Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh
160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310160
Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1971, with 176 dwelling units. Across 41 resales on record, 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$250k (S$569 psf, 40 sqm). The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1971, with 176 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1971
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 176
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$250k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 47 years
What are resale prices at Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
2-Room flats have recently resold around S$250k (S$569 psf), from 41 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 41 | S$250,000recent | 40 sqm | S$569 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 Jun 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh get?
Flats at Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently sublet for a median of S$2,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.6% (from 21 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,000/mo
21 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$24,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 21 | S$2,000/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 41 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$280,000 in Jun 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 40 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 40 sqm | S$272,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 40 sqm | S$255,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 40 sqm | S$265,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 40 sqm | S$260,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 41 sqm | S$250,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 40 sqm | S$256,888 |
| Mar 2022 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 40 sqm | S$245,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 40 sqm | S$235,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 40 sqm | S$228,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 40 sqm | S$205,000 |
| Feb 2020 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 41 sqm | S$215,000 |
What flat types are in Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 176 units, mostly 2-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block located along Lor 1 Toa Payoh. The block is recorded as completed around 1971, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 176 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room units.
The address is Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310160. 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 334m away, around 5 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 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 334 m away (~5 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT334 m · ~5 min
- Caldecott MRT966 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 km257 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority406 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority749 m
- Marymount Convent SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.3 km
- Catholic Junior CollegeJunior college1.3 km
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh (~S$250k) needs about S$1,993/mo in income and S$939/mo in repayments, after S$3,200 stamp duty and a S$63k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$250k) — 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$3,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$63k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$939/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$1,993/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh
How much does a 2-Room flat at Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh cost?⌄
2-Room flats at Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently resold for a median of about S$250k (S$569 psf), from 41 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has about 47 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1971). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is about 9.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,000/mo against a resale price of about S$250k. 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 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
For a flat at about S$250k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$1,993/mo in household income, with repayments around S$939/mo after a S$63k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 334 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Chij Primary (Toa Payoh), Kheng Cheng School are within 1 km of Block 160 Lor 1 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.