Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl
79A Toa Payoh Ctrl, Singapore 311079
Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 2008, with 308 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$889k (76 sqm), from 138 resales on record. The lease has approximately 82 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 2008, with 308 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 2008
- Storeys
- 40
- Total units
- 308
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$889k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 82 years
What are resale prices at Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$889k (S$1,047 psf), from 138 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 128 | S$888,888recent | 76 sqm | S$1,047 psf |
| 5-Room | 10 | S$928,000recent | 111 sqm | S$777 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 Apr 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl has 138 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$750,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 76 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 28 TO 30 | 76 sqm | S$920,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 25 TO 27 | 76 sqm | S$888,888 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 sqm | S$810,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 91 sqm | S$1,025,888 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 76 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 28 TO 30 | 91 sqm | S$1,030,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 28 TO 30 | 76 sqm | S$910,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 sqm | S$775,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 91 sqm | S$1,040,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 31 TO 33 | 76 sqm | S$868,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 91 sqm | S$1,018,888 |
What flat types are in Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl has 308 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl is Toa Payoh MRT, about 212 m away (~3 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT212 m · ~3 min
- Braddell MRT666 m · ~10 min
- Caldecott MRT959 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 priority316 m
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km530 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority666 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority946 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km962 m
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km982 m
- Marymount Convent SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Buying a flat at Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl (~S$889k) needs about S$7,086/mo in income and S$3,337/mo in repayments, after S$21,267 stamp duty and a S$222k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$889k) — 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$21,267
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$222k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,337/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,086/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 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl
What is the resale price at Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl have recently resold around S$889k (76 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$889k; 5-Room ≈ S$928k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl has approximately 82 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2008). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl has 308 dwelling units across up to 40 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl is Toa Payoh MRT, about 212 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
Kheng Cheng School, Chij Primary (Toa Payoh), Pei Chun Public School are within 1 km of Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 79A Toa Payoh Ctrl a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 79A 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 (≈82 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
