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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$604k (122 sqm), from 104 resales on record. 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
- 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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 838 Yishun St 81
What is the resale price at Block 838 Yishun St 81?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 838 Yishun St 81 have recently resold around S$604k (122 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 838 Yishun St 81 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$445k; 5-Room ≈ S$572k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 838 Yishun St 81?⌄
Block 838 Yishun St 81 has approximately 61 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1987). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 838 Yishun St 81?⌄
Block 838 Yishun St 81 has 99 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 838 Yishun St 81 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 838 Yishun St 81 sits in Yishun, in the Yishun planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈61 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
