Blk 169 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh (completed in 1972, 12 storeys, 130 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $376,500, about 60% below the Toa Payoh median, from 8 sales. 145 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 | 130 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×116 · 5-room ×2 |
| Recorded resales | 145 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $376,500 | $5,577/m² | 8 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,700/mo (1 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~8.6% (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 87% of Toa Payoh blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $359,603–$402,268 (central estimate $380,936). Recent sales — median $377,802 — 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 | $40,000 | $74,884 | 3 |
| 1991 | $40,000 | $72,394 | 6 |
| 1992 | $40,000 | $70,805 | 5 |
| 1993 | $70,000 | $121,134 | 5 |
| 1994 | $108,000 | $181,284 | 5 |
| 1995 | $128,000 | $211,212 | 3 |
| 1996 | $181,000 | $294,600 | 8 |
| 1997 | $228,500 | $364,539 | 2 |
| 1998 | $156,000 | $249,554 | 7 |
| 1999 | $156,750 | $250,694 | 8 |
| 2000 | $184,000 | $290,359 | 4 |
| 2001 | $183,000 | $285,884 | 7 |
| 2002 | $195,000 | $305,828 | 1 |
| 2003 | $185,000 | $288,736 | 3 |
| 2004 | $198,000 | $303,943 | 5 |
| 2005 | $186,000 | $284,178 | 3 |
| 2006 | $213,000 | $322,316 | 3 |
| 2007 | $210,750 | $312,321 | 6 |
| 2008 | $257,500 | $357,856 | 6 |
| 2009 | $280,500 | $387,541 | 6 |
| 2010 | $330,000 | $443,388 | 9 |
| 2011 | $341,000 | $435,306 | 4 |
| 2012 | $372,500 | $454,688 | 4 |
| 2013 | $380,000 | $453,132 | 1 |
| 2014 | $339,944 | $401,218 | 2 |
| 2015 | $350,000 | $415,258 | 3 |
| 2016 | $337,500 | $402,558 | 2 |
| 2017 | $279,500 | $331,465 | 2 |
| 2018 | $260,000 | $306,994 | 1 |
| 2019 | $365,000 | $428,540 | 1 |
| 2020 | $259,000 | $304,612 | 2 |
| 2021 | $323,000 | $371,284 | 1 |
| 2022 | $320,500 | $347,127 | 4 |
| 2023 | $375,000 | $387,429 | 2 |
| 2024 | $379,000 | $382,422 | 6 |
| 2025 | $380,000 | $380,000 | 4 |
| 2026 | $388,000 | $388,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $420,888 (3-Room, 2024-06) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $40,000 (1990-01) |
| Busiest year | 2010 · 9 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | -4% (-0.4%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $32.4M across 145 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 | $388,000 |
| 2025-10 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $360,000 |
| 2025-07 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 76 | $400,000 |
| 2025-06 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $360,000 |
| 2025-06 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 | $418,888 |
| 2024-11 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 | $388,000 |
| 2024-10 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 | $365,000 |
| 2024-08 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 | $357,000 |
| 2024-07 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $370,000 |
| 2024-06 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 | $420,888 |
| 2024-05 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 | $388,000 |
| 2023-06 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 | $380,000 |
| 2023-01 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 | $370,000 |
| 2022-09 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $358,000 |
| 2022-04 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 | $336,000 |
| 2022-02 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 | $280,000 |
| 2022-02 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 | $305,000 |
| 2021-12 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 | $323,000 |
| 2020-12 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $253,000 |
| 2020-11 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $265,000 |
| 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 $376,500 (8 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 $359,603–$402,268 (central estimate $380,936). Recent sales — median $377,802 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,700/mo over the last 12 months (1 contracts).
The block was completed in 1972 and its 99-year lease runs from 1972.