Blk 159 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh — HDB resale prices
HDB resale prices, Toa Payoh · 3-Room · built 1971
median resale price, last 24 months
9 sales in that window · as of Sep 2026
How it compares
Blk 159 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh (completed in 1971, 12 storeys, 154 units). As of Sep 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $375,000, about 53% below the Toa Payoh median, from 9 sales. 200 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Price by year
At a glance
Unit mix (sold): 3-room ×154
Prices by flat type — last 24 months (as of Sep 2026)
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,050/mo (6 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~9.8% (Toa Payoh average: ~5.0%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 77% of Toa Payoh blocks with recent sales.
What the price model says
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $391,635–$437,836 (central estimate $414,735). Recent sales — median $375,000 — sit below that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
Median resale price by year
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $36,500 | $68,332 | 4 |
| 1991 | $40,000 | $72,394 | 12 |
| 1992 | $46,500 | $82,311 | 7 |
| 1993 | $62,000 | $107,290 | 2 |
| 1994 | $90,000 | $151,070 | 9 |
| 1995 | $139,500 | $230,188 | 4 |
| 1996 | $172,000 | $279,952 | 11 |
| 1997 | $195,000 | $311,094 | 1 |
| 1998 | $160,500 | $256,753 | 14 |
| 1999 | $167,000 | $267,087 | 12 |
| 2000 | $172,500 | $272,212 | 4 |
| 2001 | $171,500 | $267,919 | 13 |
| 2002 | $179,500 | $281,519 | 6 |
| 2003 | $198,000 | $309,025 | 7 |
| 2004 | $192,000 | $294,733 | 7 |
| 2005 | $185,000 | $282,650 | 5 |
| 2006 | $186,250 | $281,837 | 4 |
| 2007 | $210,000 | $311,209 | 3 |
| 2008 | $263,000 | $365,500 | 9 |
| 2009 | $288,500 | $398,594 | 6 |
| 2010 | $315,000 | $423,234 | 5 |
| 2011 | $360,000 | $459,561 | 3 |
| 2012 | $380,000 | $463,843 | 9 |
| 2013 | $378,000 | $450,747 | 5 |
| 2014 | $378,000 | $446,134 | 3 |
| 2015 | $370,000 | $438,987 | 1 |
| 2016 | $340,000 | $405,540 | 3 |
| 2017 | $313,000 | $371,194 | 1 |
| 2018 | $299,000 | $353,043 | 4 |
| 2019 | $280,000 | $328,743 | 4 |
| 2020 | $271,500 | $319,313 | 2 |
| 2021 | $299,000 | $343,696 | 3 |
| 2022 | $355,000 | $384,493 | 2 |
| 2023 | $335,000 | $346,103 | 3 |
| 2024 | $372,500 | $375,864 | 4 |
| 2025 | $389,444 | $389,444 | 4 |
| 2026 | $370,000 | $370,000 | 4 |
Records
| Record sale | $410,000 (3-Room, 2012-09) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $36,000 (1990-01) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 14 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | -9% (-0.9%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $43.0M across 200 sales |
Recent resale transactions
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 65 m² | $360,000 |
| 2026-04 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 65 m² | $375,000 |
| 2026-03 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 65 m² | $406,888 |
| 2026-01 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 65 m² | $365,000 |
| 2025-12 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 65 m² | $368,000 |
| 2025-08 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 65 m² | $388,888 |
| 2025-07 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 65 m² | $395,000 |
| 2025-07 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 65 m² | $390,000 |
| 2024-11 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 65 m² | $375,000 |
| 2024-09 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 65 m² | $408,000 |
| 2024-08 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 65 m² | $308,000 |
| 2024-01 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 65 m² | $370,000 |
| 2023-10 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 65 m² | $335,000 |
| 2023-10 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 65 m² | $330,000 |
| 2023-08 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 76 m² | $388,888 |
| 2022-12 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 65 m² | $330,000 |
| 2022-11 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 76 m² | $380,000 |
| 2021-09 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 65 m² | $325,000 |
| 2021-01 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 65 m² | $299,000 |
| 2021-01 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 65 m² | $270,000 |
Lorong 1 Toa Payoh blocks ranked by price
Showing the top 15 of 43 priced blocks.
More blocks on Lorong 1 Toa Payoh
Quick answers
How much does a flat at Blk 159 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh cost?
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $375,000 (9 sales, as of Sep 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
Is Blk 159 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh fairly priced?
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $391,635–$437,836 (central estimate $414,735). Recent sales — median $375,000 — sit below that range.
What is the rent at Blk 159 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh?
The median monthly rent is $3,050/mo over the last 12 months (6 contracts).
How old is Blk 159 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh?
The block was completed in 1971 and its 99-year lease runs from 1972.