Blk 161 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan (completed in 1987, 22 storeys, 98 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $1,039,000, about 32% above the Bishan median, from 2 sales. 95 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Bishan |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1987 |
| Lease from | 1988 |
| Storeys | 22 |
| Dwelling units | 98 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×4 · 5-room ×94 |
| Recorded resales | 95 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | $1,039,000 | $8,338/m² | 2 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $4,000/mo (3 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~4.6% (Bishan average: ~5.4%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 28% of Bishan blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $887,419–$992,706 (central estimate $940,063). Recent sales — median $978,000 — sit within that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | $267,500 | $462,905 | 6 |
| 1994 | $335,000 | $562,316 | 7 |
| 1995 | $446,500 | $736,765 | 6 |
| 1996 | $510,000 | $830,089 | 5 |
| 1997 | $540,000 | $861,492 | 8 |
| 1998 | $432,500 | $691,872 | 4 |
| 1999 | $409,500 | $654,924 | 6 |
| 2000 | $435,000 | $686,447 | 3 |
| 2001 | $410,000 | $640,505 | 3 |
| 2002 | $405,000 | $635,182 | 5 |
| 2003 | $422,000 | $658,630 | 3 |
| 2004 | $392,000 | $601,746 | 1 |
| 2005 | $358,500 | $547,730 | 2 |
| 2007 | $412,500 | $611,304 | 2 |
| 2008 | $500,000 | $694,867 | 3 |
| 2009 | $483,000 | $667,317 | 1 |
| 2010 | $575,000 | $772,570 | 1 |
| 2011 | $602,000 | $768,488 | 1 |
| 2012 | $681,000 | $831,256 | 3 |
| 2014 | $500,000 | $590,124 | 1 |
| 2015 | $745,000 | $883,907 | 2 |
| 2017 | $695,000 | $824,216 | 5 |
| 2018 | $820,000 | $968,212 | 3 |
| 2019 | $735,000 | $862,951 | 3 |
| 2021 | $770,000 | $885,104 | 2 |
| 2022 | $860,000 | $931,449 | 1 |
| 2023 | $721,000 | $744,897 | 2 |
| 2024 | $976,000 | $984,813 | 4 |
| 2025 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | 1 |
| 2026 | $978,000 | $978,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $1,100,000 (5-Room, 2025-05) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $140,000 (1993-02) |
| Busiest year | 1997 · 8 sales |
| Total transacted | $50.4M across 95 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $978,000 |
| 2025-05 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 128 | $1,100,000 |
| 2024-07 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 121 | $990,000 |
| 2024-07 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 131 | $1,086,000 |
| 2024-06 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 131 | $951,000 |
| 2024-01 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 121 | $962,000 |
| 2023-12 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $665,000 |
| 2023-11 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $777,000 |
| 2022-10 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $860,000 |
| 2021-07 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 | $780,000 |
| 2021-06 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 | $760,000 |
| 2019-12 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 131 | $788,000 |
| 2019-10 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 127 | $690,000 |
| 2019-09 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 121 | $735,000 |
| 2018-08 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 131 | $820,000 |
| 2018-05 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 131 | $828,000 |
| 2018-04 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $718,000 |
| 2017-07 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 127 | $760,000 |
| 2017-06 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $580,000 |
| 2017-06 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $695,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 187 | $1,398,888 | $9,581/m² |
| 2. Blk 186 | $1,288,888 | $9,077/m² |
| 3. Blk 159 | $1,200,000 | $8,333/m² |
| 4. Blk 162 | $1,150,000 | $8,099/m² |
| 5. Blk 194 | $1,115,000 | $9,215/m² |
| 6. Blk 192 | $1,105,000 | $9,208/m² |
| 7. Blk 197 | $1,050,000 | $8,678/m² |
| 8. Blk 161 | $1,039,000 | $8,338/m² |
| 9. Blk 191 | $1,038,000 | $8,579/m² |
| 10. Blk 179 | $1,034,444 | $8,549/m² |
| 11. Blk 168 | $1,025,000 | $8,471/m² |
| 12. Blk 190 | $1,011,500 | $8,360/m² |
| 13. Blk 155 | $1,008,888 | $8,308/m² |
| 14. Blk 183 | $1,000,500 | $8,269/m² |
| 15. Blk 156 | $994,000 | $7,987/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 40 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $1,039,000 (2 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $887,419–$992,706 (central estimate $940,063). Recent sales — median $978,000 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $4,000/mo over the last 12 months (3 contracts).
The block was completed in 1987 and its 99-year lease runs from 1988.