Block 261 Toa Payoh East
261 Toa Payoh East, Singapore 310261
Block 261 Toa Payoh East is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 2018, with 139 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$975k (93 sqm), from 37 resales on record. The lease has approximately 93 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 261 Toa Payoh East?
Block 261 Toa Payoh East is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 2018, with 139 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 2018
- Storeys
- 36
- Total units
- 139
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$975k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 93 years
What are resale prices at Block 261 Toa Payoh East?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$975k (S$974 psf), from 37 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 37 | S$975,188recent | 93 sqm | S$974 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 261 Toa Payoh East?
Block 261 Toa Payoh East has 37 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$978,888 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$978,888 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$910,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 28 TO 30 | 93 sqm | S$1,050,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$975,188 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$965,888 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 31 TO 33 | 93 sqm | S$1,098,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$960,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$995,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 25 TO 27 | 93 sqm | S$1,050,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 93 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$959,188 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$948,000 |
What flat types are in Block 261 Toa Payoh East?
Block 261 Toa Payoh East has 139 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 261 Toa Payoh East from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 261 Toa Payoh East is Toa Payoh MRT, about 865 m away (~14 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT865 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority432 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority759 m
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km928 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km978 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority995 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.1 km
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary 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 261 Toa Payoh East?
Buying a flat at Block 261 Toa Payoh East (~S$975k) needs about S$7,774/mo in income and S$3,662/mo in repayments, after S$23,856 stamp duty and a S$244k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$975k) — 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$23,856
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$244k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,662/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,774/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 261 Toa Payoh East
What is the resale price at Block 261 Toa Payoh East?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 261 Toa Payoh East have recently resold around S$975k (93 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 261 Toa Payoh East?⌄
Block 261 Toa Payoh East has approximately 93 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2018). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 261 Toa Payoh East?⌄
Block 261 Toa Payoh East has 139 dwelling units across up to 36 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 261 Toa Payoh East?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 261 Toa Payoh East is Toa Payoh MRT, about 865 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 261 Toa Payoh East?⌄
Pei Chun Public School, First Toa Payoh Primary School, Kheng Cheng School are within 1 km of Block 261 Toa Payoh East — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 261 Toa Payoh East a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 261 Toa Payoh East sits in Toa Payoh, in the Toa Payoh planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈93 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
