Blk 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh (completed in 1997, 19 storeys, 72 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $1,132,500, about 21% above the Toa Payoh median, from 4 sales. 49 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Toa Payoh |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1997 |
| Lease from | 1999 |
| Storeys | 19 |
| Dwelling units | 72 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×36 · 5-room ×36 |
| Recorded resales | 49 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $910,000 | $9,010/m² | 1 |
| 5-Room | $1,165,000 | $9,516/m² | 3 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $4,000/mo (3 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~4.2% (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 16% of Toa Payoh blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $914,815–$1,023,352 (central estimate $969,083). Recent sales — median $1,142,538 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | $380,000 | $593,079 | 5 |
| 2004 | $364,000 | $558,764 | 4 |
| 2005 | $398,800 | $609,302 | 5 |
| 2006 | $428,000 | $647,658 | 3 |
| 2007 | $505,000 | $748,385 | 3 |
| 2008 | $609,000 | $846,348 | 1 |
| 2009 | $535,000 | $739,160 | 1 |
| 2010 | $568,000 | $763,165 | 3 |
| 2011 | $585,000 | $746,787 | 1 |
| 2012 | $728,000 | $888,626 | 3 |
| 2015 | $530,000 | $628,820 | 1 |
| 2017 | $848,888 | $1,006,715 | 3 |
| 2018 | $837,500 | $988,875 | 4 |
| 2020 | $778,500 | $915,600 | 2 |
| 2021 | $784,000 | $901,197 | 4 |
| 2022 | $1,085,000 | $1,175,142 | 1 |
| 2023 | $900,000 | $929,829 | 1 |
| 2024 | $1,132,500 | $1,142,726 | 2 |
| 2025 | $910,000 | $910,000 | 1 |
| 2026 | $1,180,000 | $1,180,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $1,180,000 (5-Room, 2026-03) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $380,000 (2003-04) |
| Busiest year | 2003 · 5 sales |
| Total transacted | $31.2M across 49 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 | $1,180,000 |
| 2025-04 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 | $910,000 |
| 2024-12 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 | $1,100,000 |
| 2024-11 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 | $1,165,000 |
| 2023-12 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 | $900,000 |
| 2022-08 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $1,085,000 |
| 2021-11 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 104 | $780,000 |
| 2021-11 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 | $830,000 |
| 2021-09 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 101 | $788,000 |
| 2021-06 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 | $760,000 |
| 2020-09 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 124 | $850,000 |
| 2020-06 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $707,000 |
| 2018-07 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 124 | $840,000 |
| 2018-05 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 | $728,000 |
| 2018-05 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 | $835,000 |
| 2018-05 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 121 | $878,000 |
| 2017-03 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 121 | $888,000 |
| 2017-02 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 | $650,000 |
| 2017-02 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $848,888 |
| 2015-04 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 | $530,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 153A | $1,132,500 | $9,263/m² |
| 2. Blk 130A | $1,120,000 | $12,151/m² |
| 3. Blk 130B | $1,113,000 | $12,151/m² |
| 4. Blk 236 | $1,084,500 | $7,428/m² |
| 5. Blk 131A | $1,070,000 | $11,956/m² |
| 6. Blk 237 | $1,050,000 | $7,192/m² |
| 7. Blk 172 | $1,027,500 | $8,320/m² |
| 8. Blk 131B | $967,500 | $12,019/m² |
| 9. Blk 155 | $899,444 | $8,952/m² |
| 10. Blk 156 | $898,000 | $8,832/m² |
| 11. Blk 239 | $886,000 | $7,383/m² |
| 12. Blk 171 | $868,000 | $7,514/m² |
| 13. Blk 238 | $778,000 | $7,520/m² |
| 14. Blk 172A | $750,000 | $7,143/m² |
| 15. Blk 163 | $420,000 | $5,923/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 42 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $1,132,500 (4 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 $914,815–$1,023,352 (central estimate $969,083). Recent sales — median $1,142,538 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $4,000/mo over the last 12 months (3 contracts).
The block was completed in 1997 and its 99-year lease runs from 1999.