Blk 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh (completed in 1971, 12 storeys, 176 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $292,000, about 69% below the Toa Payoh median, from 7 sales. 54 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 | 176 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 2-room ×59 |
| Recorded resales | 54 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | $292,000 | $7,300/m² | 7 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,000/mo (1 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 37% of Toa Payoh blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 2-room flat here, our price model estimates $254,610–$284,818 (central estimate $269,714). Recent sales — median $290,000 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | $112,000 | $171,118 | 7 |
| 2006 | $112,600 | $170,389 | 2 |
| 2009 | $183,000 | $252,834 | 6 |
| 2010 | $198,000 | $266,033 | 3 |
| 2011 | $240,000 | $306,374 | 8 |
| 2012 | $240,000 | $292,954 | 3 |
| 2013 | $248,000 | $295,728 | 1 |
| 2015 | $239,000 | $283,562 | 3 |
| 2017 | $195,500 | $231,848 | 2 |
| 2019 | $221,000 | $259,472 | 2 |
| 2020 | $200,000 | $235,222 | 3 |
| 2021 | $235,000 | $270,129 | 3 |
| 2023 | $270,000 | $278,949 | 3 |
| 2024 | $297,500 | $300,186 | 2 |
| 2025 | $292,000 | $292,000 | 5 |
| 2026 | $290,000 | $290,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $302,000 (2-Room, 2023-12) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $111,000 (2005-04) |
| Busiest year | 2011 · 8 sales |
| Total transacted | $11.6M across 54 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 41 | $290,000 |
| 2025-09 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 41 | $280,000 |
| 2025-06 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 41 | $300,000 |
| 2025-06 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 40 | $301,000 |
| 2025-05 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 40 | $290,000 |
| 2025-01 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 40 | $292,000 |
| 2024-09 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 40 | $295,000 |
| 2024-03 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 40 | $300,000 |
| 2023-12 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 41 | $302,000 |
| 2023-05 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 40 | $270,000 |
| 2023-02 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 40 | $240,000 |
| 2021-09 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 40 | $235,000 |
| 2021-09 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 40 | $235,000 |
| 2021-02 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 40 | $220,000 |
| 2020-09 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 41 | $195,000 |
| 2020-07 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 41 | $218,000 |
| 2020-05 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 40 | $200,000 |
| 2019-10 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 40 | $227,000 |
| 2019-01 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 40 | $215,000 |
| 2017-10 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 41 | $186,000 |
| 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 $292,000 (7 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 2-room flat here, our price model estimates $254,610–$284,818 (central estimate $269,714). Recent sales — median $290,000 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,000/mo over the last 12 months (1 contracts).
The block was completed in 1971 and its 99-year lease runs from 1972.