Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh
173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310173
Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1972, with 219 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$345k (66 sqm), from 291 resales on record. The lease has approximately 45 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1972, with 219 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1972
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 219
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$345k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 45 years
What are resale prices at Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$345k (S$486 psf), from 291 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 291 | S$345,000recent | 66 sqm | S$486 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 291 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$338,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 sqm | S$338,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 sqm | S$345,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 sqm | S$320,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 66 sqm | S$345,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 66 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 sqm | S$370,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 sqm | S$338,888 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 sqm | S$363,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 66 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 77 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 66 sqm | S$355,888 |
What flat types are in Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 219 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 625 m away (~10 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT625 m · ~10 min
- Caldecott MRT915 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 km285 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority315 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority963 m
- Catholic Junior CollegeJunior college1.0 km
- Marymount Convent SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.4 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 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh (~S$345k) needs about S$2,750/mo in income and S$1,295/mo in repayments, after S$5,100 stamp duty and a S$86k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$345k) — 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$5,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$86k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,295/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,750/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 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh
What is the resale price at Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently resold around S$345k (66 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 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has approximately 45 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1972). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 219 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 625 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Chij Primary (Toa Payoh), Kheng Cheng School are within 1 km of Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 173 Lor 1 Toa Payoh a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 173 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.
