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. Across 234 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$420k (S$566 psf, 67 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$420k
- Last transacted
- Jun 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$566 psf), from 234 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 215 | S$420,000recent | 67 sqm | S$566 psf |
| 4-Room | 19 | S$365,000recent | 93 sqm | S$365 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$435k) 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 get?
Flats at Block 740 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 740 Yishun Ave 5?
Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 has 234 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$445,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$445,000 |
| 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 |
What flat types are in Block 740 Yishun Ave 5?
Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 has 153 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 740 Yishun Ave 5?
Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 is an HDB block in Yishun.
Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 is an HDB block located along Yishun Ave 5. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 153 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 740 Yishun Ave 5, Singapore 760740. 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 326m away, around 5 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, Yishun Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Chong Pang Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 740 Yishun Ave 5
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$420k (S$566 psf), from 234 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$420k; 4-Room ≈ S$365k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 740 Yishun Ave 5 has about 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). 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 740 Yishun Ave 5?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 740 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 740 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 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.