Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl
79E Toa Payoh Ctrl, Singapore 315079
Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 2007, with 308 dwelling units. Across 129 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$868k (S$1,022 psf, 76 sqm). The lease has approximately 82 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 2007, with 308 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 2007
- Storeys
- 40
- Total units
- 308
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$868k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 82 years
What are resale prices at Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$868k (S$1,022 psf), from 129 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 129 | S$868,000recent | 76 sqm | S$1,022 psf |
Live now: 7 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$1.30M) and 3 for rent — search all listings.
“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 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl get?
Flats at Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl have recently sublet for a median of S$3,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,800/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$45,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,800/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 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl has 129 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$875,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 28 TO 30 | 76 sqm | S$875,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 76 sqm | S$831,888 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 25 TO 27 | 76 sqm | S$785,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 76 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 25 TO 27 | 76 sqm | S$855,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 25 TO 27 | 76 sqm | S$868,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 34 TO 36 | 91 sqm | S$1,010,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 91 sqm | S$990,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 25 TO 27 | 91 sqm | S$990,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 91 sqm | S$1,010,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 37 TO 39 | 90 sqm | S$990,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 76 sqm | S$850,000 |
What flat types are in Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl has 308 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 79E 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 308 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl, Singapore 315079. 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 348m 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, and Toa Payoh Central Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl is Toa Payoh MRT, about 348 m away (~5 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT348 m · ~5 min
- Braddell MRT722 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 priority416 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority705 m
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km771 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km832 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority889 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority913 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary 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 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl?
Buying a flat at Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl (~S$868k) needs about S$6,919/mo in income and S$3,259/mo in repayments, after S$20,640 stamp duty and a S$217k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$868k) — 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$20,640
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$217k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,259/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,919/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 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl have recently resold for a median of about S$868k (S$1,022 psf), from 129 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 79E 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 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl is about 5.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,800/mo against a resale price of about S$868k. 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 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
For a flat at about S$868k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,919/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,259/mo after a S$217k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl is Toa Payoh MRT, about 348 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl?⌄
Kheng Cheng School, Pei Chun Public School, First Toa Payoh Primary School, Chij Primary (Toa Payoh) are within 1 km of Block 79E Toa Payoh Ctrl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.