Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl
179 Toa Payoh Ctrl, Singapore 310179
Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1973, with 96 dwelling units. Across 108 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$560k (S$619 psf, 84 sqm). The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1973, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1973
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$560k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 47 years
What are resale prices at Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$560k (S$619 psf), from 108 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 108 | S$560,000recent | 84 sqm | S$619 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl get?
Flats at Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,200/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 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl has 108 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$628,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 84 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 84 sqm | S$648,888 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$598,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 84 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 4-Room | 25 TO 27 | 84 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 22 TO 24 | 84 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Nov 2019 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 84 sqm | S$480,000 |
What flat types are in Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block located along Toa Payoh Ctrl. The block is recorded as completed around 1973, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl, Singapore 310179. 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 321m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Square 2 for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 74 Toa Payoh Lorong 4 for food options, Toa Payoh Town Pk for greenery and recreation, Toa Payoh Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Toa Payoh Central Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl is Toa Payoh MRT, about 321 m away (~5 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT321 m · ~5 min
- Braddell MRT817 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 priority503 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority722 m
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km775 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km910 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority926 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority936 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary 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 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Buying a flat at Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl (~S$560k) needs about S$4,464/mo in income and S$2,103/mo in repayments, after S$11,400 stamp duty and a S$140k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$560k) — 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$11,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$140k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,103/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,464/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 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl have recently resold for a median of about S$560k (S$619 psf), from 108 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl has about 47 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1973). 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 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$560k. 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 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
For a flat at about S$560k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,464/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,103/mo after a S$140k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl is Toa Payoh MRT, about 321 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
Kheng Cheng School, Pei Chun Public School, Chij Primary (Toa Payoh), First Toa Payoh Primary School are within 1 km of Block 179 Toa Payoh Ctrl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.