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. 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$290k (40 sqm), from 53 resales on record. 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
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$290k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2025
- 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 53 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 53 | S$290,000recent | 40 sqm | S$674 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 Sept 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 53 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$280,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh
What is the resale price at Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
2-Room flats at Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently resold around S$290k (40 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has approximately 45 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 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 176 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 2 room flats.
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.
Is Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 161 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 (≈45 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
