Block 5 Toh Yi Dr
5 Toh Yi Dr, Singapore 590005
Block 5 Toh Yi Dr is an HDB block in Bukit Timah, completed in 1989, with 132 dwelling units. Across 114 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.05M (S$826 psf, 122 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 5 Toh Yi Dr?
Block 5 Toh Yi Dr is an HDB block in Bukit Timah, completed in 1989, with 132 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Timah
- Planning area
- Bukit Timah
- Completed
- 1989
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 132
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$1.05M
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 5 Toh Yi Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.05M (S$826 psf), from 114 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 52 | S$800,000recent | 104 sqm | S$715 psf |
| 5-Room | 62 | S$1,085,000recent | 122 sqm | S$800 psf |
Live now: 9 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$1.39M) and 8 for rent (median S$1,475/mo) — 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 5 Toh Yi Dr get?
Flats at Block 5 Toh Yi Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 20 | S$3,500/mo |
| 4-Room | 14 | S$2,300/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 5 Toh Yi Dr?
Block 5 Toh Yi Dr has 114 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,300,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 127 sqm | S$1,300,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$938,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$925,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$1,100,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 128 sqm | S$1,188,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$1,230,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$1,050,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$860,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 104 sqm | S$895,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$1,100,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 128 sqm | S$1,085,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$900,000 |
What flat types are in Block 5 Toh Yi Dr?
Block 5 Toh Yi Dr has 132 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 5 Toh Yi Dr?
Block 5 Toh Yi Dr is an HDB block in Bukit Timah.
Block 5 Toh Yi Dr is an HDB block located along Toh Yi Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1989, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 132 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 5 Toh Yi Dr, Singapore 590005. 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 365m 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 5 Toh Yi Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 5 Toh Yi Dr is Beauty World MRT, about 365 m away (~6 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Beauty World MRT365 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 priority177 m
- Bukit Timah Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority861 m
- Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
- Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 5 Toh Yi Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 5 Toh Yi Dr (~S$1.05M) needs about S$8,370/mo in income and S$3,942/mo in repayments, after S$26,600 stamp duty and a S$263k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$1.05M) — 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$26,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$263k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,942/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$8,370/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 5 Toh Yi Dr land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 5 Toh Yi Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 5 Toh Yi Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 5 Toh Yi Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$1.05M (S$826 psf), from 114 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 5 Toh Yi Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$800k; 5-Room ≈ S$1.08M (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 5 Toh Yi Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 5 Toh Yi Dr has about 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1989). 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 5 Toh Yi Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 5 Toh Yi Dr is about 4.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$1.05M. 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 5 Toh Yi Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$1.05M on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$8,370/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,942/mo after a S$263k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 5 Toh Yi Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 5 Toh Yi Dr is Beauty World MRT, about 365 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 5 Toh Yi Dr?⌄
Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School, Bukit Timah Primary School are within 1 km of Block 5 Toh Yi Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.