Blk 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh (completed in 1986, 22 storeys, 126 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $778,000, about 17% below the Toa Payoh median, from 6 sales. 106 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Toa Payoh |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1986 |
| Lease from | 1986 |
| Storeys | 22 |
| Dwelling units | 126 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×42 · 5-room ×84 |
| Recorded resales | 106 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $768,000 | $7,456/m² | 4 |
| 5-Room | $959,000 | $7,889/m² | 2 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,600/mo (1 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~5.6% (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 32% of Toa Payoh blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $722,602–$808,334 (central estimate $765,468). Recent sales — median $758,000 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | $177,250 | $320,797 | 2 |
| 1992 | $200,000 | $354,027 | 5 |
| 1993 | $215,000 | $372,055 | 2 |
| 1994 | $317,500 | $532,941 | 2 |
| 1995 | $410,000 | $676,537 | 7 |
| 1996 | $377,500 | $614,429 | 4 |
| 1997 | $450,000 | $717,910 | 9 |
| 1998 | $325,000 | $519,904 | 6 |
| 1999 | $401,000 | $641,329 | 2 |
| 2000 | $449,500 | $709,329 | 6 |
| 2001 | $343,750 | $537,009 | 4 |
| 2002 | $392,500 | $615,578 | 4 |
| 2003 | $385,500 | $601,663 | 2 |
| 2004 | $328,500 | $504,269 | 2 |
| 2005 | $331,500 | $506,478 | 6 |
| 2006 | $316,500 | $478,934 | 2 |
| 2007 | $431,000 | $638,720 | 2 |
| 2008 | $455,000 | $632,329 | 5 |
| 2009 | $470,000 | $649,356 | 1 |
| 2010 | $485,000 | $651,646 | 3 |
| 2012 | $505,000 | $616,423 | 3 |
| 2013 | $585,000 | $697,585 | 2 |
| 2015 | $660,000 | $783,058 | 3 |
| 2016 | $538,000 | $641,707 | 1 |
| 2017 | $685,000 | $812,357 | 2 |
| 2018 | $642,500 | $758,629 | 2 |
| 2020 | $681,500 | $801,518 | 2 |
| 2021 | $732,500 | $841,998 | 4 |
| 2022 | $730,000 | $790,649 | 4 |
| 2024 | $749,000 | $755,763 | 2 |
| 2025 | $778,000 | $778,000 | 4 |
| 2026 | $910,000 | $910,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $1,008,000 (5-Room, 2025-06) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $184,500 (1991-09) |
| Busiest year | 1997 · 9 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +42% (+3.6%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $49.2M across 106 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $910,000 |
| 2025-06 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 | $1,008,000 |
| 2025-05 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 | $788,000 |
| 2025-03 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 | $748,000 |
| 2025-01 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 103 | $768,000 |
| 2024-11 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 103 | $768,000 |
| 2024-05 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 103 | $730,000 |
| 2022-10 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 | $665,000 |
| 2022-10 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 120 | $815,000 |
| 2022-03 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 120 | $795,000 |
| 2022-02 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 | $540,000 |
| 2021-05 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 | $735,000 |
| 2021-04 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $736,000 |
| 2021-03 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 | $720,000 |
| 2021-02 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 | $730,000 |
| 2020-02 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 | $688,000 |
| 2020-02 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $675,000 |
| 2018-09 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 | $520,000 |
| 2018-07 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 | $765,000 |
| 2017-08 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 | $690,000 |
| 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 $778,000 (6 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $722,602–$808,334 (central estimate $765,468). Recent sales — median $758,000 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,600/mo over the last 12 months (1 contracts).
The block was completed in 1986 and its 99-year lease runs from 1986.