Blk 98 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh (completed in 1968, 16 storeys, 192 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $399,000, about 58% below the Toa Payoh median, from 8 sales. 257 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Toa Payoh |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1968 |
| Lease from | 1970 |
| Storeys | 16 |
| Dwelling units | 192 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×192 |
| Recorded resales | 257 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $399,000 | $5,868/m² | 8 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,800/mo (7 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~8.4% (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 70% of Toa Payoh blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $352,526–$394,351 (central estimate $373,439). Recent sales — median $367,189 — 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 | $37,250 | $69,736 | 12 |
| 1991 | $40,000 | $72,394 | 7 |
| 1992 | $48,000 | $84,966 | 6 |
| 1993 | $73,000 | $126,326 | 7 |
| 1994 | $107,000 | $179,605 | 8 |
| 1995 | $117,000 | $193,061 | 11 |
| 1996 | $180,000 | $292,973 | 17 |
| 1997 | $192,000 | $306,308 | 11 |
| 1998 | $160,000 | $255,953 | 13 |
| 1999 | $155,000 | $247,895 | 12 |
| 2000 | $179,000 | $282,469 | 16 |
| 2001 | $182,500 | $285,103 | 18 |
| 2002 | $162,000 | $254,073 | 5 |
| 2003 | $186,000 | $290,296 | 12 |
| 2004 | $195,344 | $299,866 | 8 |
| 2005 | $190,000 | $290,289 | 7 |
| 2006 | $190,000 | $287,512 | 6 |
| 2007 | $211,000 | $312,691 | 5 |
| 2008 | $234,000 | $325,198 | 2 |
| 2009 | $278,400 | $384,640 | 8 |
| 2010 | $329,000 | $442,044 | 5 |
| 2011 | $345,000 | $440,413 | 3 |
| 2012 | $392,000 | $478,491 | 3 |
| 2013 | $357,500 | $426,302 | 4 |
| 2014 | $341,000 | $402,465 | 6 |
| 2015 | $341,000 | $404,580 | 5 |
| 2016 | $328,500 | $391,823 | 2 |
| 2017 | $320,000 | $379,495 | 3 |
| 2019 | $225,000 | $264,169 | 1 |
| 2020 | $275,000 | $323,430 | 5 |
| 2021 | $285,000 | $327,603 | 5 |
| 2022 | $322,500 | $349,293 | 6 |
| 2023 | $332,500 | $343,520 | 6 |
| 2024 | $380,000 | $383,431 | 5 |
| 2025 | $410,500 | $410,500 | 6 |
| 2026 | $385,000 | $385,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $430,000 (3-Room, 2022-08) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $40,200 (1990-01) |
| Busiest year | 2001 · 18 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | -2% (-0.2%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $52.6M across 257 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 68 | $385,000 |
| 2025-10 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 | $405,000 |
| 2025-08 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 | $380,000 |
| 2025-08 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 | $425,000 |
| 2025-07 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 68 | $416,000 |
| 2025-05 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 | $393,000 |
| 2025-01 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 | $416,000 |
| 2024-12 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 | $380,000 |
| 2024-03 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 | $380,888 |
| 2024-02 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 | $390,000 |
| 2024-01 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 | $350,000 |
| 2024-01 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 68 | $365,000 |
| 2023-09 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 | $330,000 |
| 2023-08 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 | $325,000 |
| 2023-07 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 | $365,000 |
| 2023-05 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 | $335,000 |
| 2023-03 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 | $370,000 |
| 2023-02 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 | $328,000 |
| 2022-11 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 | $310,000 |
| 2022-09 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 | $325,000 |
| 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 $399,000 (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 $352,526–$394,351 (central estimate $373,439). Recent sales — median $367,189 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,800/mo over the last 12 months (7 contracts).
The block was completed in 1968 and its 99-year lease runs from 1970.