Latest Sale
$280,000
2025-09 · 2 Room
How Much Is a Flat at Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh Worth?
2 Room · Built 1972 · 45 years 04 months remaining MOP Cleared
Last updated: 13 Jun 2026
Median $/sqm
$6,000
Based on 19 txns
Total Txns
19
Since data available
5-Yr Trend
▲39.0%
vs 5 years ago
What Will You Actually Walk Away With?
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Your Estimated Take-Home
▲ 39.0% 5-yr—
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Conveyancing Lawyer (est.) −$500
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HDB Legal & Admin Fees
−$460 Transfer, mortgage discharge, title search, registration
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BUYER DEMAND
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Specialist 1
1,237 transactions in Lor 1 Toa Payoh
Highest: $1,200,000
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1,237 transactions in Lor 1 Toa Payoh
Highest: $1,200,000
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1,237 transactions in Lor 1 Toa Payoh
Highest: $1,200,000
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Specialist 1
1,237 transactions in Lor 1 Toa Payoh
Highest: $1,200,000
Specialist 2
1,237 transactions in Lor 1 Toa Payoh
Highest: $1,200,000
Specialist 3
1,237 transactions in Lor 1 Toa Payoh
Highest: $1,200,000
Specialist 4
1,237 transactions in Lor 1 Toa Payoh
Highest: $1,200,000
Specialist 5
1,237 transactions in Lor 1 Toa Payoh
Highest: $1,200,000
Specialist 6
1,237 transactions in Lor 1 Toa Payoh
Highest: $1,200,000
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Lease Clock
Sell Now 0 yrs 45 years left 99 yrs
Key threshold: 60 years
Buyer financing is already restricted
Your block has 45 years of lease left. Buyers already face CPF usage limits and lower loan quantum when purchasing. This means fewer buyers qualify, and those who do will negotiate harder. Selling sooner gives you a larger buyer pool and a stronger sale price.
A specialist agent can target the right buyers and negotiate the best possible outcome for you.
Transaction History 19 total
| Date | Floor | Type | sqm | Price | $/sqm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 04 TO 06 | 2 Room | 41 | $280,000 | $6,829 |
| 2025-06 | 07 TO 09 | 2 Room | 41 | $300,000 | $7,317 |
| 2025-06 | 01 TO 03 | 2 Room | 40 | $301,000 | $7,525 |
| 2025-05 | 07 TO 09 | 2 Room | 40 | $290,000 | $7,250 |
| 2025-01 | 07 TO 09 | 2 Room | 40 | $292,000 | $7,300 |
| 2024-09 | 04 TO 06 | 2 Room | 40 | $295,000 | $7,375 |
| 2024-03 | 01 TO 03 | 2 Room | 40 | $300,000 | $7,500 |
| 2023-12 | 10 TO 12 | 2 Room | 41 | $302,000 | $7,366 |
| 2023-05 | 10 TO 12 | 2 Room | 40 | $270,000 | $6,750 |
| 2023-02 | 10 TO 12 | 2 Room | 40 | $240,000 | $6,000 |
| 2021-09 | 10 TO 12 | 2 Room | 40 | $235,000 | $5,875 |
| 2021-02 | 01 TO 03 | 2 Room | 40 | $220,000 | $5,500 |
| 2020-09 | 07 TO 09 | 2 Room | 41 | $195,000 | $4,756 |
| 2020-07 | 07 TO 09 | 2 Room | 41 | $218,000 | $5,317 |
| 2020-05 | 10 TO 12 | 2 Room | 40 | $200,000 | $5,000 |
| 2019-10 | 07 TO 09 | 2 Room | 40 | $227,000 | $5,675 |
| 2019-01 | 04 TO 06 | 2 Room | 40 | $215,000 | $5,375 |
| 2017-10 | 01 TO 03 | 2 Room | 41 | $186,000 | $4,537 |
| 2017-05 | 04 TO 06 | 2 Room | 41 | $205,000 | $5,000 |
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About Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh
Flats at Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh have been selling at a median of $7,224/sqm over the last year, mainly 2-room flats at $293,667 median, with 3 transactions recorded.
The block is a 10-minute walk from Toa Payoh MRT Station (759m) and is near Toa Payoh HDB Hub mall (881m, 11 min walk). It is also near Chij Primary (Toa Payoh) (604m, 8 min walk) and Kheng Cheng School (1094m, 14 min walk).
