Block 16 Toh Yi Dr
16 Toh Yi Dr, Singapore 590016
Block 16 Toh Yi Dr is an HDB block in Bukit Timah, completed in 1987, with 96 dwelling units. Across 89 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$953k (S$822 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 16 Toh Yi Dr?
Block 16 Toh Yi Dr is an HDB block in Bukit Timah, completed in 1987, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Timah
- Planning area
- Bukit Timah
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$953k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 16 Toh Yi Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$953k (S$822 psf), from 89 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 48 | S$683,000recent | 104 sqm | S$610 psf |
| 5-Room | 41 | S$863,000recent | 122 sqm | S$657 psf |
Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$950k) and 2 for rent — search all listings.
“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 16 Toh Yi Dr get?
Flats at Block 16 Toh Yi Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.2% (from 19 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
19 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 13 | S$3,400/mo |
| 5-Room | 6 | S$3,250/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 16 Toh Yi Dr?
Block 16 Toh Yi Dr has 89 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,225,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$1,225,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$1,200,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$953,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$1,190,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$920,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$1,110,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$1,050,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$1,100,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$755,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$790,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$683,000 |
What flat types are in Block 16 Toh Yi Dr?
Block 16 Toh Yi Dr has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 16 Toh Yi Dr?
Block 16 Toh Yi Dr is an HDB block in Bukit Timah.
Block 16 Toh Yi Dr is an HDB block located along Toh Yi Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1987, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 16 Toh Yi Dr, Singapore 590016. It is part of District 21, Upper Bukit Timah / Clementi Park / Ulu Pandan, the Bukit Timah planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Beauty World MRT, approximately 408m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Kap Mall for shopping, ZAC MEAT & POULTRY PTE LTD for groceries, Bukit Timah Market for food options, Cheng Soon Garden Pg for greenery and recreation, and Bukit Timah Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 16 Toh Yi Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 16 Toh Yi Dr is Beauty World MRT, about 408 m away (~6 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Beauty World MRT408 m · ~6 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority417 m
- Bukit Timah Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority684 m
- Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.4 km
- Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
- Keming Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 16 Toh Yi Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 16 Toh Yi Dr (~S$953k) needs about S$7,597/mo in income and S$3,578/mo in repayments, after S$23,190 stamp duty and a S$238k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$953k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$23,190
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$238k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,578/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,597/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 16 Toh Yi Dr land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 16 Toh Yi Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 16 Toh Yi Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 16 Toh Yi Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$953k (S$822 psf), from 89 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 16 Toh Yi Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$683k; 5-Room ≈ S$863k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 16 Toh Yi Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 16 Toh Yi Dr has about 61 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1987). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 16 Toh Yi Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 16 Toh Yi Dr is about 4.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$953k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 16 Toh Yi Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$953k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,597/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,578/mo after a S$238k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 16 Toh Yi Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 16 Toh Yi Dr is Beauty World MRT, about 408 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 16 Toh Yi Dr?⌄
Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School, Bukit Timah Primary School are within 1 km of Block 16 Toh Yi Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.