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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$445k (84 sqm), from 145 resales on record. 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$445k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$445k (S$431 psf), from 145 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 94 | S$320,000recent | 84 sqm | S$354 psf |
| 5-Room | 51 | S$460,000recent | 122 sqm | S$350 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 Dec 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd?
Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd has 145 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$620,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$504,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$320,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$445,000 |
What flat types are in Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd?
Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd has 90 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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$445k) needs about S$3,547/mo in income and S$1,671/mo in repayments, after S$7,950 stamp duty and a S$111k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$445k) — 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$7,950
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$111k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,671/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,547/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 257 Yishun Ring Rd
What is the resale price at Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd have recently resold around S$445k (84 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$320k; 5-Room ≈ S$460k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd?⌄
Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd has approximately 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd?⌄
Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd has 90 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 257 Yishun Ring Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 257 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 (≈59 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
