Blk 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh (completed in 1992, 20 storeys, 87 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $980,944, about 4% above the Toa Payoh median, from 2 sales. 79 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Toa Payoh |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1992 |
| Lease from | 1993 |
| Storeys | 20 |
| Dwelling units | 87 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 5-room ×87 |
| Recorded resales | 79 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | $980,944 | $7,532/m² | 2 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $4,300/mo (1 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~5.3% (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 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $800,714–$895,714 (central estimate $848,214). Recent sales — median $898,000 — sit above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | $517,000 | $824,798 | 9 |
| 1998 | $478,000 | $764,659 | 9 |
| 1999 | $475,000 | $759,679 | 5 |
| 2000 | $497,000 | $784,286 | 6 |
| 2001 | $490,000 | $765,482 | 3 |
| 2002 | $448,000 | $702,621 | 2 |
| 2003 | $404,000 | $630,536 | 1 |
| 2004 | $410,000 | $629,377 | 2 |
| 2005 | $378,000 | $577,523 | 4 |
| 2006 | $403,000 | $609,828 | 3 |
| 2007 | $388,000 | $574,997 | 5 |
| 2008 | $529,000 | $735,169 | 7 |
| 2009 | $580,000 | $801,333 | 3 |
| 2011 | $618,000 | $788,913 | 3 |
| 2012 | $644,000 | $786,092 | 2 |
| 2013 | $622,500 | $742,302 | 2 |
| 2014 | $610,000 | $719,952 | 1 |
| 2015 | $641,500 | $761,109 | 1 |
| 2016 | $638,000 | $760,983 | 1 |
| 2018 | $667,500 | $788,148 | 2 |
| 2020 | $675,444 | $794,395 | 2 |
| 2021 | $620,000 | $712,681 | 1 |
| 2022 | $828,000 | $896,790 | 1 |
| 2023 | $790,000 | $816,183 | 1 |
| 2024 | $908,888 | $917,095 | 1 |
| 2025 | $1,063,888 | $1,063,888 | 1 |
| 2026 | $898,000 | $898,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $1,063,888 (5-Room, 2025-10) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $570,000 (1997-05) |
| Busiest year | 1997 · 9 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +18% (+1.7%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $41.9M across 79 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 | $898,000 |
| 2025-10 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 136 | $1,063,888 |
| 2024-06 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 | $908,888 |
| 2023-05 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 | $790,000 |
| 2022-05 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 124 | $828,000 |
| 2021-02 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 | $620,000 |
| 2020-06 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 | $608,888 |
| 2020-05 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 124 | $742,000 |
| 2018-09 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 136 | $710,000 |
| 2018-08 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 126 | $625,000 |
| 2016-04 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 | $638,000 |
| 2015-05 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 | $641,500 |
| 2014-06 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 | $610,000 |
| 2013-12 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 | $635,000 |
| 2013-05 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 | $610,000 |
| 2012-12 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 | $608,000 |
| 2012-11 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 | $680,000 |
| 2011-08 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 | $648,500 |
| 2011-07 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 124 | $618,000 |
| 2011-01 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 124 | $590,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 36 | $1,002,500 | $8,389/m² |
| 2. Blk 49 | $980,944 | $7,532/m² |
| 3. Blk 37 | $951,000 | $8,623/m² |
| 4. Blk 45 | $935,000 | $7,217/m² |
| 5. Blk 50 | $888,000 | $7,163/m² |
| 6. Blk 44 | $868,000 | $7,115/m² |
| 7. Blk 46 | $852,500 | $6,876/m² |
| 8. Blk 43 | $850,000 | $6,911/m² |
| 9. Blk 35 | $817,500 | $7,939/m² |
| 10. Blk 61 | $385,000 | $5,701/m² |
| 11. Blk 53 | $375,000 | $5,515/m² |
| 12. Blk 34 | $367,500 | $5,485/m² |
| 13. Blk 38 | $363,000 | $5,418/m² |
| 14. Blk 57 | $344,000 | $5,639/m² |
| 15. Blk 59 | $334,000 | $5,475/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 17 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $980,944 (2 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $800,714–$895,714 (central estimate $848,214). Recent sales — median $898,000 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $4,300/mo over the last 12 months (1 contracts).
The block was completed in 1992 and its 99-year lease runs from 1993.