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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$570k (105 sqm), from 34 resales on record. 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
- 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh
What is the resale price at Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently resold around S$570k (105 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$549k; 5-Room ≈ S$467k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh has approximately 69 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1993). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 35 dwelling units across up to 6 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 172A Lor 1 Toa Payoh a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 172A 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 (≈69 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
