDB block located along Yishun Ring Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 90 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 257 Yishun Ring Rd, Singapore 760257. 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 754m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 9 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative 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 257 Yishun Ring Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd is Yishun MRT, about 754 m away (~12 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Yishun MRT754 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 km156 m
- Xishan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority224 m
- Yishun Town Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km291 m
- Chongfu SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority426 m
- Yishun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority610 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority740 m
- Huamin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority999 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 257 Yishun Ring Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd (~S$500k) needs about S$3,986/mo in income and S$1,877/mo in repayments, after S$9,600 stamp duty and a S$125k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$500k) — 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$9,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$125k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,877/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,986/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 257 Yishun Ring Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$500k (S$451 psf), from 147 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$390k; 5-Room ≈ S$460k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). 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 257 Yishun Ring Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd is about 6.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$500k. 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 257 Yishun Ring Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$500k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,986/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,877/mo after a S$125k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd is Yishun MRT, about 754 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd?⌄
Xishan Primary School, Chongfu School, Yishun Primary School, Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School are within 1 km of Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.