Blk 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh (completed in 1971, 11 storeys, 353 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $408,000, about 57% below the Toa Payoh median, from 11 sales. 391 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Toa Payoh |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1971 |
| Lease from | 1971 |
| Storeys | 11 |
| Dwelling units | 353 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×346 · 5-room ×7 |
| Recorded resales | 391 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $408,000 | $6,090/m² | 11 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,800/mo (21 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~8.2% (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 63% of Toa Payoh blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $369,537–$413,381 (central estimate $391,459). Recent sales — median $397,760 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $40,000 | $74,884 | 9 |
| 1991 | $40,000 | $72,394 | 5 |
| 1992 | $40,000 | $70,805 | 18 |
| 1993 | $70,000 | $121,134 | 7 |
| 1994 | $94,000 | $157,784 | 19 |
| 1995 | $132,000 | $217,812 | 13 |
| 1996 | $189,000 | $307,621 | 21 |
| 1997 | $196,500 | $313,487 | 26 |
| 1998 | $163,500 | $261,552 | 24 |
| 1999 | $157,500 | $251,894 | 16 |
| 2000 | $184,000 | $290,359 | 15 |
| 2001 | $178,000 | $278,073 | 11 |
| 2002 | $184,500 | $289,361 | 16 |
| 2003 | $195,000 | $304,343 | 15 |
| 2004 | $193,444 | $296,949 | 12 |
| 2005 | $192,500 | $294,109 | 10 |
| 2006 | $210,000 | $317,776 | 7 |
| 2007 | $240,500 | $356,409 | 10 |
| 2008 | $286,500 | $398,159 | 10 |
| 2009 | $312,000 | $431,062 | 13 |
| 2010 | $330,000 | $443,388 | 8 |
| 2011 | $366,000 | $467,220 | 4 |
| 2012 | $393,000 | $479,712 | 9 |
| 2013 | $398,000 | $474,596 | 8 |
| 2014 | $386,000 | $455,576 | 5 |
| 2015 | $370,000 | $438,987 | 5 |
| 2016 | $335,000 | $399,576 | 4 |
| 2017 | $339,000 | $402,028 | 7 |
| 2018 | $315,000 | $371,935 | 7 |
| 2019 | $315,000 | $369,836 | 4 |
| 2020 | $292,750 | $344,306 | 6 |
| 2021 | $318,000 | $365,536 | 14 |
| 2022 | $359,000 | $388,826 | 8 |
| 2023 | $380,000 | $392,595 | 7 |
| 2024 | $398,888 | $402,490 | 9 |
| 2025 | $413,444 | $413,444 | 6 |
| 2026 | $365,000 | $365,000 | 3 |
| Record sale | $745,000 (5-Room, 2012-04) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $40,200 (1990-02) |
| Busiest year | 1997 · 26 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | -9% (-0.9%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $88.2M across 391 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 | $360,000 |
| 2026-05 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 | $365,000 |
| 2026-05 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 | $370,000 |
| 2025-09 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 | $410,000 |
| 2025-09 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 | $418,000 |
| 2025-06 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 | $408,000 |
| 2025-05 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 | $416,888 |
| 2025-03 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 | $422,000 |
| 2025-02 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 | $392,000 |
| 2024-10 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 | $398,000 |
| 2024-09 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 | $408,000 |
| 2024-06 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 | $398,888 |
| 2024-06 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 | $426,000 |
| 2024-06 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 77 | $460,000 |
| 2024-05 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 | $395,000 |
| 2024-03 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 | $380,000 |
| 2024-03 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 | $388,888 |
| 2024-01 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 | $415,888 |
| 2023-12 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 | $403,388 |
| 2023-10 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 | $380,000 |
| 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 $408,000 (11 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $369,537–$413,381 (central estimate $391,459). Recent sales — median $397,760 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,800/mo over the last 12 months (21 contracts).
The block was completed in 1971 and its 99-year lease runs from 1971.