Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh
157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310157
Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1971, with 353 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$408k (67 sqm), from 390 resales on record. The lease has approximately 44 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1971, with 353 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1971
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 353
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$408k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 44 years
What are resale prices at Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$408k (S$566 psf), from 390 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 389 | S$408,000recent | 67 sqm | S$566 psf |
| 5-Room | 1 | S$745,000 | 134 sqm | S$517 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 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 390 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$365,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$365,000 |
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$418,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$408,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$416,888 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$422,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$392,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$398,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$408,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$426,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$398,888 |
What flat types are in Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 353 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 233 m away (~4 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT233 m · ~4 min
- Caldecott MRT896 m · ~14 min
- Braddell MRT931 m · ~15 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 km244 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority405 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority601 m
- Marymount Convent SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.1 km
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Catholic Junior CollegeJunior college1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh (~S$408k) needs about S$3,252/mo in income and S$1,532/mo in repayments, after S$6,840 stamp duty and a S$102k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$408k) — 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$6,840
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$102k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,532/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,252/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 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh
What is the resale price at Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently resold around S$408k (67 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$408k; 5-Room ≈ S$745k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has approximately 44 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1971). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 353 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 233 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Chij Primary (Toa Payoh), Kheng Cheng School are within 1 km of Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 157 Lor 1 Toa Payoh a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 157 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 (≈44 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
