Statutory Overview & Urban Master Plan Framework
Yishun, historically known as Nee Soon, is a major residential planning area in Singapore's North Region. The area developed from pepper, pineapple and rubber plantations into a new town from the early 1980s, with the first flats built at Chong Pang. Yishun MRT NS13 is the principal town-centre rail station, while Khatib NS14 serves the southern side and Springleaf TE4 on the Thomson-East Coast Line provides access to parts of the wider western and southern Yishun area. Northpoint City is integrated with Yishun MRT, Yishun Bus Interchange and Nee Soon Central Community Club. The town also contains the Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Yishun Community Hospital healthcare precinct beside Yishun Pond, Yishun Park, Yishun Park Hawker Centre, Chong Pang City and Lower Seletar Reservoir Park.
What Yishun is like
Content
Yishun (historically Nee Soon) is a mature North Region town (228,730 residents in 2025). Features Northpoint City, Yishun Integrated Transport Hub (2019), Khoo Teck Puat Hospital campus at Yishun Pond (3-storey lookout tower, 94m winding ramp), 13.9-ha Yishun Park, 4.3-ha Lower Seletar Reservoir Park, Chong Pang City, and new Chencharu housing estate.
MRT and bus connectivity
MRT & Transit Connectivity
Yishun
NS13Connected to Yishun Integrated Transport Hub and Northpoint City.
Khatib
NS14Serves southern Yishun and Lower Seletar Reservoir Park.
Springleaf
TE4Serves western/southern Yishun and Upper Thomson area.
Northpoint City & Integrated Transport Hub
Details
Integrated development comprising retail wings (400 leases / 375 tenants), Yishun MRT, Yishun Bus Interchange, 4,400 sq m Town Plaza, Nee Soon Central Community Club, and Yishun Public Library.
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) Campus
Address
90 Yishun Central
Details
Major acute general hospital (~795 beds) and Yishun Community Hospital integrated with Yishun Pond Park gardens.
Yishun Park & Lower Seletar Reservoir
Yishun Park
13.9-hectare park (open 24 hours) on a former rubber estate with tropical fruit trees and park connectors.
Lower Seletar Reservoir
4.3-hectare park (open 24 hours) with bioswale rain garden, heritage bridge, designated fishing area, and Lower Seletar Water Sports Centre.
HDB resale prices in Yishun
Reference Period
2nd Quarter 2026
Source Type
HDB median resale prices by town and flat type (data.gov.sg)
HDB Resale Median Price Table (1Q 2026)
| Flat Type | Median Resale Price (1Q 2026) |
|---|---|
| 3-room | S$428,000 |
| 4-room | S$545,000 |
| 5-room | S$690,000 |
Interpretation
HDB's registered median resale prices for 2Q 2026 (2-room and executive categories had <20 transactions so medians were suppressed).
Important HDB Resale Buyer Considerations
Hdb Resale Guidance
Check the specific flat
Review flat type, size, lease, location, and EIP/SPR quota.
Obtain approved HFE letter
Required before securing seller's Option to Purchase.
Benchmark with recent transactions
Compare Yishun Central, Khatib, Chong Pang, and Chencharu resale data.
Review financing & loan caps
Assess HDB loan or bank loan options via HFE.
Complete resale application
Submit OTP via HDB Flat Portal.
Visitor Route
Start at Yishun MRT (NS13) & Northpoint City
Arrive on North-South Line and explore Northpoint City and Town Plaza.
Stroll Yishun Pond & KTPH Campus Gardens
View the 3-storey lookout tower, 94m winding ramp, and KTPH healing gardens.
Explore Yishun Park & Yishun Park Hawker Centre
Walk the 13.9-hectare park and enjoy local dishes at the hawker centre.
Visit Khatib & Lower Seletar Reservoir Park
Take MRT to Khatib NS14 and enjoy the 4.3-hectare reservoir park, heritage bridge, and fishing area.
Visit Chong Pang City
Explore Chong Pang wet market, food centre, and commercial hub.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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