Blk 161 Bishan Street 13 — HDB resale prices
HDB resale prices, Bishan · 5-Room · built 1987
median resale price, last 24 months
3 sales in that window · as of Sep 2026
How it compares
Blk 161 Bishan Street 13 is an HDB block in Bishan (completed in 1987, 22 storeys, 98 units). As of Sep 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $978,000, about 15% above the Bishan median, from 3 sales. 96 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Price by year
At a glance
Unit mix (sold): 4-room ×4 · 5-room ×94
Prices by flat type — last 24 months (as of Sep 2026)
Median monthly rent at this block: $4,000/mo (3 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~4.9% (Bishan average: ~5.1%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 48% of Bishan blocks with recent sales.
What the price model says
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $845,495–$945,239 (central estimate $895,367). Recent sales — median $974,343 — sit above that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
Median resale price by year
| 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 | $943,444 | $943,444 | 2 |
Records
| Record sale | $1,100,000 (5-Room, 2025-05) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $140,000 (1993-02) |
| Busiest year | 1997 · 8 sales |
| Total transacted | $51.3M across 96 sales |
Recent resale transactions
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 121 m² | $908,888 |
| 2026-05 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 121 m² | $978,000 |
| 2025-05 | 5-Room | 22–24 | 128 m² | $1,100,000 |
| 2024-07 | 5-Room | 19–21 | 131 m² | $1,086,000 |
| 2024-07 | 5-Room | 19–21 | 121 m² | $990,000 |
| 2024-06 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 131 m² | $951,000 |
| 2024-01 | 5-Room | 19–21 | 121 m² | $962,000 |
| 2023-12 | 4-Room | 04–06 | 104 m² | $665,000 |
| 2023-11 | 4-Room | 07–09 | 104 m² | $777,000 |
| 2022-10 | 5-Room | 07–09 | 121 m² | $860,000 |
| 2021-07 | 5-Room | 13–15 | 121 m² | $780,000 |
| 2021-06 | 5-Room | 13–15 | 121 m² | $760,000 |
| 2019-12 | 5-Room | 16–18 | 131 m² | $788,000 |
| 2019-10 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 127 m² | $690,000 |
| 2019-09 | 5-Room | 16–18 | 121 m² | $735,000 |
| 2018-08 | 5-Room | 19–21 | 131 m² | $820,000 |
| 2018-05 | 5-Room | 19–21 | 131 m² | $828,000 |
| 2018-04 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 121 m² | $718,000 |
| 2017-07 | 5-Room | 07–09 | 127 m² | $760,000 |
| 2017-06 | 5-Room | 04–06 | 121 m² | $695,000 |
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Quick answers
How much does a flat at Blk 161 Bishan Street 13 cost?
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $978,000 (3 sales, as of Sep 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
Is Blk 161 Bishan Street 13 fairly priced?
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $845,495–$945,239 (central estimate $895,367). Recent sales — median $974,343 — sit above that range.
What is the rent at Blk 161 Bishan Street 13?
The median monthly rent is $4,000/mo over the last 12 months (3 contracts).
How old is Blk 161 Bishan Street 13?
The block was completed in 1987 and its 99-year lease runs from 1988.