Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh
156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310156
Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1997, with 120 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$890k (101 sqm), from 68 resales on record. The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1997, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1997
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 120
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$890k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$890k (S$768 psf), from 68 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 55 | S$761,888recent | 101 sqm | S$701 psf |
| 5-Room | 13 | S$743,000recent | 118 sqm | S$585 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 68 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$894,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 101 sqm | S$894,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 118 sqm | S$1,038,888 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$896,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 101 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 101 sqm | S$890,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$1,000,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 102 sqm | S$890,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 101 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 118 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 sqm | S$586,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 101 sqm | S$761,888 |
What flat types are in Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 120 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 255 m away (~4 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT255 m · ~4 min
- Caldecott MRT849 m · ~13 min
- Braddell MRT897 m · ~14 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 km215 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority374 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority573 m
- Marymount Convent SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.1 km
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Guangyang 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 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh (~S$890k) needs about S$7,095/mo in income and S$3,342/mo in repayments, after S$21,300 stamp duty and a S$223k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$890k) — 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$21,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$223k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,342/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,095/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 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh
What is the resale price at Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently resold around S$890k (101 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$762k; 5-Room ≈ S$743k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 156 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 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 120 dwelling units across up to 18 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 255 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Chij Primary (Toa Payoh), Kheng Cheng School are within 1 km of Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 156 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.
