Blk 53 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh (completed in 1967, 19 storeys, 228 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $375,000, about 60% below the Toa Payoh median, from 13 sales. 206 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Toa Payoh |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1967 |
| Lease from | 1968 |
| Storeys | 19 |
| Dwelling units | 228 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×227 |
| Recorded resales | 206 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $375,000 | $5,515/m² | 13 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,800/mo (11 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~9.0% (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 90% of Toa Payoh blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $366,078–$409,511 (central estimate $387,795). Recent sales — median $373,000 — 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 | $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 |
| 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 |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 | $373,000 |
| 2026-01 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 | $375,000 |
| 2025-12 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 68 | $420,000 |
| 2025-11 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 | $380,000 |
| 2025-10 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 | $353,000 |
| 2025-08 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 | $353,000 |
| 2025-06 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 | $408,000 |
| 2025-04 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 68 | $410,000 |
| 2025-03 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 | $380,000 |
| 2025-02 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 | $345,000 |
| 2025-02 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 | $385,000 |
| 2024-11 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 | $361,000 |
| 2024-09 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 | $340,000 |
| 2024-07 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 68 | $380,000 |
| 2024-06 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 | $388,000 |
| 2024-01 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 | $345,000 |
| 2023-12 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 | $328,000 |
| 2023-09 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 | $390,000 |
| 2023-02 | 3-Room | 19 TO 21 | 68 | $388,000 |
| 2022-11 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 | $320,000 |
| 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 $375,000 (13 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 $366,078–$409,511 (central estimate $387,795). Recent sales — median $373,000 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,800/mo over the last 12 months (11 contracts).
The block was completed in 1967 and its 99-year lease runs from 1968.