Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh
161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310161
Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1971, with 176 dwelling units. Across 54 resales on record, 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$290k (S$674 psf, 40 sqm). The lease has approximately 45 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 161 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$290k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 45 years
What are resale prices at Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
2-Room flats have recently resold around S$290k (S$674 psf), from 54 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 54 | S$290,000recent | 40 sqm | S$674 psf |
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“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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh get?
Flats at Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently sublet for a median of S$1,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.0% (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$1,700/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$20,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 12 | S$1,700/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 54 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$290,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 41 sqm | S$290,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 41 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 40 sqm | S$301,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 41 sqm | S$300,000 |
| May 2025 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 40 sqm | S$290,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 40 sqm | S$292,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 40 sqm | S$295,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 40 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 41 sqm | S$302,000 |
| May 2023 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 40 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 40 sqm | S$240,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 40 sqm | S$235,000 |
What flat types are in Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 161 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 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 161 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 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310161. 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 364m away, around 6 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 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 364 m away (~6 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT364 m · ~6 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 km290 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority431 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority796 m
- Marymount Convent SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Catholic Junior CollegeJunior college1.3 km
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.3 km
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary 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 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh (~S$290k) needs about S$2,312/mo in income and S$1,089/mo in repayments, after S$4,000 stamp duty and a S$73k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$290k) — 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$4,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$73k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,089/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,312/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 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh
How much does a 2-Room flat at Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh cost?⌄
2-Room flats at Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently resold for a median of about S$290k (S$674 psf), from 54 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has about 45 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 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is about 7.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$1,700/mo against a resale price of about S$290k. 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 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
For a flat at about S$290k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,312/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,089/mo after a S$73k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 364 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Chij Primary (Toa Payoh), Kheng Cheng School are within 1 km of Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.