Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1
117 Potong Pasir Ave 1, Singapore 350117
Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1984, with 156 dwelling units. Across 217 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$444k (S$582 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1?
Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1984, with 156 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 156
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$444k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$444k (S$582 psf), from 217 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 134 | S$402,000recent | 67 sqm | S$557 psf |
| 4-Room | 83 | S$508,000recent | 96 sqm | S$474 psf |
Live now: 9 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$470k) 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 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 get?
Flats at Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.8% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,300/mo |
| 4-Room | 4 | S$3,600/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1?
Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 has 217 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$444,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 67 sqm | S$444,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 96 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$458,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$425,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$400,888 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$400,000 |
What flat types are in Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1?
Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 has 156 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1?
Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 is an HDB block located along Potong Pasir Ave 1. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 156 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1, Singapore 350117. It is part of District 13, Macpherson / Braddell, the Toa Payoh planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Potong Pasir MRT, approximately 846m away, around 13 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Poiz Centre for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 22 Toa Payoh Lorong 7 for food options, Carmichael Rd Pg for greenery and recreation, Toa Payoh Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Toa Payoh South Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 is Potong Pasir MRT, about 846 m away (~13 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Potong Pasir MRT846 m · ~13 min
- Woodleigh MRT936 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km333 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority563 m
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km691 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority840 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority961 m
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1?
Buying a flat at Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 (~S$444k) needs about S$3,539/mo in income and S$1,667/mo in repayments, after S$7,920 stamp duty and a S$111k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$444k) — 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$7,920
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$111k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,667/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,539/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 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 have recently resold for a median of about S$444k (S$582 psf), from 217 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$402k; 4-Room ≈ S$508k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 has about 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 is about 6.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$444k. 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 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1?⌄
For a flat at about S$444k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,539/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,667/mo after a S$111k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 is Potong Pasir MRT, about 846 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1?⌄
St Andrew's School (Junior), Pei Chun Public School, First Toa Payoh Primary School are within 1 km of Block 117 Potong Pasir Ave 1 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.