Blk 53 Lorong 5 Toa Payoh — HDB resale prices
HDB resale prices, Toa Payoh · 3-Room · built 1967
median resale price, last 24 months
12 sales in that window · as of Sep 2026
How it compares
Blk 53 Lorong 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh (completed in 1967, 19 storeys, 228 units). As of Sep 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $377,500, about 53% below the Toa Payoh median, from 12 sales. 206 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Price by year
At a glance
Unit mix (sold): 3-room ×227
Prices by flat type — last 24 months (as of Sep 2026)
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,900/mo (8 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~9.2% (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 88% of Toa Payoh blocks with recent sales.
What the price model says
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $366,574–$409,819 (central estimate $388,197). Recent sales — median $374,000 — 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 | $32,000 | $59,908 | 2 |
| 1991 | $40,000 | $72,394 | 5 |
| 1992 | $40,000 | $70,805 | 7 |
| 1993 | $67,000 | $115,943 | 7 |
| 1994 | $110,000 | $184,641 | 8 |
| 1995 | $130,000 | $214,512 | 6 |
| 1996 | $147,500 | $240,075 | 4 |
| 1997 | $208,000 | $331,834 | 5 |
| 1998 | $185,000 | $295,945 | 8 |
| 1999 | $163,000 | $260,690 | 11 |
| 2000 | $180,000 | $284,047 | 10 |
| 2001 | $176,000 | $274,949 | 9 |
| 2002 | $160,500 | $251,720 | 10 |
| 2003 | $182,500 | $284,834 | 10 |
| 2004 | $185,500 | $284,755 | 4 |
| 2005 | $180,000 | $275,011 | 3 |
| 2006 | $179,500 | $271,623 | 2 |
| 2007 | $197,000 | $291,944 | 10 |
| 2008 | $245,000 | $340,485 | 5 |
| 2009 | $263,000 | $363,363 | 5 |
| 2010 | $283,000 | $380,239 | 5 |
| 2011 | $314,940 | $402,039 | 6 |
| 2012 | $363,000 | $443,092 | 5 |
| 2013 | $353,000 | $420,936 | 5 |
| 2014 | $344,500 | $406,596 | 4 |
| 2015 | $316,888 | $375,972 | 5 |
| 2016 | $312,750 | $373,037 | 2 |
| 2017 | $303,000 | $359,334 | 4 |
| 2018 | $272,500 | $321,753 | 2 |
| 2019 | $229,000 | $268,865 | 4 |
| 2020 | $230,000 | $270,505 | 8 |
| 2021 | $270,000 | $310,361 | 3 |
| 2022 | $320,000 | $346,586 | 3 |
| 2023 | $388,000 | $400,860 | 3 |
| 2024 | $361,000 | $364,260 | 5 |
| 2025 | $380,000 | $380,000 | 9 |
| 2026 | $374,000 | $374,000 | 2 |
Records
| Record sale | $420,000 (3-Room, 2025-12) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $32,000 (1990-01) |
| Busiest year | 1999 · 11 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +0% (+0.0%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $44.7M across 206 sales |
Recent resale transactions
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 68 m² | $373,000 |
| 2026-01 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 68 m² | $375,000 |
| 2025-12 | 3-Room | 16–18 | 68 m² | $420,000 |
| 2025-11 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 68 m² | $380,000 |
| 2025-10 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 68 m² | $353,000 |
| 2025-08 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 68 m² | $353,000 |
| 2025-06 | 3-Room | 13–15 | 68 m² | $408,000 |
| 2025-04 | 3-Room | 16–18 | 68 m² | $410,000 |
| 2025-03 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 68 m² | $380,000 |
| 2025-02 | 3-Room | 13–15 | 68 m² | $385,000 |
| 2025-02 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 68 m² | $345,000 |
| 2024-11 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 68 m² | $361,000 |
| 2024-09 | 3-Room | 01–03 | 68 m² | $340,000 |
| 2024-07 | 3-Room | 16–18 | 68 m² | $380,000 |
| 2024-06 | 3-Room | 04–06 | 68 m² | $388,000 |
| 2024-01 | 3-Room | 13–15 | 68 m² | $345,000 |
| 2023-12 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 68 m² | $328,000 |
| 2023-09 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 68 m² | $390,000 |
| 2023-02 | 3-Room | 19–21 | 68 m² | $388,000 |
| 2022-11 | 3-Room | 10–12 | 68 m² | $320,000 |
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Quick answers
How much does a flat at Blk 53 Lorong 5 Toa Payoh cost?
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $377,500 (12 sales, as of Sep 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
Is Blk 53 Lorong 5 Toa Payoh fairly priced?
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $366,574–$409,819 (central estimate $388,197). Recent sales — median $374,000 — sit within that range.
What is the rent at Blk 53 Lorong 5 Toa Payoh?
The median monthly rent is $2,900/mo over the last 12 months (8 contracts).
How old is Blk 53 Lorong 5 Toa Payoh?
The block was completed in 1967 and its 99-year lease runs from 1968.