Blk 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh (completed in 1997, 18 storeys, 120 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $898,000, about 4% below the Toa Payoh median, from 6 sales. 68 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Toa Payoh |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1997 |
| Lease from | 1999 |
| Storeys | 18 |
| Dwelling units | 120 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×88 · 5-room ×32 |
| Recorded resales | 68 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $895,000 | $8,861/m² | 4 |
| 5-Room | $1,019,444 | $8,534/m² | 2 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,550/mo (4 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~3.4% (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 17% of Toa Payoh blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $848,133–$948,759 (central estimate $898,446). Recent sales — median $895,000 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | $365,000 | $560,299 | 6 |
| 2005 | $347,500 | $530,924 | 10 |
| 2006 | $364,000 | $550,812 | 4 |
| 2007 | $451,444 | $669,017 | 10 |
| 2008 | $490,000 | $680,969 | 6 |
| 2009 | $495,000 | $683,896 | 2 |
| 2010 | $500,000 | $671,800 | 1 |
| 2011 | $743,000 | $948,483 | 1 |
| 2012 | $643,000 | $784,872 | 4 |
| 2013 | $700,000 | $834,717 | 2 |
| 2014 | $628,500 | $741,786 | 2 |
| 2016 | $705,000 | $840,898 | 3 |
| 2018 | $721,000 | $851,318 | 4 |
| 2019 | $600,000 | $704,450 | 1 |
| 2020 | $673,944 | $792,631 | 2 |
| 2021 | $675,000 | $775,903 | 2 |
| 2022 | $800,000 | $866,464 | 1 |
| 2024 | $945,000 | $953,533 | 2 |
| 2025 | $898,000 | $898,000 | 4 |
| 2026 | $894,000 | $894,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $1,038,888 (5-Room, 2025-12) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $430,000 (2004-06) |
| Busiest year | 2005 · 10 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +6% (+0.6%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $38.1M across 68 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 101 | $894,000 |
| 2025-12 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 118 | $1,038,888 |
| 2025-11 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 | $896,000 |
| 2025-09 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 101 | $900,000 |
| 2025-06 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 | $890,000 |
| 2024-12 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $1,000,000 |
| 2024-07 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 102 | $890,000 |
| 2022-06 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 101 | $800,000 |
| 2021-02 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 118 | $800,000 |
| 2021-01 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 | $550,000 |
| 2020-12 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 | $586,000 |
| 2020-12 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 101 | $761,888 |
| 2019-02 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 | $600,000 |
| 2018-11 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 | $750,000 |
| 2018-09 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 | $692,000 |
| 2018-07 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 | $863,000 |
| 2018-02 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 101 | $595,000 |
| 2016-11 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 118 | $800,000 |
| 2016-07 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 | $590,000 |
| 2016-02 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 | $705,000 |
| 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 $898,000 (6 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 $848,133–$948,759 (central estimate $898,446). Recent sales — median $895,000 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,550/mo over the last 12 months (4 contracts).
The block was completed in 1997 and its 99-year lease runs from 1999.