Block 281 Toh Guan Rd
281 Toh Guan Rd, Singapore 600281
Block 281 Toh Guan Rd is an HDB block in Jurong East, completed in 1997, with 111 dwelling units. Across 86 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$700k (S$565 psf, 120 sqm). The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 281 Toh Guan Rd?
Block 281 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$700k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 281 Toh Guan Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$700k (S$565 psf), from 86 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 29 | S$510,000recent | 101 sqm | S$469 psf |
| 5-Room | 57 | S$700,000recent | 121 sqm | S$542 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 281 Toh Guan Rd get?
Flats at Block 281 Toh Guan Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,900/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$2,900/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 281 Toh Guan Rd?
Block 281 Toh Guan Rd has 86 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$740,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$740,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$792,888 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 121 sqm | S$738,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$738,888 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 121 sqm | S$735,888 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$693,888 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$670,000 |
What flat types are in Block 281 Toh Guan Rd?
Block 281 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 281 Toh Guan Rd?
Block 281 Toh Guan Rd is an HDB block in Jurong East.
Block 281 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 281 Toh Guan Rd, Singapore 600281. 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 Jurong East MRT, approximately 886m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include IMM for shopping and COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries.
How far is Block 281 Toh Guan Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 281 Toh Guan Rd is Jurong East MRT, about 886 m away (~14 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Jurong East MRT886 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Crest Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km553 m
- Yuhua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority673 m
- Bukit View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km916 m
- Bukit View Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Bukit Batok Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Princess Elizabeth Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Fuhua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Millennia InstituteCentralised institute1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 281 Toh Guan Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 281 Toh Guan Rd (~S$700k) needs about S$5,580/mo in income and S$2,628/mo in repayments, after S$15,600 stamp duty and a S$175k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$700k) — 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$15,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$175k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,628/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,580/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 281 Toh Guan Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 281 Toh Guan Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 281 Toh Guan Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$700k (S$565 psf), from 86 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 281 Toh Guan Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$510k; 5-Room ≈ S$700k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 281 Toh Guan Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 281 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 281 Toh Guan Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 281 Toh Guan Rd is about 5.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$700k. 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 281 Toh Guan Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$700k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,580/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,628/mo after a S$175k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 281 Toh Guan Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 281 Toh Guan Rd is Jurong East MRT, about 886 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 281 Toh Guan Rd?⌄
Yuhua Primary School is within 1 km of Block 281 Toh Guan Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.