Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh
174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310174
Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1972, with 127 dwelling units. Across 150 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$358k (S$486 psf, 65 sqm). The lease has approximately 46 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1972, with 127 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1972
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 127
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$358k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 46 years
What are resale prices at Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$358k (S$486 psf), from 150 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 148 | S$358,000recent | 65 sqm | S$486 psf |
| 5-Room | 2 | S$707,500 | 141 sqm | S$468 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 Oct 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh get?
Flats at Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.4% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,800/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 150 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$358,000 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$358,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$364,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$335,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$338,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 76 sqm | S$440,000 |
| May 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$328,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$338,000 |
What flat types are in Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 127 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block located along Lor 1 Toa Payoh. The block is recorded as completed around 1972, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 127 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310174. 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 658m 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 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 658 m away (~10 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT658 m · ~10 min
- Caldecott MRT823 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority232 m
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km249 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority942 m
- Catholic Junior CollegeJunior college1.0 km
- Marymount Convent SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.3 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.4 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh (~S$358k) needs about S$2,854/mo in income and S$1,344/mo in repayments, after S$5,360 stamp duty and a S$90k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$358k) — 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$5,360
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$90k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,344/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,854/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 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently resold for a median of about S$358k (S$486 psf), from 150 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$358k; 5-Room ≈ S$708k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has about 46 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1972). 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 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is about 9.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$358k. 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 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
For a flat at about S$358k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,854/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,344/mo after a S$90k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 658 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Chij Primary (Toa Payoh), Kheng Cheng School are within 1 km of Block 174 Lor 1 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.