Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh
172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore 311172
Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1993, with 35 dwelling units. Across 34 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$570k (S$504 psf, 105 sqm). The lease has approximately 69 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1993, with 35 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1993
- Storeys
- 6
- Total units
- 35
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$570k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 69 years
What are resale prices at Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$570k (S$504 psf), from 34 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$548,888recent | 105 sqm | S$481 psf |
| 5-Room | 10 | S$467,000recent | 122 sqm | S$356 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 Aug 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 34 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$760,000 in Aug 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$760,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$740,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$690,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$728,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$556,000 |
| Sept 2018 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$548,888 |
| Aug 2017 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$548,000 |
| Mar 2017 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$496,000 |
| Oct 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Aug 2016 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Aug 2013 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$715,000 |
What flat types are in Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 35 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 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block located along Lor 1 Toa Payoh. The block is recorded as completed around 1993, with up to 6 storeys. It has an estimated 35 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 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore 311172. 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 620m away, around 10 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 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 620 m away (~10 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT620 m · ~10 min
- Caldecott MRT884 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 km259 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority283 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority943 m
- Catholic Junior CollegeJunior college1.0 km
- Marymount Convent SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.3 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary 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 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh (~S$570k) needs about S$4,544/mo in income and S$2,140/mo in repayments, after S$11,700 stamp duty and a S$143k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$570k) — 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$11,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$143k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,140/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,544/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 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently resold for a median of about S$570k (S$504 psf), from 34 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$549k; 5-Room ≈ S$467k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh has about 69 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1993). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
For a flat at about S$570k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,544/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,140/mo after a S$143k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 620 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Chij Primary (Toa Payoh), Kheng Cheng School are within 1 km of Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.