Blk 196 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan (completed in 1986, 8 storeys, 84 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $867,444, about 10% above the Bishan median, from 4 sales. 107 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Bishan |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1986 |
| Lease from | 1987 |
| Storeys | 8 |
| Dwelling units | 84 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×36 · 5-room ×48 |
| Recorded resales | 107 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $739,388 | $8,802/m² | 2 |
| 5-Room | $997,944 | $8,180/m² | 2 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,850/mo (4 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~5.3% (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 20% of Bishan blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $650,657–$727,854 (central estimate $689,256). Recent sales — median $746,065 — sit above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | $102,500 | $185,510 | 6 |
| 1992 | $166,000 | $293,842 | 2 |
| 1993 | $260,000 | $449,927 | 3 |
| 1994 | $330,000 | $553,923 | 5 |
| 1995 | $400,000 | $660,036 | 5 |
| 1996 | $343,500 | $559,089 | 4 |
| 1997 | $450,000 | $717,910 | 7 |
| 1998 | $457,995 | $732,657 | 8 |
| 1999 | $330,000 | $527,777 | 7 |
| 2000 | $401,750 | $633,977 | 4 |
| 2001 | $433,444 | $677,130 | 6 |
| 2002 | $253,000 | $396,793 | 3 |
| 2003 | $400,000 | $624,294 | 1 |
| 2004 | $338,000 | $518,853 | 3 |
| 2005 | $350,000 | $534,743 | 5 |
| 2006 | $407,500 | $616,637 | 4 |
| 2007 | $385,000 | $570,551 | 1 |
| 2008 | $470,000 | $653,175 | 2 |
| 2009 | $392,500 | $542,281 | 2 |
| 2010 | $440,000 | $591,184 | 1 |
| 2012 | $593,500 | $724,450 | 2 |
| 2013 | $560,444 | $668,303 | 2 |
| 2014 | $770,000 | $908,791 | 3 |
| 2015 | $632,000 | $749,838 | 2 |
| 2016 | $770,000 | $918,428 | 1 |
| 2017 | $506,888 | $601,130 | 3 |
| 2018 | $748,000 | $883,198 | 3 |
| 2019 | $450,000 | $528,337 | 1 |
| 2020 | $701,000 | $824,452 | 2 |
| 2021 | $850,000 | $977,063 | 1 |
| 2022 | $938,000 | $1,015,929 | 1 |
| 2023 | $826,500 | $853,893 | 2 |
| 2024 | $744,944 | $751,671 | 4 |
| 2025 | $995,000 | $995,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $1,000,888 (5-Room, 2024-12) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $70,000 (1991-09) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 8 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +33% (+2.9%/yr, 2015→2025) |
| Total transacted | $47.2M across 107 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $995,000 |
| 2024-12 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 | $1,000,888 |
| 2024-10 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 | $739,888 |
| 2024-09 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 | $738,888 |
| 2024-04 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 | $750,000 |
| 2023-11 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $965,000 |
| 2023-09 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 | $688,000 |
| 2022-05 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $938,000 |
| 2021-01 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $850,000 |
| 2020-07 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 | $852,000 |
| 2020-07 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $550,000 |
| 2019-12 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 | $450,000 |
| 2018-10 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 | $748,000 |
| 2018-07 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 | $720,000 |
| 2018-03 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $750,000 |
| 2017-12 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 | $506,888 |
| 2017-11 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 | $500,000 |
| 2017-11 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 | $580,000 |
| 2016-11 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $770,000 |
| 2015-09 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 | $471,000 |
| 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 $867,444 (4 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $650,657–$727,854 (central estimate $689,256). Recent sales — median $746,065 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,850/mo over the last 12 months (4 contracts).
The block was completed in 1986 and its 99-year lease runs from 1987.