Blk 96 Lor 3 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 $378,000, about 60% below the Toa Payoh median, from 5 sales. 239 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 | 239 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $378,000 | $5,559/m² | 5 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,000/mo (7 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~9.5% (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 88% of Toa Payoh blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $351,215–$392,884 (central estimate $372,050). Recent sales — median $350,931 — 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 | $36,000 | $67,396 | 10 |
| 1991 | $40,000 | $72,394 | 9 |
| 1992 | $40,000 | $70,805 | 7 |
| 1993 | $65,000 | $112,482 | 7 |
| 1994 | $93,000 | $156,106 | 8 |
| 1995 | $122,500 | $202,136 | 8 |
| 1996 | $170,000 | $276,696 | 13 |
| 1997 | $200,000 | $319,071 | 5 |
| 1998 | $163,000 | $260,752 | 13 |
| 1999 | $160,000 | $255,892 | 25 |
| 2000 | $188,000 | $296,671 | 9 |
| 2001 | $171,500 | $267,919 | 8 |
| 2002 | $166,500 | $261,130 | 6 |
| 2003 | $193,000 | $301,222 | 5 |
| 2004 | $195,000 | $299,338 | 4 |
| 2005 | $190,900 | $291,664 | 8 |
| 2006 | $190,500 | $288,268 | 4 |
| 2007 | $223,000 | $330,475 | 6 |
| 2008 | $272,500 | $378,702 | 5 |
| 2009 | $272,500 | $376,488 | 6 |
| 2010 | $307,500 | $413,157 | 8 |
| 2011 | $350,000 | $446,795 | 14 |
| 2012 | $381,250 | $465,369 | 2 |
| 2013 | $375,000 | $447,170 | 2 |
| 2014 | $344,500 | $406,596 | 4 |
| 2015 | $317,500 | $376,699 | 4 |
| 2016 | $325,500 | $388,244 | 2 |
| 2017 | $325,400 | $385,899 | 4 |
| 2018 | $270,000 | $318,801 | 2 |
| 2019 | $275,000 | $322,873 | 5 |
| 2020 | $275,000 | $323,430 | 5 |
| 2021 | $285,000 | $327,603 | 5 |
| 2022 | $313,444 | $339,485 | 6 |
| 2023 | $335,000 | $346,103 | 2 |
| 2024 | $352,944 | $356,131 | 4 |
| 2025 | $386,944 | $386,944 | 2 |
| 2026 | $362,500 | $362,500 | 2 |
| Record sale | $418,000 (3-Room, 2014-02) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $43,500 (1990-02) |
| Busiest year | 1999 · 25 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | -7% (-0.7%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $49.3M across 239 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 | $360,000 |
| 2026-03 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 | $365,000 |
| 2025-12 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 | $385,000 |
| 2025-10 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 | $388,888 |
| 2024-09 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 | $378,000 |
| 2024-04 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 | $350,888 |
| 2024-03 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 | $355,000 |
| 2024-01 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 | $320,000 |
| 2023-08 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 | $340,000 |
| 2023-01 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 | $330,000 |
| 2022-10 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 78 | $405,000 |
| 2022-06 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 | $282,000 |
| 2022-06 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 | $320,000 |
| 2022-04 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 | $304,000 |
| 2022-02 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 | $308,888 |
| 2022-01 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 | $318,000 |
| 2021-12 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 | $305,000 |
| 2021-09 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 | $290,000 |
| 2021-06 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 | $278,000 |
| 2021-02 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 | $285,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 97 | $1,039,000 | $7,813/m² |
| 2. Blk 96 | $378,000 | $5,559/m² |
| 3. Blk 91 | $348,000 | $5,118/m² |
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $378,000 (5 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 $351,215–$392,884 (central estimate $372,050). Recent sales — median $350,931 — sit below that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,000/mo over the last 12 months (7 contracts).
The block was completed in 1968 and its 99-year lease runs from 1970.