Block 278 Yishun St 22
278 Yishun St 22, Singapore 760278
Block 278 Yishun St 22 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1984, with 136 dwelling units. Across 201 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$435k (S$454 psf, 84 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 278 Yishun St 22?
Block 278 Yishun St 22 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1984, with 136 dwelling units.
- Town
- Yishun
- Planning area
- Yishun
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 136
- Flat model
- Simplified · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$435k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 278 Yishun St 22?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$435k (S$454 psf), from 201 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 201 | S$435,000recent | 84 sqm | S$454 psf |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$520k) and 2 for rent — 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 Nov 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 278 Yishun St 22 get?
Flats at Block 278 Yishun St 22 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$2,500/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 278 Yishun St 22?
Block 278 Yishun St 22 has 201 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$435,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$562,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$417,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$418,888 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 90 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$408,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$395,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$408,000 |
What flat types are in Block 278 Yishun St 22?
Block 278 Yishun St 22 has 136 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Simplified / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 278 Yishun St 22?
Block 278 Yishun St 22 is an HDB block in Yishun.
Block 278 Yishun St 22 is an HDB block located along Yishun St 22. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 136 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 278 Yishun St 22, Singapore 760278. It is part of District 27, Yishun / Sembawang, the Yishun planning area. The block falls within the North Region and the OCR market segment.
Nearby amenities include Junction 9 for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE 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 278 Yishun St 22 from MRT and schools?
7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Chongfu SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority121 m
- Northland Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km349 m
- Xishan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority541 m
- Yishun Town Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km667 m
- Yishun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority716 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority821 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km978 m
- Huamin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 278 Yishun St 22?
Buying a flat at Block 278 Yishun St 22 (~S$435k) needs about S$3,468/mo in income and S$1,633/mo in repayments, after S$7,650 stamp duty and a S$109k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$435k) — 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$7,650
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$109k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,633/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,468/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 278 Yishun St 22 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 278 Yishun St 22
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 278 Yishun St 22 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 278 Yishun St 22 have recently resold for a median of about S$435k (S$454 psf), from 201 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 278 Yishun St 22 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 278 Yishun St 22 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 278 Yishun St 22?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 278 Yishun St 22 is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$435k. 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 278 Yishun St 22?⌄
For a flat at about S$435k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,468/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,633/mo after a S$109k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 278 Yishun St 22?⌄
Chongfu School, Xishan Primary School, Yishun Primary School, Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School are within 1 km of Block 278 Yishun St 22 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.