Block 879 Yishun St 81
879 Yishun St 81, Singapore 760879
Block 879 Yishun St 81 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1986, with 110 dwelling units. Across 202 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$509 psf, 84 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 879 Yishun St 81?
Block 879 Yishun St 81 is an HDB block in Yishun, completed in 1986, with 110 dwelling units.
- Town
- Yishun
- Planning area
- Yishun
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 110
- Flat model
- Simplified · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$500k
- Last transacted
- May 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 879 Yishun St 81?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$509 psf), from 202 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 202 | S$500,000recent | 84 sqm | S$509 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 2 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 May 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 879 Yishun St 81 get?
Flats at Block 879 Yishun St 81 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.7% (from 21 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
21 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 21 | S$2,800/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 Sept 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 879 Yishun St 81?
Block 879 Yishun St 81 has 202 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$500,000 in May 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$570,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$403,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$420,000 |
What flat types are in Block 879 Yishun St 81?
Block 879 Yishun St 81 has 110 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Simplified / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 879 Yishun St 81?
Block 879 Yishun St 81 is an HDB block in Yishun.
Block 879 Yishun St 81 is an HDB block located along Yishun St 81. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 110 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 879 Yishun St 81, Singapore 760879. 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 478m away, around 8 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 879 Yishun St 81 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 879 Yishun St 81 is Khatib MRT, about 478 m away (~8 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Khatib MRT478 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Orchid Park Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km217 m
- Naval Base Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority363 m
- Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km551 m
- Peiying Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority706 m
- Naval Base Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km787 m
- Northland Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority902 m
- Northbrooks Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Yishun Innova Junior CollegeJunior college1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 879 Yishun St 81?
Buying a flat at Block 879 Yishun St 81 (~S$500k) needs about S$3,986/mo in income and S$1,877/mo in repayments, after S$9,600 stamp duty and a S$125k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$500k) — 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$9,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$125k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,877/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,986/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 879 Yishun St 81
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 879 Yishun St 81 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 879 Yishun St 81 have recently resold for a median of about S$500k (S$509 psf), from 202 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 879 Yishun St 81 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 879 Yishun St 81 has about 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). 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 879 Yishun St 81?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 879 Yishun St 81 is about 6.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$500k. 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 879 Yishun St 81?⌄
For a flat at about S$500k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,986/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,877/mo after a S$125k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 879 Yishun St 81?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 879 Yishun St 81 is Khatib MRT, about 478 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 879 Yishun St 81?⌄
Naval Base Primary School, Peiying Primary School, Northland Primary School are within 1 km of Block 879 Yishun St 81 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.