Block 838 Yishun St 81
838 Yishun St 81, Singapore 760838
Block 838 Yishun St 81 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1987, with 99 dwelling units. Across 104 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$604k (S$518 psf, 122 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 838 Yishun St 81?
Block 838 Yishun St 81 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1987, with 99 dwelling units.
- Town
- Yishun
- Planning area
- Yishun
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 99
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$604k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 838 Yishun St 81?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$604k (S$518 psf), from 104 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 59 | S$445,000recent | 104 sqm | S$398 psf |
| 5-Room | 45 | S$571,888recent | 127 sqm | S$418 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 Jul 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 838 Yishun St 81 get?
Flats at Block 838 Yishun St 81 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,350/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.7% (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,350/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$40,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 5 | S$3,520/mo |
| 4-Room | 7 | S$3,350/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 838 Yishun St 81?
Block 838 Yishun St 81 has 104 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$755,000 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$755,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 127 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$603,888 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$770,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$738,888 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 127 sqm | S$725,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 127 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 127 sqm | S$571,888 |
| Oct 2019 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$400,000 |
What flat types are in Block 838 Yishun St 81?
Block 838 Yishun St 81 has 99 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 838 Yishun St 81?
Block 838 Yishun St 81 is an HDB block in Yishun.
Block 838 Yishun St 81 is an HDB block located along Yishun St 81. The block is recorded as completed around 1987, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 99 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 838 Yishun St 81, Singapore 760838. 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 125m away, around 2 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 9 for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Khatib Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Nee Soon South Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 838 Yishun St 81 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 838 Yishun St 81 is Khatib MRT, about 125 m away (~2 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Khatib MRT125 m · ~2 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Peiying Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority361 m
- Naval Base Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km431 m
- Orchid Park Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km493 m
- Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km528 m
- Naval Base Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority582 m
- Yishun Innova Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km956 m
- Northland Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority963 m
- Jiemin Primary SchoolPrimary 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 838 Yishun St 81?
Buying a flat at Block 838 Yishun St 81 (~S$604k) needs about S$4,814/mo in income and S$2,267/mo in repayments, after S$12,717 stamp duty and a S$151k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$604k) — 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$12,717
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$151k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,267/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,814/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 838 Yishun St 81
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 838 Yishun St 81 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 838 Yishun St 81 have recently resold for a median of about S$604k (S$518 psf), from 104 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 838 Yishun St 81 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$445k; 5-Room ≈ S$572k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 838 Yishun St 81 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 838 Yishun St 81 has about 61 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1987). 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 838 Yishun St 81?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 838 Yishun St 81 is about 6.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,350/mo against a resale price of about S$604k. 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 838 Yishun St 81?⌄
For a flat at about S$604k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,814/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,267/mo after a S$151k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 838 Yishun St 81?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 838 Yishun St 81 is Khatib MRT, about 125 m away (~2 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 838 Yishun St 81?⌄
Peiying Primary School, Naval Base Primary School, Northland Primary School are within 1 km of Block 838 Yishun St 81 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.