Blk 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh (completed in 1972, 12 storeys, 219 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $355,888, about 62% below the Toa Payoh median, from 15 sales. 291 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 | 219 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×217 · 5-room ×1 |
| Recorded resales | 291 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $355,888 | $5,392/m² | 15 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,000/mo (7 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~10.1% (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 94% of Toa Payoh blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $358,706–$401,264 (central estimate $379,985). Recent sales — median $345,793 — 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 | $40,000 | $74,884 | 9 |
| 1991 | $40,000 | $72,394 | 9 |
| 1992 | $40,500 | $71,690 | 6 |
| 1993 | $44,000 | $76,141 | 10 |
| 1994 | $97,000 | $162,820 | 13 |
| 1995 | $119,250 | $196,773 | 10 |
| 1996 | $176,000 | $286,462 | 5 |
| 1997 | $200,000 | $319,071 | 5 |
| 1998 | $154,500 | $247,154 | 20 |
| 1999 | $149,000 | $238,299 | 13 |
| 2000 | $172,000 | $271,423 | 11 |
| 2001 | $165,500 | $258,545 | 8 |
| 2002 | $165,750 | $259,954 | 6 |
| 2003 | $169,000 | $263,764 | 6 |
| 2004 | $195,000 | $299,338 | 5 |
| 2005 | $180,000 | $275,011 | 13 |
| 2006 | $166,500 | $251,951 | 10 |
| 2007 | $183,000 | $271,197 | 15 |
| 2008 | $216,000 | $300,182 | 9 |
| 2009 | $243,000 | $335,731 | 10 |
| 2010 | $300,000 | $403,080 | 14 |
| 2011 | $332,000 | $423,817 | 5 |
| 2012 | $339,000 | $413,797 | 4 |
| 2013 | $369,750 | $440,910 | 8 |
| 2014 | $322,000 | $380,040 | 9 |
| 2015 | $308,888 | $366,481 | 7 |
| 2016 | $285,000 | $339,938 | 6 |
| 2017 | $308,000 | $365,264 | 1 |
| 2018 | $260,000 | $306,994 | 5 |
| 2019 | $230,000 | $270,039 | 3 |
| 2020 | $240,000 | $282,266 | 3 |
| 2021 | $290,000 | $333,351 | 5 |
| 2022 | $311,500 | $337,379 | 8 |
| 2023 | $338,000 | $349,203 | 3 |
| 2024 | $365,000 | $368,296 | 8 |
| 2025 | $354,000 | $354,000 | 6 |
| 2026 | $338,000 | $338,000 | 3 |
| Record sale | $425,000 (3-Room, 2024-12) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $40,000 (1990-01) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 20 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | -1% (-0.1%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $59.4M across 291 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 | $338,000 |
| 2026-03 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 | $345,000 |
| 2026-01 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 | $320,000 |
| 2025-11 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 66 | $345,000 |
| 2025-11 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 66 | $380,000 |
| 2025-08 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 | $340,000 |
| 2025-06 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 | $370,000 |
| 2025-05 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 | $338,888 |
| 2025-04 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 | $363,000 |
| 2024-12 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 | $360,000 |
| 2024-12 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 77 | $425,000 |
| 2024-09 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 | $330,000 |
| 2024-09 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 66 | $355,888 |
| 2024-09 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 | $370,000 |
| 2024-08 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 | $370,000 |
| 2024-03 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 77 | $380,000 |
| 2024-01 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 | $310,000 |
| 2023-09 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 | $310,000 |
| 2023-03 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 66 | $338,000 |
| 2023-03 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 66 | $343,888 |
| 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 $355,888 (15 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 $358,706–$401,264 (central estimate $379,985). Recent sales — median $345,793 — sit below 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.