All data is sourced from data.gov.sg and updated daily.
What's Near Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Facilities and transport within a 15-minute walk. Walking times are route-based.
MRT / LRT
TOA PAYOH MRT STATION 759m · 10 min
Nearby Schools
CHIJ PRIMARY (TOA PAYOH) 604m · 8 min
KHENG CHENG SCHOOL 1094m · 14 min
Shopping Malls
Toa Payoh HDB Hub 881m · 11 min
Parks
TOA PAYOH TOWN PK 643m · 8 min
NOVENA RISE PK 1091m · 14 min
Community Facilities
Toa Payoh West CC 955m · 12 min
Toa Payoh Library 1196m · 15 min
Other Blocks on Lor 1 Toa Payoh
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a flat at Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Based on 19 recorded transactions, the median resale price is $293,500. The most recent sale was $280,000 in 2025-09.
Median by flat type (last 24 months)
Flat Type Most Recent Median
2 Room $293,500
What is my flat worth at Block 161?
The overall median resale price at Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is $293,500. Prices have risen 39.0% over the past 5 years.
How much cash will I actually receive when I sell my flat at Block 161?
Your gross sale proceeds are what the buyer pays. From that, three things are deducted: your outstanding loan, your CPF principal (all CPF savings used for the flat, returned to your CPF OA), and CPF accrued interest (the interest CPF calculates on those savings at 2.5% p.a., compounded annually). What remains after these deductions is your cash in hand. Use the What's Your Flat Worth? calculator above to estimate your actual cash take-home based on Block 161 prices.
What is CPF accrued interest and why does it reduce my sale proceeds?
When you buy a flat using CPF, those funds are considered a loan from your CPF OA to yourself. When you sell, CPF Board requires you to return the principal plus the interest those funds would have earned had they stayed in your OA — currently 2.5% per annum, compounded. This is not a penalty or a fee paid to anyone; the money goes back into your CPF OA. However, it does reduce your cash proceeds — and the longer you have owned the flat, the larger the accrued amount. Use the CPF Accrued Interest Calculator above to estimate your deduction before you decide to sell.
How active is the resale market at Block 161?
Block 161 has recorded 19 resale transactions — roughly 0.8 sales per month over the past 24 months. The latest transaction closed in 2025-09.
What flat types are available at Block 161?
Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 2 Room units.
How much can I unlock to upgrade if I sell my HDB at Block 161?
Selling to upgrade means planning both timelines and funds. Your proceeds split into cash in hand (for your next downpayment and transition costs) and CPF refund (returned to CPF OA). Use the What's Your Flat Worth? calculator above to estimate the equity you can deploy for your next home.
What is the remaining lease for Block 161?
Block 161 was built in 1972 with a 99-year lease. It has approximately 45 years 04 months remaining.
Does Block 161's remaining lease affect its resale value?
At 45 years remaining, CPF eligibility is increasingly age-dependent. Many buyers in their 30s and 40s face CPF pro-ration, reducing their effective purchasing power. Shorter bank loan tenures also raise monthly repayments for the same loan amount. Both effects narrow your buyer pool and tend to put downward pressure on price — selling sooner is worth considering.
When can I sell my flat at Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Flats at Block 161 Lor 1 Toa Payoh have cleared their 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) and are eligible for resale on the open market. You can list your flat now.
How long does it take to sell an HDB flat?
The standard HDB resale process takes approximately 8–12 weeks from granting the Option to Purchase (OTP) to the completion appointment. This includes HDB resale application, HDB valuation, CPF usage approval, and final appointment scheduling.
Can I sell my HDB flat without an agent?
Yes — HDB's resale portal allows you to handle the transaction yourself. However, for owners upgrading to their next home, an experienced agent helps align pricing, buyer negotiation, and completion timing so your next purchase is less exposed to delays. The typical 1–2% commission is often recovered through a stronger sale outcome.
What are the costs of selling an HDB flat?
Typical costs for a seller:
Agent commission ~1–2% of sale price
Legal / conveyancing ~S$500 (HDB) or ~S$2,000 (private)
HDB admin fee S$80
Resale levy S$15,000–S$55,000 (if applicable)
Seller stamp duty None (after MOP)
Total (est.) on $293,500 excl. levy $6,450 to $7,950