Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl
79C Toa Payoh Ctrl, Singapore 313079
Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 2007, with 160 dwelling units. Across 67 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$988k (S$1,000 psf, 91 sqm). The lease has approximately 82 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 2007, with 160 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 2007
- Storeys
- 40
- Total units
- 160
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$988k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 82 years
What are resale prices at Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$988k (S$1,000 psf), from 67 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 40 | S$910,000recent | 91 sqm | S$919 psf |
| 5-Room | 27 | S$1,000,000recent | 110 sqm | S$845 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl get?
Flats at Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl have recently sublet for a median of S$4,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$48,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 14 | S$4,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 16 | S$3,700/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl has 67 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$990,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 91 sqm | S$990,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 91 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 25 TO 27 | 91 sqm | S$1,000,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$1,260,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$910,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 91 sqm | S$932,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 31 TO 33 | 110 sqm | S$1,260,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 110 sqm | S$1,250,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 22 TO 24 | 91 sqm | S$988,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 31 TO 33 | 110 sqm | S$1,180,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$975,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 40 TO 42 | 90 sqm | S$925,000 |
What flat types are in Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl has 160 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block located along Toa Payoh Ctrl. The block is recorded as completed around 2007, with up to 40 storeys. It has an estimated 160 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl, Singapore 313079. 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 256m 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 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl is Toa Payoh MRT, about 256 m away (~4 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT256 m · ~4 min
- Braddell MRT676 m · ~11 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 priority338 m
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km639 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority778 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority835 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km893 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority997 m
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.0 km
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Buying a flat at Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl (~S$988k) needs about S$7,876/mo in income and S$3,710/mo in repayments, after S$24,240 stamp duty and a S$247k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$988k) — 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$24,240
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$247k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,710/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,876/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl have recently resold for a median of about S$988k (S$1,000 psf), from 67 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$910k; 5-Room ≈ S$1.00M (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl has about 82 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2007). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl is about 4.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,000/mo against a resale price of about S$988k. 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 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
For a flat at about S$988k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,876/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,710/mo after a S$247k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl is Toa Payoh MRT, about 256 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
Kheng Cheng School, Chij Primary (Toa Payoh), Pei Chun Public School, First Toa Payoh Primary School are within 1 km of Block 79C Toa Payoh Ctrl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.