Blk 159 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh (completed in 1971, 12 storeys, 154 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $381,944, about 59% below the Toa Payoh median, from 10 sales. 199 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Toa Payoh |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1971 |
| Lease from | 1972 |
| Storeys | 12 |
| Dwelling units | 154 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×154 |
| Recorded resales | 199 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $381,944 | $5,876/m² | 10 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,950/mo (8 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~9.3% (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 70% of Toa Payoh blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $384,805–$430,460 (central estimate $407,633). 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.
| 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 | $375,000 | $375,000 | 3 |
| Record sale | $410,000 (3-Room, 2012-09) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $36,000 (1990-01) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 14 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | -8% (-0.8%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $42.6M across 199 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 | $375,000 |
| 2026-03 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 | $406,888 |
| 2026-01 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $365,000 |
| 2025-12 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $368,000 |
| 2025-08 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 | $388,888 |
| 2025-07 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 | $390,000 |
| 2025-07 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 | $395,000 |
| 2024-11 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 | $375,000 |
| 2024-09 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 | $408,000 |
| 2024-08 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 | $308,000 |
| 2024-01 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $370,000 |
| 2023-10 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $330,000 |
| 2023-10 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 | $335,000 |
| 2023-08 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 76 | $388,888 |
| 2022-12 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 | $330,000 |
| 2022-11 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 76 | $380,000 |
| 2021-09 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 | $325,000 |
| 2021-01 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 | $270,000 |
| 2021-01 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $299,000 |
| 2020-11 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 | $260,000 |
| 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 $381,944 (10 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 $384,805–$430,460 (central estimate $407,633). Recent sales — median $375,000 — sit below that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,950/mo over the last 12 months (8 contracts).
The block was completed in 1971 and its 99-year lease runs from 1972.