Blk 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block in Toa Payoh (completed in 1973, 25 storeys, 96 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $628,000, about 33% below the Toa Payoh median, from 7 sales. 108 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Toa Payoh |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1973 |
| Lease from | 1974 |
| Storeys | 25 |
| Dwelling units | 96 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×96 |
| Recorded resales | 108 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $628,000 | $7,476/m² | 7 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,200/mo (4 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.1% (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 34% of Toa Payoh blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $520,011–$581,708 (central estimate $550,859). Recent sales — median $620,000 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $80,000 | $149,769 | 1 |
| 1991 | $74,000 | $133,929 | 2 |
| 1992 | $100,000 | $177,013 | 1 |
| 1993 | $157,000 | $271,687 | 2 |
| 1994 | $185,000 | $310,533 | 1 |
| 1996 | $360,000 | $585,945 | 7 |
| 1997 | $340,000 | $542,421 | 9 |
| 1998 | $300,000 | $479,912 | 4 |
| 1999 | $283,000 | $452,609 | 8 |
| 2000 | $273,500 | $431,594 | 2 |
| 2001 | $278,000 | $434,294 | 3 |
| 2002 | $261,250 | $409,732 | 4 |
| 2003 | $271,000 | $422,959 | 5 |
| 2004 | $280,500 | $430,586 | 2 |
| 2005 | $290,000 | $443,073 | 6 |
| 2006 | $299,080 | $452,574 | 5 |
| 2007 | $344,000 | $509,791 | 5 |
| 2008 | $394,900 | $548,806 | 4 |
| 2009 | $394,500 | $545,044 | 4 |
| 2010 | $443,000 | $595,215 | 3 |
| 2011 | $489,000 | $624,237 | 2 |
| 2012 | $592,000 | $722,619 | 1 |
| 2013 | $558,888 | $666,448 | 1 |
| 2014 | $500,000 | $590,124 | 1 |
| 2016 | $465,000 | $554,635 | 2 |
| 2017 | $468,000 | $555,012 | 3 |
| 2018 | $498,000 | $588,011 | 5 |
| 2019 | $474,000 | $556,515 | 4 |
| 2021 | $470,000 | $540,258 | 2 |
| 2022 | $495,000 | $536,125 | 2 |
| 2024 | $645,000 | $650,824 | 1 |
| 2025 | $614,000 | $614,000 | 2 |
| 2026 | $624,000 | $624,000 | 4 |
| Record sale | $648,888 (4-Room, 2026-03) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $80,000 (1990-08) |
| Busiest year | 1997 · 9 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +13% (+1.2%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $39.1M across 108 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 | $628,000 |
| 2026-04 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 84 | $560,000 |
| 2026-04 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 | $620,000 |
| 2026-03 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 84 | $648,888 |
| 2025-08 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 | $630,000 |
| 2025-04 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 | $598,000 |
| 2024-09 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 84 | $645,000 |
| 2022-12 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 | $510,000 |
| 2022-07 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 | $480,000 |
| 2021-06 | 4-Room | 25 TO 27 | 84 | $450,000 |
| 2021-04 | 4-Room | 22 TO 24 | 84 | $490,000 |
| 2019-11 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 | $468,000 |
| 2019-11 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 84 | $480,000 |
| 2019-09 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 | $465,000 |
| 2019-06 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 84 | $495,000 |
| 2018-11 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 84 | $498,000 |
| 2018-10 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 | $420,000 |
| 2018-07 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 | $498,000 |
| 2018-07 | 4-Room | 22 TO 24 | 84 | $518,000 |
| 2018-02 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 | $472,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 79B | $1,006,444 | $11,000/m² |
| 2. Blk 79C | $990,000 | $10,879/m² |
| 3. Blk 79D | $957,388 | $10,504/m² |
| 4. Blk 79A | $888,888 | $11,273/m² |
| 5. Blk 79E | $852,500 | $10,973/m² |
| 6. Blk 179 | $628,000 | $7,476/m² |
| 7. Blk 186 | $488,000 | $6,885/m² |
| 8. Blk 178 | $456,844 | $6,819/m² |
| 9. Blk 177 | $430,000 | $6,451/m² |
| 10. Blk 185 | $430,000 | $6,418/m² |
| 11. Blk 183 | $405,000 | $6,119/m² |
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $628,000 (7 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $520,011–$581,708 (central estimate $550,859). Recent sales — median $620,000 — sit above that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,200/mo over the last 12 months (4 contracts).
The block was completed in 1973 and its 99-year lease runs from 1974.