Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh
153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore 311153
Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1997, with 72 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$850k (121 sqm), from 49 resales on record. The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1997, with 72 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1997
- Storeys
- 19
- Total units
- 72
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$850k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$850k (S$699 psf), from 49 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 27 | S$650,000recent | 104 sqm | S$598 psf |
| 5-Room | 22 | S$878,000recent | 121 sqm | S$674 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 Mar 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 49 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,180,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 sqm | S$1,180,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 sqm | S$910,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 sqm | S$1,100,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$1,165,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$1,085,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 104 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 101 sqm | S$788,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 124 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$707,000 |
What flat types are in Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 72 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 280 m away (~4 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT280 m · ~4 min
- Braddell MRT771 m · ~12 min
- Caldecott MRT772 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km259 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority391 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority456 m
- Marymount Convent SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority940 m
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km969 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh (~S$850k) needs about S$6,776/mo in income and S$3,191/mo in repayments, after S$20,100 stamp duty and a S$213k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$850k) — 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$20,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$213k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,191/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,776/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 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh
What is the resale price at Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently resold around S$850k (121 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$650k; 5-Room ≈ S$878k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh 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 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 72 dwelling units across up to 19 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 280 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Chij Primary (Toa Payoh), Kheng Cheng School, Marymount Convent School are within 1 km of Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh sits in Toa Payoh, in the Toa Payoh 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.
