Block 298 Yishun St 20
298 Yishun St 20, Singapore 760298
Block 298 Yishun St 20 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1999, with 96 dwelling units. Across 61 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$590k (S$489 psf, 111 sqm). The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 298 Yishun St 20?
Block 298 Yishun St 20 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1999, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Yishun
- Planning area
- Yishun
- Completed
- 1999
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$590k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 298 Yishun St 20?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$590k (S$489 psf), from 61 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 61 | S$590,000recent | 111 sqm | S$489 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 1 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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 298 Yishun St 20 get?
Flats at Block 298 Yishun St 20 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.7% (from 17 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
17 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 17 | S$3,300/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 298 Yishun St 20?
Block 298 Yishun St 20 has 61 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$625,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 112 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 111 sqm | S$653,888 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$628,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 113 sqm | S$590,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 112 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 112 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 111 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 111 sqm | S$583,888 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 112 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$578,888 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 111 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 111 sqm | S$505,000 |
What flat types are in Block 298 Yishun St 20?
Block 298 Yishun St 20 has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 298 Yishun St 20?
Block 298 Yishun St 20 is an HDB block in Yishun.
Block 298 Yishun St 20 is an HDB block located along Yishun St 20. The block is recorded as completed around 1999, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 298 Yishun St 20, Singapore 760298. 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 707m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 9 for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Chong Pang Market & Food Centre # for food options, 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 298 Yishun St 20 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 298 Yishun St 20 is Yishun MRT, about 707 m away (~11 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Yishun MRT707 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Yishun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority290 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority378 m
- Xishan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority395 m
- Yishun Town Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km513 m
- Chongfu SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority552 m
- Northland Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km560 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km596 m
- Jiemin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 298 Yishun St 20?
Buying a flat at Block 298 Yishun St 20 (~S$590k) needs about S$4,703/mo in income and S$2,215/mo in repayments, after S$12,300 stamp duty and a S$148k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$590k) — 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$12,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$148k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,215/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,703/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 298 Yishun St 20
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 298 Yishun St 20 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 298 Yishun St 20 have recently resold for a median of about S$590k (S$489 psf), from 61 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 298 Yishun St 20 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 298 Yishun St 20 has about 74 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1999). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 298 Yishun St 20?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 298 Yishun St 20 is about 6.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$590k. 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 298 Yishun St 20?⌄
For a flat at about S$590k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,703/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,215/mo after a S$148k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 298 Yishun St 20?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 298 Yishun St 20 is Yishun MRT, about 707 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 298 Yishun St 20?⌄
Yishun Primary School, Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School, Xishan Primary School, Chongfu School are within 1 km of Block 298 Yishun St 20 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.