Blk 168 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh (completed in 1972, 12 storeys, 122 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $373,000, about 60% below the Toa Payoh median, from 9 sales. 135 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Toa Payoh |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1972 |
| Lease from | 1972 |
| Storeys | 12 |
| Dwelling units | 122 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×120 · 5-room ×2 |
| Recorded resales | 135 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $373,000 | $5,708/m² | 9 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,000/mo (7 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~9.7% (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 81% of Toa Payoh blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $367,480–$411,079 (central estimate $389,279). Recent sales — median $372,750 — 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 | $40,750 | $76,288 | 6 |
| 1991 | $40,000 | $72,394 | 2 |
| 1992 | $50,000 | $88,507 | 5 |
| 1993 | $85,000 | $147,091 | 4 |
| 1994 | $92,500 | $155,266 | 6 |
| 1995 | $130,000 | $214,512 | 7 |
| 1996 | $182,500 | $297,042 | 4 |
| 1997 | $221,900 | $354,009 | 2 |
| 1998 | $161,000 | $257,553 | 7 |
| 1999 | $168,000 | $268,687 | 7 |
| 2000 | $193,000 | $304,562 | 6 |
| 2001 | $165,750 | $258,936 | 6 |
| 2002 | $173,000 | $271,325 | 5 |
| 2003 | $193,000 | $301,222 | 3 |
| 2004 | $211,500 | $324,667 | 4 |
| 2005 | $185,000 | $282,650 | 3 |
| 2006 | $197,000 | $298,104 | 7 |
| 2007 | $240,000 | $355,668 | 3 |
| 2008 | $407,500 | $566,316 | 2 |
| 2009 | $325,000 | $449,023 | 3 |
| 2010 | $298,500 | $401,065 | 2 |
| 2011 | $370,000 | $472,327 | 1 |
| 2012 | $368,000 | $449,196 | 5 |
| 2013 | $381,800 | $455,279 | 3 |
| 2014 | $369,000 | $435,512 | 2 |
| 2015 | $336,000 | $398,648 | 3 |
| 2016 | $308,000 | $367,371 | 4 |
| 2017 | $320,000 | $379,495 | 1 |
| 2018 | $521,944 | $616,283 | 2 |
| 2019 | $258,000 | $302,913 | 1 |
| 2020 | $280,000 | $329,310 | 5 |
| 2021 | $340,000 | $390,825 | 1 |
| 2022 | $343,888 | $372,458 | 1 |
| 2023 | $340,000 | $351,269 | 3 |
| 2024 | $380,000 | $383,431 | 3 |
| 2025 | $386,500 | $386,500 | 4 |
| 2026 | $371,250 | $371,250 | 2 |
| Record sale | $735,000 (5-Room, 2018-04) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $40,000 (1990-01) |
| Busiest year | 1995 · 7 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +1% (+0.1%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $29.8M across 135 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 | $372,500 |
| 2026-03 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 | $370,000 |
| 2025-12 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 | $373,000 |
| 2025-05 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 | $455,000 |
| 2025-04 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $371,000 |
| 2025-03 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 76 | $400,000 |
| 2024-12 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 76 | $420,000 |
| 2024-10 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $380,000 |
| 2024-08 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 | $345,000 |
| 2023-10 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 | $340,000 |
| 2023-06 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $318,000 |
| 2023-04 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $373,000 |
| 2022-07 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 | $343,888 |
| 2021-11 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 | $340,000 |
| 2020-12 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 | $280,000 |
| 2020-10 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 | $316,000 |
| 2020-08 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 | $295,000 |
| 2020-07 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 | $250,000 |
| 2020-01 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $235,000 |
| 2019-02 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $258,000 |
| 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 $373,000 (9 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 $367,480–$411,079 (central estimate $389,279). Recent sales — median $372,750 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,000/mo over the last 12 months (7 contracts).
The block was completed in 1972 and its 99-year lease runs from 1972.