Blk 256 Kim Keat Ave is an HDB block in Toa Payoh (completed in 1988, 13 storeys, 132 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $702,000, about 25% below the Toa Payoh median, from 1 sales. 118 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Toa Payoh |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1988 |
| Lease from | 1988 |
| Storeys | 13 |
| Dwelling units | 132 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×72 · 5-room ×60 |
| Recorded resales | 118 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $702,000 | $6,500/m² | 1 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,550/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.1% (Toa Payoh average: ~4.1%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 49% of Toa Payoh blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $610,532–$682,968 (central estimate $646,750). Recent sales — median $641,183 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | $332,000 | $574,522 | 3 |
| 1994 | $265,000 | $444,817 | 5 |
| 1995 | $335,000 | $552,780 | 9 |
| 1996 | $500,000 | $813,813 | 7 |
| 1997 | $450,000 | $717,910 | 10 |
| 1998 | $337,500 | $539,900 | 10 |
| 1999 | $362,000 | $578,956 | 9 |
| 2000 | $340,500 | $537,322 | 4 |
| 2001 | $303,000 | $473,349 | 3 |
| 2002 | $361,000 | $566,175 | 1 |
| 2003 | $347,750 | $542,745 | 4 |
| 2004 | $320,000 | $491,221 | 5 |
| 2005 | $282,500 | $431,614 | 3 |
| 2006 | $271,500 | $410,839 | 2 |
| 2007 | $360,000 | $533,502 | 3 |
| 2008 | $377,500 | $524,624 | 5 |
| 2009 | $347,000 | $479,418 | 1 |
| 2010 | $521,445 | $700,613 | 2 |
| 2011 | $508,000 | $648,492 | 1 |
| 2012 | $565,000 | $689,662 | 5 |
| 2013 | $496,000 | $591,457 | 1 |
| 2015 | $530,000 | $628,820 | 3 |
| 2016 | $655,888 | $782,319 | 2 |
| 2017 | $500,000 | $592,961 | 3 |
| 2018 | $475,000 | $560,854 | 2 |
| 2019 | $580,000 | $680,968 | 3 |
| 2020 | $583,000 | $685,671 | 1 |
| 2021 | $528,000 | $606,928 | 7 |
| 2022 | $613,500 | $664,470 | 2 |
| 2023 | $800,008 | $826,523 | 1 |
| 2025 | $702,000 | $702,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $800,008 (5-Room, 2023-11) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $332,000 (1993-11) |
| Busiest year | 1997 · 10 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +12% (+1.1%/yr, 2015→2025) |
| Total transacted | $49.0M across 118 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 108 | $702,000 |
| 2023-11 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 | $800,008 |
| 2022-08 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $592,000 |
| 2022-03 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 | $635,000 |
| 2021-11 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 | $535,000 |
| 2021-08 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 | $580,000 |
| 2021-07 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $528,000 |
| 2021-07 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 | $665,000 |
| 2021-03 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 | $500,000 |
| 2021-02 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 | $503,000 |
| 2021-02 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 104 | $528,000 |
| 2020-09 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 | $583,000 |
| 2019-12 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 | $600,000 |
| 2019-05 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 | $580,000 |
| 2019-01 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 | $430,000 |
| 2018-12 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 | $430,000 |
| 2018-05 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $520,000 |
| 2017-09 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 | $500,000 |
| 2017-07 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $450,000 |
| 2017-04 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 | $548,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 257 | $1,081,500 | $7,239/m² |
| 2. Blk 254 | $994,000 | $6,808/m² |
| 3. Blk 258 | $899,500 | $7,083/m² |
| 4. Blk 255 | $845,000 | $6,926/m² |
| 5. Blk 256 | $702,000 | $6,500/m² |
| 6. Blk 259 | $690,000 | $6,538/m² |
| 7. Blk 194 | $344,000 | $5,212/m² |
| 8. Blk 195 | $338,000 | $5,121/m² |
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $702,000 (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 $610,532–$682,968 (central estimate $646,750). Recent sales — median $641,183 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,550/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
The block was completed in 1988 and its 99-year lease runs from 1988.