Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl
178 Toa Payoh Ctrl, Singapore 310178
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.
What are the key facts about Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl?
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
What are resale prices at Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$385k (S$541 psf), from 51 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 50 | S$385,000recent | 67 sqm | S$541 psf |
| 5-Room | 1 | S$180,000 | 134 sqm | S$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.
What has recently sold at Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl has 51 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$458,688 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$458,688 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$385,000 |
| May 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Jun 2019 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$308,000 |
| Nov 2017 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Aug 2016 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$390,000 |
| May 2014 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$432,000 |
| Jul 2013 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Jun 2013 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$412,000 |
| Oct 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$357,000 |
What flat types are in Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl has 46 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl from MRT and schools?
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
- Toa Payoh MRT223 m · ~4 min
- Braddell MRT814 m · ~13 min
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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 178 Toa Payoh Ctrl?
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.
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.
