Block 740 Yishun Ave 5
740 Yishun Ave 5, Singapore 760740
Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1984, with 153 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$420k (67 sqm), from 233 resales on record. The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 740 Yishun Ave 5?
Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1984, with 153 dwelling units.
- Town
- Yishun
- Planning area
- Yishun
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 153
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$420k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 740 Yishun Ave 5?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$420k (S$557 psf), from 233 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 214 | S$408,000recent | 67 sqm | S$557 psf |
| 4-Room | 19 | S$365,000recent | 93 sqm | S$365 psf |
“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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 740 Yishun Ave 5?
Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 has 233 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$478,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$478,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$433,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$438,888 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$433,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$425,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$402,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$408,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$345,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$472,888 |
What flat types are in Block 740 Yishun Ave 5?
Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 has 153 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 is Yishun MRT, about 326 m away (~5 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Yishun MRT326 m · ~5 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Jiemin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority332 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority348 m
- Yishun Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority422 m
- Yishun Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km437 m
- Yishun Innova Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km693 m
- Yishun Town Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km704 m
- Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km713 m
- Xishan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority726 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 740 Yishun Ave 5?
Buying a flat at Block 740 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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 740 Yishun Ave 5
What is the resale price at Block 740 Yishun Ave 5?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 have recently resold around S$420k (67 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$408k; 4-Room ≈ S$365k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 740 Yishun Ave 5?⌄
Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 has approximately 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 740 Yishun Ave 5?⌄
Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 has 153 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 740 Yishun Ave 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 is Yishun MRT, about 326 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 740 Yishun Ave 5?⌄
Jiemin Primary School, Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School, Yishun Primary School, Xishan Primary School are within 1 km of Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 sits in Yishun, in the Yishun planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈58 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
