Block 640 Yishun St 61
640 Yishun St 61, Singapore 760640
Block 640 Yishun St 61 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1986, with 68 dwelling units. Across 79 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$450k (S$447 psf, 91 sqm). The lease has approximately 65 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 640 Yishun St 61?
Block 640 Yishun St 61 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1986, with 68 dwelling units.
- Town
- Yishun
- Planning area
- Yishun
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 68
- Flat model
- Simplified · New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$450k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 65 years
What are resale prices at Block 640 Yishun St 61?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$450k (S$447 psf), from 79 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 29 | S$275,000recent | 64 sqm | S$399 psf |
| 4-Room | 27 | S$401,000recent | 91 sqm | S$406 psf |
| Executive | 23 | S$465,000recent | 164 sqm | S$263 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 640 Yishun St 61 get?
Flats at Block 640 Yishun St 61 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.2% (from 15 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
15 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 3 | S$2,000/mo |
| 3-Room | 9 | S$2,700/mo |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$3,000/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 Oct 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 640 Yishun St 61?
Block 640 Yishun St 61 has 79 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$550,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Jul 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 164 sqm | S$1,080,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Mar 2023 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 164 sqm | S$975,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 105 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Jul 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Feb 2019 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$238,000 |
| Jul 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$233,000 |
What flat types are in Block 640 Yishun St 61?
Block 640 Yishun St 61 has 68 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Simplified / New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 640 Yishun St 61?
Block 640 Yishun St 61 is an HDB block in Yishun.
Block 640 Yishun St 61 is an HDB block located along Yishun St 61. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 68 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 640 Yishun St 61, Singapore 760640. 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 Khatib MRT, approximately 766m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 9 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Yishun Park Hawker Centre for food options, Yishun Pk for greenery and recreation, Khatib Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Nee Soon South Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 640 Yishun St 61 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 640 Yishun St 61 is Khatib MRT, about 766 m away (~12 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Khatib MRT766 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Northland Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority236 m
- Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km258 m
- Naval Base Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority529 m
- Orchid Park Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km647 m
- Northbrooks Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km705 m
- Naval Base Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km882 m
- Huamin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority893 m
- Peiying 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 640 Yishun St 61?
Buying a flat at Block 640 Yishun St 61 (~S$450k) needs about S$3,587/mo in income and S$1,690/mo in repayments, after S$8,100 stamp duty and a S$113k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$450k) — 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$8,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$113k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,690/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,587/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 640 Yishun St 61
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 640 Yishun St 61 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 640 Yishun St 61 have recently resold for a median of about S$450k (S$447 psf), from 79 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 640 Yishun St 61 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$275k; 4-Room ≈ S$401k; Executive ≈ S$465k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 640 Yishun St 61 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 640 Yishun St 61 has about 65 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). 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 640 Yishun St 61?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 640 Yishun St 61 is about 7.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$450k. 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 640 Yishun St 61?⌄
For a flat at about S$450k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,587/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,690/mo after a S$113k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 640 Yishun St 61?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 640 Yishun St 61 is Khatib MRT, about 766 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 640 Yishun St 61?⌄
Northland Primary School, Naval Base Primary School, Huamin Primary School are within 1 km of Block 640 Yishun St 61 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.