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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$685k (120 sqm), from 90 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 279 Toh Guan Rd
What is the resale price at Block 279 Toh Guan Rd?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 279 Toh Guan Rd have recently resold around S$685k (120 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 279 Toh Guan Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$472k; 5-Room ≈ S$685k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 279 Toh Guan Rd?⌄
Block 279 Toh Guan Rd has approximately 72 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1997). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 279 Toh Guan Rd?⌄
Block 279 Toh Guan Rd has 111 dwelling units across up to 21 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
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.
Is Block 279 Toh Guan Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 279 Toh Guan Rd sits in Jurong East, in the Jurong East planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈72 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
