Blk 38 Lorong 5 Toa Payoh — HDB resale prices
HDB resale prices, Toa Payoh · 3-Room · built 1969
median resale price, last 24 months
7 sales in that window · as of Sep 2026
How it compares
Blk 38 Lorong 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh (completed in 1969, 11 storeys, 213 units). As of Sep 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $360,000, about 55% below the Toa Payoh median, from 7 sales. 261 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Price by year
At a glance
Unit mix (sold): 3-room ×205 · 5-room ×7
Prices by flat type — last 24 months (as of Sep 2026)
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,800/mo (10 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~9.3% (Toa Payoh average: ~5.0%) — 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.
What the price model says
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $321,689–$359,639 (central estimate $340,664). Recent sales — median $344,035 — sit within that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
Median resale price by year
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $39,000 | $73,012 | 10 |
| 1991 | $40,000 | $72,394 | 3 |
| 1992 | $40,000 | $70,805 | 6 |
| 1993 | $61,000 | $105,560 | 8 |
| 1994 | $93,000 | $156,106 | 7 |
| 1995 | $126,000 | $207,911 | 6 |
| 1996 | $165,000 | $268,558 | 15 |
| 1997 | $193,000 | $307,903 | 7 |
| 1998 | $156,800 | $250,834 | 17 |
| 1999 | $146,000 | $233,501 | 14 |
| 2000 | $160,000 | $252,486 | 7 |
| 2001 | $153,250 | $239,408 | 14 |
| 2002 | $163,000 | $255,641 | 10 |
| 2003 | $162,250 | $253,229 | 6 |
| 2004 | $160,000 | $245,611 | 8 |
| 2005 | $161,000 | $245,982 | 7 |
| 2006 | $174,250 | $263,679 | 10 |
| 2007 | $189,000 | $280,089 | 8 |
| 2008 | $209,000 | $290,454 | 8 |
| 2009 | $250,000 | $345,402 | 12 |
| 2010 | $299,000 | $401,736 | 11 |
| 2011 | $320,000 | $408,499 | 6 |
| 2012 | $343,000 | $418,680 | 3 |
| 2013 | $346,500 | $413,185 | 4 |
| 2014 | $348,000 | $410,727 | 4 |
| 2015 | $302,000 | $358,309 | 6 |
| 2016 | $287,500 | $342,919 | 4 |
| 2017 | $318,000 | $377,123 | 4 |
| 2018 | $252,500 | $298,138 | 4 |
| 2019 | $250,000 | $293,521 | 8 |
| 2020 | $268,000 | $315,197 | 1 |
| 2021 | $280,000 | $321,856 | 5 |
| 2022 | $293,000 | $317,342 | 5 |
| 2023 | $326,500 | $337,321 | 2 |
| 2024 | $355,000 | $358,206 | 4 |
| 2025 | $375,000 | $375,000 | 3 |
| 2026 | $352,500 | $352,500 | 4 |
Records
| Record sale | $550,000 (5-Room, 2017-08) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $28,600 (1990-02) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 17 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +3% (+0.3%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $52.5M across 261 sales |
Recent resale transactions
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 67 m² | $360,000 |
| 2026-08 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 67 m² | $328,000 |
| 2026-06 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 67 m² | $345,000 |
| 2026-03 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 67 m² | $363,000 |
| 2025-11 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 67 m² | $375,000 |
| 2025-11 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 67 m² | $360,000 |
| 2025-05 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 67 m² | $375,000 |
| 2024-10 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 67 m² | $372,000 |
| 2024-08 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 67 m² | $340,000 |
| 2024-05 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 77 m² | $370,000 |
| 2024-01 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 67 m² | $315,000 |
| 2023-07 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 67 m² | $328,000 |
| 2023-05 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 67 m² | $325,000 |
| 2022-10 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 67 m² | $310,000 |
| 2022-09 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 67 m² | $320,000 |
| 2022-05 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 67 m² | $293,000 |
| 2022-04 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 67 m² | $290,000 |
| 2022-02 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 67 m² | $285,000 |
| 2021-10 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 67 m² | $276,888 |
| 2021-08 | 3-Room | 07–09 | 67 m² | $295,000 |
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Quick answers
How much does a flat at Blk 38 Lorong 5 Toa Payoh cost?
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $360,000 (7 sales, as of Sep 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
Is Blk 38 Lorong 5 Toa Payoh fairly priced?
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $321,689–$359,639 (central estimate $340,664). Recent sales — median $344,035 — sit within that range.
What is the rent at Blk 38 Lorong 5 Toa Payoh?
The median monthly rent is $2,800/mo over the last 12 months (10 contracts).
How old is Blk 38 Lorong 5 Toa Payoh?
The block was completed in 1969 and its 99-year lease runs from 1970.