Blk 838 Yishun St 81 is an HDB block in Yishun (completed in 1987, 12 storeys, 99 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $755,000, about 48% above the Yishun median, from 3 sales. 104 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Yishun |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1987 |
| Lease from | 1987 |
| Storeys | 12 |
| Dwelling units | 99 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×59 · 5-room ×40 |
| Recorded resales | 104 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $603,888 | $5,807/m² | 1 |
| 5-Room | $762,500 | $6,126/m² | 2 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,520/mo (3 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~5.6% (Yishun average: ~6.8%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 46% of Yishun blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $646,607–$723,323 (central estimate $684,965). Recent sales — median $759,869 — 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 | $73,000 | $132,119 | 1 |
| 1992 | $83,500 | $147,806 | 4 |
| 1993 | $175,000 | $302,835 | 1 |
| 1994 | $280,000 | $469,996 | 6 |
| 1995 | $270,000 | $445,524 | 10 |
| 1996 | $334,000 | $543,627 | 2 |
| 1997 | $357,500 | $570,339 | 6 |
| 1998 | $355,000 | $567,895 | 11 |
| 1999 | $309,400 | $494,831 | 4 |
| 2000 | $310,000 | $489,192 | 5 |
| 2001 | $315,000 | $492,095 | 5 |
| 2002 | $238,500 | $374,052 | 4 |
| 2003 | $269,750 | $421,008 | 6 |
| 2004 | $212,500 | $326,202 | 1 |
| 2005 | $247,500 | $378,140 | 2 |
| 2006 | $288,000 | $435,807 | 3 |
| 2007 | $255,900 | $379,231 | 2 |
| 2008 | $357,500 | $496,830 | 2 |
| 2009 | $325,000 | $449,023 | 3 |
| 2010 | $412,000 | $553,563 | 3 |
| 2011 | $451,000 | $575,728 | 2 |
| 2012 | $540,000 | $659,146 | 3 |
| 2013 | $462,000 | $550,913 | 1 |
| 2015 | $445,000 | $527,971 | 1 |
| 2016 | $447,500 | $533,762 | 2 |
| 2017 | $508,888 | $603,502 | 1 |
| 2019 | $469,000 | $550,645 | 2 |
| 2021 | $614,944 | $706,869 | 2 |
| 2022 | $525,000 | $568,617 | 1 |
| 2023 | $725,000 | $749,029 | 3 |
| 2024 | $603,888 | $609,341 | 3 |
| 2025 | $762,500 | $762,500 | 2 |
| Record sale | $770,000 (5-Room, 2025-06) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $73,000 (1991-11) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 11 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +44% (+3.7%/yr, 2015→2025) |
| Total transacted | $36.6M across 104 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 | $755,000 |
| 2025-06 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 127 | $770,000 |
| 2024-09 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $603,888 |
| 2024-06 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 | $770,000 |
| 2024-05 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $580,000 |
| 2023-11 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 | $738,888 |
| 2023-08 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 127 | $725,000 |
| 2023-06 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $575,000 |
| 2022-04 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $525,000 |
| 2021-12 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 127 | $658,000 |
| 2021-04 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 127 | $571,888 |
| 2019-10 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $400,000 |
| 2019-08 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 | $538,000 |
| 2017-02 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 | $508,888 |
| 2016-12 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 | $455,000 |
| 2016-03 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $440,000 |
| 2015-07 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $445,000 |
| 2013-12 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $462,000 |
| 2012-08 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $480,000 |
| 2012-08 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 127 | $540,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 826 | $1,100,888 | $7,540/m² |
| 2. Blk 828 | $995,000 | $6,912/m² |
| 3. Blk 834 | $990,000 | $6,781/m² |
| 4. Blk 877 | $980,000 | $6,901/m² |
| 5. Blk 836 | $977,500 | $6,695/m² |
| 6. Blk 827 | $960,000 | $6,621/m² |
| 7. Blk 824 | $893,888 | $6,123/m² |
| 8. Blk 841 | $777,500 | $6,123/m² |
| 9. Blk 838 | $755,000 | $6,063/m² |
| 10. Blk 871 | $738,000 | $6,049/m² |
| 11. Blk 851 | $735,888 | $5,962/m² |
| 12. Blk 874 | $690,000 | $5,656/m² |
| 13. Blk 880 | $654,000 | $5,792/m² |
| 14. Blk 850 | $650,000 | $5,775/m² |
| 15. Blk 872 | $645,000 | $5,319/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 39 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $755,000 (3 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 $646,607–$723,323 (central estimate $684,965). Recent sales — median $759,869 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,520/mo over the last 12 months (3 contracts).
The block was completed in 1987 and its 99-year lease runs from 1987.