Block 708 Yishun Ave 5
708 Yishun Ave 5, Singapore 760708
Block 708 Yishun Ave 5 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1983, with 32 dwelling units. Across 23 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$318k (S$441 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 708 Yishun Ave 5?
Block 708 Yishun Ave 5 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1983, with 32 dwelling units.
- Town
- Yishun
- Planning area
- Yishun
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 32
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$318k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 708 Yishun Ave 5?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$318k (S$441 psf), from 23 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 18 | S$328,000recent | 67 sqm | S$455 psf |
| 4-Room | 5 | S$310,000recent | 92 sqm | S$313 psf |
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“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 Aug 2024.
What has recently sold at Block 708 Yishun Ave 5?
Block 708 Yishun Ave 5 has 23 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$383,888 in Aug 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$383,888 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$378,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$348,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$332,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$318,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$328,000 |
| Dec 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 92 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 92 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Oct 2017 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$290,000 |
| Aug 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$260,000 |
What flat types are in Block 708 Yishun Ave 5?
Block 708 Yishun Ave 5 has 32 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 708 Yishun Ave 5?
Block 708 Yishun Ave 5 is an HDB block in Yishun.
Block 708 Yishun Ave 5 is an HDB block located along Yishun Ave 5. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 32 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 708 Yishun Ave 5, Singapore 760708. 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 875m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 9 for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET (1996) PTE 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 708 Yishun Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 708 Yishun Ave 5 is Yishun MRT, about 875 m away (~14 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Yishun MRT875 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Yishun Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km189 m
- Jiemin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority380 m
- Yishun Innova Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km588 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority810 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km864 m
- Yishun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority928 m
- Naval Base Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Yishun Town Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 708 Yishun Ave 5?
Buying a flat at Block 708 Yishun Ave 5 (~S$318k) needs about S$2,535/mo in income and S$1,194/mo in repayments, after S$4,560 stamp duty and a S$80k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$318k) — 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$4,560
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$80k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,194/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,535/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 708 Yishun Ave 5
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 708 Yishun Ave 5 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 708 Yishun Ave 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$318k (S$441 psf), from 23 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 708 Yishun Ave 5 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$328k; 4-Room ≈ S$310k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 708 Yishun Ave 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 708 Yishun Ave 5 has about 59 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 708 Yishun Ave 5?⌄
For a flat at about S$318k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,535/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,194/mo after a S$80k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 708 Yishun Ave 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 708 Yishun Ave 5 is Yishun MRT, about 875 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 708 Yishun Ave 5?⌄
Jiemin Primary School, Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School, Yishun Primary School are within 1 km of Block 708 Yishun Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.