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Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl

178 Toa Payoh Ctrl, Singapore 310178

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Sept 2025 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1971, with 46 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$385k (67 sqm), from 51 resales on record. The lease has approximately 46 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl?

Key Takeaway

Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1971, with 46 dwelling units.

Town
Toa Payoh
Planning area
Toa Payoh
Completed
1971
Storeys
4
Total units
46
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$385k
Last transacted
Sept 2025
Remaining lease
≈ 46 years
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What are resale prices at Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$385k (S$541 psf), from 51 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room50S$385,000recent67 sqmS$541 psf
5-Room1S$180,000134 sqmS$125 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.

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What has recently sold at Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl?

Key Takeaway

Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl has 51 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$458,688 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Sept 20253-Room01 TO 0367 sqmS$458,688
Dec 20243-Room01 TO 0367 sqmS$455,000
Oct 20233-Room04 TO 0664 sqmS$385,000
May 20233-Room01 TO 0367 sqmS$355,000
Sept 20213-Room01 TO 0367 sqmS$360,000
Jun 20193-Room01 TO 0367 sqmS$308,000
Nov 20173-Room04 TO 0667 sqmS$310,000
Aug 20163-Room04 TO 0667 sqmS$390,000
May 20143-Room04 TO 0667 sqmS$432,000
Jul 20133-Room01 TO 0367 sqmS$420,000
Jun 20133-Room01 TO 0367 sqmS$412,000
Oct 20103-Room01 TO 0364 sqmS$357,000
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What flat types are in Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl?

Key Takeaway

Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl has 46 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

3-Room: 435-Room: 24-Room: 1
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How far is Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl is Toa Payoh MRT, about 223 m away (~4 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority480 m
  • Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km678 m
  • Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority820 m
  • Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority830 m
  • Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km973 m
  • First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
  • Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.2 km
  • Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Square 2 · 1.5 kmSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 191 mHawker centre: Blk 74 Toa Payoh Lorong 4 · 323 mPark: Toa Payoh Town Pk · 365 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl (~S$385k) needs about S$3,069/mo in income and S$1,446/mo in repayments, after S$6,150 stamp duty and a S$96k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$385k) — 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$6,150

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$96k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,446/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,069/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl

What is the resale price at Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl?

3-Room flats at Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl have recently resold around S$385k (67 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$385k; 5-Room ≈ S$180k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl?

Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl has approximately 46 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 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl?

Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl has 46 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl is Toa Payoh MRT, about 223 m away (~4 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl?

Kheng Cheng School, Pei Chun Public School, Chij Primary (Toa Payoh) are within 1 km of Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl sits in Toa Payoh, in the Toa Payoh planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈46 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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