Blk 161 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh — HDB resale prices
HDB resale prices, Toa Payoh · 2-Room · built 1971
median resale price, last 24 months
7 sales in that window · as of Sep 2026
How it compares
Blk 161 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh (completed in 1971, 12 storeys, 176 units). As of Sep 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $290,000, about 64% below the Toa Payoh median, from 7 sales. 55 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Price by year
At a glance
Unit mix (sold): 2-room ×59
Prices by flat type — last 24 months (as of Sep 2026)
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,150/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~8.9% (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 38% of Toa Payoh blocks with recent sales.
What the price model says
For a typical 2-room flat here, our price model estimates $255,925–$286,117 (central estimate $271,021). Recent sales — median $291,000 — sit above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $286,000 | $286,000 | 2 |
Records
| Record sale | $302,000 (2-Room, 2023-12) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $111,000 (2005-04) |
| Busiest year | 2011 · 8 sales |
| Total transacted | $11.9M across 55 sales |
Recent resale transactions
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 2-Room | 01–03 | 40 m² | $282,000 |
| 2026-07 | 2-Room | 04–06 | 41 m² | $290,000 |
| 2025-09 | 2-Room | 04–06 | 41 m² | $280,000 |
| 2025-06 | 2-Room | 01–03 | 40 m² | $301,000 |
| 2025-06 | 2-Room | 07–09 | 41 m² | $300,000 |
| 2025-05 | 2-Room | 07–09 | 40 m² | $290,000 |
| 2025-01 | 2-Room | 07–09 | 40 m² | $292,000 |
| 2024-09 | 2-Room | 04–06 | 40 m² | $295,000 |
| 2024-03 | 2-Room | 01–03 | 40 m² | $300,000 |
| 2023-12 | 2-Room | 10–12 | 41 m² | $302,000 |
| 2023-05 | 2-Room | 10–12 | 40 m² | $270,000 |
| 2023-02 | 2-Room | 10–12 | 40 m² | $240,000 |
| 2021-09 | 2-Room | 10–12 | 40 m² | $235,000 |
| 2021-09 | 2-Room | 10–12 | 40 m² | $235,000 |
| 2021-02 | 2-Room | 01–03 | 40 m² | $220,000 |
| 2020-09 | 2-Room | 07–09 | 41 m² | $195,000 |
| 2020-07 | 2-Room | 07–09 | 41 m² | $218,000 |
| 2020-05 | 2-Room | 10–12 | 40 m² | $200,000 |
| 2019-10 | 2-Room | 07–09 | 40 m² | $227,000 |
| 2019-01 | 2-Room | 04–06 | 40 m² | $215,000 |
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Quick answers
How much does a flat at Blk 161 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh cost?
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $290,000 (7 sales, as of Sep 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
Is Blk 161 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh fairly priced?
For a typical 2-room flat here, our price model estimates $255,925–$286,117 (central estimate $271,021). Recent sales — median $291,000 — sit above that range.
What is the rent at Blk 161 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh?
The median monthly rent is $2,150/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
How old is Blk 161 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh?
The block was completed in 1971 and its 99-year lease runs from 1972.