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. Across 49 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$850k (S$699 psf, 121 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- 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 |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 2 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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh get?
Flats at Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently sublet for a median of S$3,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,900/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$46,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 9 | S$3,900/mo |
| 5-Room | 18 | S$3,800/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block located along Lor 1 Toa Payoh. The block is recorded as completed around 1997, with up to 19 storeys. It has an estimated 72 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 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore 311153. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, the Toa Payoh planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Toa Payoh MRT, approximately 280m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Square 2 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 127 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 for food options, Toa Payoh Town Pk for greenery and recreation, and Toa Payoh West Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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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 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently resold for a median of about S$850k (S$699 psf), from 49 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$650k; 5-Room ≈ S$878k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh 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 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh is about 5.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,900/mo against a resale price of about S$850k. 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 153A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
For a flat at about S$850k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,776/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,191/mo after a S$213k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.