Block 840 Yishun St 81
840 Yishun St 81, Singapore 760840
Block 840 Yishun St 81 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1987, with 132 dwelling units. Across 169 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$463k (S$499 psf, 103 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 840 Yishun St 81?
Block 840 Yishun St 81 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1987, with 132 dwelling units.
- Town
- Yishun
- Planning area
- Yishun
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 132
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$463k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 840 Yishun St 81?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$463k (S$499 psf), from 169 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 89 | S$337,000recent | 73 sqm | S$429 psf |
| 4-Room | 80 | S$463,000recent | 103 sqm | S$418 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block 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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 840 Yishun St 81 get?
Flats at Block 840 Yishun St 81 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.2% (from 21 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,400/mo
21 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$28,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 12 | S$2,200/mo |
| 3-Room | 9 | S$2,600/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 840 Yishun St 81?
Block 840 Yishun St 81 has 169 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$576,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$576,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 107 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 73 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 73 sqm | S$420,000 |
| May 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 73 sqm | S$395,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 73 sqm | S$412,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$548,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$512,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$463,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 sqm | S$343,800 |
What flat types are in Block 840 Yishun St 81?
Block 840 Yishun St 81 has 132 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 840 Yishun St 81?
Block 840 Yishun St 81 is an HDB block in Yishun.
Block 840 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 132 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 840 Yishun St 81, Singapore 760840. 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 192m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 9 for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Khatib Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Nee Soon South Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 840 Yishun St 81 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 840 Yishun St 81 is Khatib MRT, about 192 m away (~3 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Khatib MRT192 m · ~3 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 priority373 m
- Naval Base Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km485 m
- Orchid Park Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km497 m
- Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km590 m
- Naval Base Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority602 m
- Northland Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Yishun Innova Junior CollegeJunior college1.0 km
- Jiemin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 840 Yishun St 81?
Buying a flat at Block 840 Yishun St 81 (~S$463k) needs about S$3,691/mo in income and S$1,738/mo in repayments, after S$8,490 stamp duty and a S$116k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$463k) — 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$8,490
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$116k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,738/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,691/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.
Wondering whether it will hold its value? See do HDB flats actually make money? →
Eyeing Block 840 Yishun St 81? Ask what it's worth.
Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
Recent sales at Block 840 Yishun St 81 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 840 Yishun St 81
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 840 Yishun St 81 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 840 Yishun St 81 have recently resold for a median of about S$463k (S$499 psf), from 169 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 840 Yishun St 81 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$337k; 4-Room ≈ S$463k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 840 Yishun St 81 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 840 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 840 Yishun St 81?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 840 Yishun St 81 is about 6.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,400/mo against a resale price of about S$463k. 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 840 Yishun St 81?⌄
For a flat at about S$463k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,691/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,738/mo after a S$116k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 840 Yishun St 81?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 840 Yishun St 81 is Khatib MRT, about 192 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 840 Yishun St 81?⌄
Peiying Primary School, Naval Base Primary School are within 1 km of Block 840 Yishun St 81 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
