Block 279 Toh Guan Rd
279 Toh Guan Rd, Singapore 600279
Block 279 Toh Guan Rd is an HDB block in Jurong East, completed in 1997, with 111 dwelling units. Across 90 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$685k (S$570 psf, 120 sqm). The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 279 Toh Guan Rd?
Block 279 Toh Guan Rd is an HDB block in Jurong East, completed in 1997, with 111 dwelling units.
- Town
- Jurong East
- Planning area
- Jurong East
- Completed
- 1997
- Storeys
- 21
- Total units
- 111
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$685k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 279 Toh Guan Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$685k (S$570 psf), from 90 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 26 | S$472,000recent | 101 sqm | S$439 psf |
| 5-Room | 64 | S$685,000recent | 120 sqm | S$530 psf |
Live now: 14 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$700k) and 1 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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 279 Toh Guan Rd get?
Flats at Block 279 Toh Guan Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$3,500/mo |
| 4-Room | 19 | S$3,500/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 279 Toh Guan Rd?
Block 279 Toh Guan Rd has 90 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$818,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 sqm | S$818,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$818,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 100 sqm | S$658,888 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$608,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$742,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$519,500 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 sqm | S$745,888 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$558,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$685,000 |
What flat types are in Block 279 Toh Guan Rd?
Block 279 Toh Guan Rd has 111 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 279 Toh Guan Rd?
Block 279 Toh Guan Rd is an HDB block in Jurong East.
Block 279 Toh Guan Rd is an HDB block located along Toh Guan Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1997, with up to 21 storeys. It has an estimated 111 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 279 Toh Guan Rd, Singapore 600279. It is part of District 22, Jurong, the Jurong East planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Bukit Batok MRT, approximately 974m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include IMM for shopping and COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries.
How far is Block 279 Toh Guan Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 279 Toh Guan Rd is Bukit Batok MRT, about 974 m away (~15 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bukit Batok MRT974 m · ~15 min
- Jurong East MRT987 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Crest Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km533 m
- Yuhua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority672 m
- Bukit View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km822 m
- Bukit View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority955 m
- Bukit Batok Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Princess Elizabeth Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Keming Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Millennia InstituteCentralised institute1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 279 Toh Guan Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 279 Toh Guan Rd (~S$685k) needs about S$5,461/mo in income and S$2,572/mo in repayments, after S$15,150 stamp duty and a S$171k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$685k) — 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$15,150
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$171k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,572/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,461/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 279 Toh Guan Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 279 Toh Guan Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 279 Toh Guan Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 279 Toh Guan Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$685k (S$570 psf), from 90 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 279 Toh Guan Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$472k; 5-Room ≈ S$685k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 279 Toh Guan Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 279 Toh Guan Rd has about 72 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1997). 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 279 Toh Guan Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 279 Toh Guan Rd is about 6.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$685k. 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 279 Toh Guan Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$685k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,461/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,572/mo after a S$171k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 279 Toh Guan Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 279 Toh Guan Rd is Bukit Batok MRT, about 974 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 279 Toh Guan Rd?⌄
Yuhua Primary School, Bukit View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 279 Toh Guan Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.