Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl
185 Toa Payoh Ctrl, Singapore 310185
Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1971, with 23 dwelling units. Across 25 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$218k (S$302 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 46 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1971, with 23 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1971
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 23
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$218k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 46 years
What are resale prices at Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$218k (S$302 psf), from 25 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 25 | S$218,000recent | 67 sqm | S$302 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 Oct 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl get?
Flats at Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl have recently sublet for a median of S$2,950/mo (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,950/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
—
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$35,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 12 | S$2,950/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 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl has 25 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$430,000 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Jul 2012 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$408,888 |
| Mar 2012 | 3-Room | 01 TO 05 | 67 sqm | S$413,000 |
| Nov 2011 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Sept 2011 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$382,000 |
| Oct 2007 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$218,000 |
| Oct 2006 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$178,000 |
| Jun 2004 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$132,000 |
| Mar 2004 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$185,000 |
| Dec 2003 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$199,000 |
| Dec 2002 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$175,000 |
What flat types are in Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl has 23 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block located along Toa Payoh Ctrl. The block is recorded as completed around 1971, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 23 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 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl, Singapore 310185. 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 277m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Square 2 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 74 Toa Payoh Lorong 4 for food options, Toa Payoh Town Pk for greenery and recreation, and Toa Payoh Central Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl is Toa Payoh MRT, about 277 m away (~4 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT277 m · ~4 min
- Braddell MRT931 m · ~15 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 priority602 m
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km748 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority808 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority906 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.3 km
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Buying a flat at Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl (~S$218k) needs about S$1,738/mo in income and S$819/mo in repayments, after S$2,560 stamp duty and a S$55k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$218k) — 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$2,560
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$55k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$819/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$1,738/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 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl have recently resold for a median of about S$218k (S$302 psf), from 25 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl has about 46 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1971). 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 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,950/mo against a resale price of about S$218k. 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 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
For a flat at about S$218k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$1,738/mo in household income, with repayments around S$819/mo after a S$55k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl is Toa Payoh MRT, about 277 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
Kheng Cheng School, Pei Chun Public School, Chij Primary (Toa Payoh) are within 1 km of Block 185 Toa Payoh Ctrl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.