Blk 197 Bishan St 13 is an HDB block in Bishan (completed in 1986, 8 storeys, 96 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $1,050,000, about 33% above the Bishan median, from 1 sales. 105 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 | 96 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×63 · 5-room ×33 |
| Recorded resales | 105 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | $1,050,000 | $8,678/m² | 1 |
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 14% of Bishan blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $679,423–$760,033 (central estimate $719,728). Recent sales — median $746,634 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $190,000 | $355,701 | 1 |
| 1991 | $138,300 | $250,303 | 4 |
| 1992 | $126,000 | $223,037 | 2 |
| 1993 | $193,500 | $334,849 | 6 |
| 1994 | $255,000 | $428,032 | 2 |
| 1995 | $315,000 | $519,778 | 8 |
| 1996 | $480,000 | $781,260 | 5 |
| 1997 | $339,000 | $540,825 | 9 |
| 1998 | $292,000 | $467,114 | 9 |
| 1999 | $283,000 | $452,609 | 3 |
| 2000 | $282,500 | $445,796 | 6 |
| 2001 | $295,000 | $460,851 | 3 |
| 2002 | $260,000 | $407,771 | 1 |
| 2003 | $245,000 | $382,380 | 4 |
| 2004 | $279,500 | $429,051 | 4 |
| 2005 | $260,000 | $397,238 | 3 |
| 2006 | $337,400 | $510,560 | 2 |
| 2007 | $357,000 | $529,056 | 2 |
| 2008 | $408,000 | $567,011 | 4 |
| 2009 | $408,000 | $563,696 | 3 |
| 2010 | $412,000 | $553,563 | 3 |
| 2011 | $560,000 | $714,873 | 3 |
| 2012 | $649,000 | $792,195 | 2 |
| 2013 | $557,000 | $664,196 | 1 |
| 2015 | $578,000 | $685,769 | 2 |
| 2017 | $652,000 | $773,221 | 1 |
| 2018 | $491,500 | $580,337 | 2 |
| 2019 | $450,000 | $528,337 | 1 |
| 2020 | $500,000 | $588,054 | 1 |
| 2022 | $754,000 | $816,642 | 2 |
| 2023 | $955,000 | $986,652 | 1 |
| 2024 | $790,000 | $797,134 | 4 |
| 2025 | $1,050,000 | $1,050,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $1,050,000 (5-Room, 2025-10) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $190,000 (1990-10) |
| Busiest year | 1997 · 9 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +53% (+4.4%/yr, 2015→2025) |
| Total transacted | $41.0M across 105 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $1,050,000 |
| 2024-07 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 | $830,000 |
| 2024-06 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 | $858,899 |
| 2024-05 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 | $720,000 |
| 2024-04 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 | $750,000 |
| 2023-11 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $955,000 |
| 2022-09 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 | $680,000 |
| 2022-02 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 | $828,000 |
| 2020-03 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 | $500,000 |
| 2019-08 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 | $450,000 |
| 2018-04 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 | $440,000 |
| 2018-01 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 | $543,000 |
| 2017-05 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 | $652,000 |
| 2015-12 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 | $588,000 |
| 2015-08 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 | $568,000 |
| 2013-05 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 | $557,000 |
| 2012-12 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $758,000 |
| 2012-10 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 | $540,000 |
| 2011-06 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 | $560,000 |
| 2011-04 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 | $442,000 |
| 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 $1,050,000 (1 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 $679,423–$760,033 (central estimate $719,728). Recent sales — median $746,634 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $4,000/mo over the last 12 months (3 contracts).
The block was completed in 1986 and its 99-year lease runs from 1987.