Block 701 Yishun Ave 5
701 Yishun Ave 5, Singapore 760701
Block 701 Yishun Ave 5 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1983, with 175 dwelling units. Across 280 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$420k (S$555 psf, 68 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 701 Yishun Ave 5?
Block 701 Yishun Ave 5 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1983, with 175 dwelling units.
- Town
- Yishun
- Planning area
- Yishun
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 175
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$420k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 701 Yishun Ave 5?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$420k (S$555 psf), from 280 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 250 | S$410,000recent | 68 sqm | S$555 psf |
| 4-Room | 30 | S$352,000recent | 93 sqm | S$352 psf |
Live now: 10 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$400k) 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 701 Yishun Ave 5 get?
Flats at Block 701 Yishun Ave 5 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,400/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$28,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,400/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 701 Yishun Ave 5?
Block 701 Yishun Ave 5 has 280 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$400,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$480,888 |
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 sqm | S$422,500 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$406,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$420,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$472,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 sqm | S$400,000 |
What flat types are in Block 701 Yishun Ave 5?
Block 701 Yishun Ave 5 has 175 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 701 Yishun Ave 5?
Block 701 Yishun Ave 5 is an HDB block in Yishun.
Block 701 Yishun Ave 5 is an HDB block located along Yishun Ave 5. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 175 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 701 Yishun Ave 5, Singapore 760701. 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 688m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 9 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Chong Pang Market & Food Centre # for food options, Platina Rd Pg for greenery and recreation, and Chong Pang Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 701 Yishun Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 701 Yishun Ave 5 is Yishun MRT, about 688 m away (~11 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Yishun MRT688 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Yishun Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km203 m
- Jiemin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority308 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority579 m
- Yishun Innova Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km646 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km686 m
- Yishun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority697 m
- Yishun Town Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Xishan Primary SchoolPrimary 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 701 Yishun Ave 5?
Buying a flat at Block 701 Yishun Ave 5 (~S$420k) needs about S$3,348/mo in income and S$1,577/mo in repayments, after S$7,200 stamp duty and a S$105k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$420k) — 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$7,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$105k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,577/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,348/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 701 Yishun Ave 5 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 701 Yishun Ave 5
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 701 Yishun Ave 5 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 701 Yishun Ave 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$420k (S$555 psf), from 280 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 701 Yishun Ave 5 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$410k; 4-Room ≈ S$352k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 701 Yishun Ave 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 701 Yishun Ave 5 has about 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). 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 701 Yishun Ave 5?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 701 Yishun Ave 5 is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,400/mo against a resale price of about S$420k. 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 701 Yishun Ave 5?⌄
For a flat at about S$420k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,348/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,577/mo after a S$105k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 701 Yishun Ave 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 701 Yishun Ave 5 is Yishun MRT, about 688 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 701 Yishun Ave 5?⌄
Jiemin Primary School, Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School, Yishun Primary School are within 1 km of Block 701 Yishun Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.