HDBOCRYishun

Block 279 Yishun St 22

279 Yishun St 22, Singapore 760279

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Apr 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 279 Yishun St 22 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1984, with 114 dwelling units. Across 197 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$455k (S$459 psf, 84 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 279 Yishun St 22?

Key Takeaway

Block 279 Yishun St 22 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1984, with 114 dwelling units.

Town
Yishun
Planning area
Yishun
Completed
1984
Storeys
12
Total units
114
Flat model
Simplified · Model A
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$455k
Last transacted
Apr 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 58 years
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What are resale prices at Block 279 Yishun St 22?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$455k (S$459 psf), from 197 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room197S$455,000recent84 sqmS$459 psf

Live now: 1 flat listed for sale at this block and 3 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 Apr 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 279 Yishun St 22 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 279 Yishun St 22 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.1% (from 6 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$2,300/mo

6 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

6.1%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$27,600

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
4-Room6S$2,300/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 279 Yishun St 22?

Key Takeaway

Block 279 Yishun St 22 has 197 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$455,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Apr 20264-Room07 TO 0984 sqmS$455,000
Apr 20264-Room10 TO 12104 sqmS$508,000
Jan 20254-Room01 TO 03104 sqmS$530,000
Dec 20234-Room04 TO 0684 sqmS$490,000
Nov 20234-Room04 TO 06104 sqmS$470,000
Sept 20234-Room10 TO 1284 sqmS$425,000
Aug 20234-Room04 TO 0684 sqmS$418,000
Aug 20234-Room07 TO 0984 sqmS$460,000
Mar 20234-Room07 TO 0984 sqmS$390,000
Jan 20234-Room04 TO 0684 sqmS$415,000
Aug 20224-Room07 TO 09104 sqmS$480,000
Jul 20224-Room01 TO 0390 sqmS$406,888
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What flat types are in Block 279 Yishun St 22?

Key Takeaway

Block 279 Yishun St 22 has 114 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Simplified / Model A model.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 114
6

Where is Block 279 Yishun St 22?

Key Takeaway

Block 279 Yishun St 22 is an HDB block in Yishun.

Block 279 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 114 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.

The address is Block 279 Yishun St 22, Singapore 760279. 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 Canberra MRT Exit B, approximately 969m away, around 15 minutes on foot. 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.

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How far is Block 279 Yishun St 22 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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 priority214 m
  • Northland Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km416 m
  • Xishan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority547 m
  • Yishun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority665 m
  • Yishun Town Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km678 m
  • Ahmad Ibrahim Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority762 m
  • Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km890 m
  • Jiemin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Northpoint City · 981 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 252 mPark: Yishun Neighbourhood Pk · 268 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 279 Yishun St 22?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 279 Yishun St 22 (~S$455k) needs about S$3,627/mo in income and S$1,708/mo in repayments, after S$8,250 stamp duty and a S$114k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$455k) — 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$8,250

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$114k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,708/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,627/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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What have flats at Block 279 Yishun St 22 sold for recently?

Recent sales at Block 279 Yishun St 22 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 279 Yishun St 22

How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 279 Yishun St 22 cost?

4-Room flats at Block 279 Yishun St 22 have recently resold for a median of about S$455k (S$459 psf), from 197 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

Is Block 279 Yishun St 22 worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 279 Yishun St 22 has about 58 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 279 Yishun St 22?

Gross rental yield at Block 279 Yishun St 22 is about 6.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,300/mo against a resale price of about S$455k. 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 279 Yishun St 22?

For a flat at about S$455k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,627/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,708/mo after a S$114k 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 279 Yishun St 22?

Chongfu School, Xishan Primary School, Yishun Primary School, Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School are within 1 km of Block 279 Yishun St 22 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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