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. Across 68 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$890k (S$768 psf, 101 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- 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 |
Live now: 8 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$910k) and 3 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 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh get?
Flats at Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 3.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
3.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$2,600/mo |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$3,300/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 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 of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 156 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 18 storeys. It has an estimated 120 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 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310156. 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 255m 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 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.
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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 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently resold for a median of about S$890k (S$768 psf), from 68 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$762k; 5-Room ≈ S$743k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 156 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 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is about 3.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$890k. 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 156 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
For a flat at about S$890k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,095/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,342/mo after a S$223k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.