How Much Is a Flat at Block 261 Toa Payoh East Worth?

4 Room · Built 2019 · 92 years 08 months remaining MOP Cleared

Last updated: 13 Jun 2026

Latest Sale

$978,888

2026-05 · 4 Room

Median $/sqm

$10,532

Based on 34 txns

Total Txns

34

Since data available

5-Yr Trend

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What Will You Actually Walk Away With?

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Market Demand

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Sold at this block (6mo)

4 flats ⚡

AVG. DAYS TO OFFER

~45 days

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BUYER DEMAND

5.9 / 10

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Transaction History 34 total

Date Floor Type sqm Price $/sqm
2026-05 10 TO 12 4 Room 93 $978,888 $10,526
2026-04 28 TO 30 4 Room 93 $1,050,000 $11,290
2026-04 13 TO 15 4 Room 93 $910,000 $9,785
2026-01 04 TO 06 4 Room 93 $975,188 $10,486
2025-11 07 TO 09 4 Room 93 $965,888 $10,386
2025-11 31 TO 33 4 Room 93 $1,098,000 $11,806
2025-09 07 TO 09 4 Room 93 $960,000 $10,323
2025-08 10 TO 12 4 Room 93 $995,000 $10,699
2025-04 25 TO 27 4 Room 93 $1,050,000 $11,290
2025-04 19 TO 21 4 Room 93 $980,000 $10,538
2025-03 07 TO 09 4 Room 93 $959,188 $10,314
2025-02 07 TO 09 4 Room 93 $948,000 $10,194
2025-02 13 TO 15 4 Room 93 $968,000 $10,409
2025-01 34 TO 36 4 Room 93 $1,060,000 $11,398
2025-01 31 TO 33 4 Room 93 $1,058,000 $11,376
2024-11 01 TO 03 4 Room 93 $848,000 $9,118
2024-11 13 TO 15 4 Room 93 $950,000 $10,215
2024-10 25 TO 27 4 Room 93 $993,000 $10,677
2024-09 28 TO 30 4 Room 93 $1,008,000 $10,839
2024-08 16 TO 18 4 Room 93 $962,888 $10,354
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About Block 261 Toa Payoh East

Flats at Block 261 Toa Payoh East have been selling at a median of $10,522/sqm — down 2.6% over the last 6 months, mainly 4-room flats at $978,519 median, with 4 transactions recorded.

The block is an 15-minute walk from Toa Payoh MRT Station (1172m) and is near Toa Payoh HDB Hub mall (993m, 12 min walk). It is also near Pei Chun Public School (883m, 11 min walk), First Toa Payoh Primary School (1079m, 13 min walk), and Kheng Cheng School (1475m, 18 min walk).

All data is sourced from data.gov.sg and updated daily.

What's Near Block 261 Toa Payoh East?

Facilities and transport within a 15-minute walk. Walking times are route-based.

MRT / LRT

TOA PAYOH MRT STATION 1172m · 15 min

Nearby Schools

PEI CHUN PUBLIC SCHOOL 883m · 11 min
FIRST TOA PAYOH PRIMARY SCHOOL 1079m · 13 min

Hawker Centres

Toa Payoh Lorong 7 Blk 22 (Kim Keat Palm Market and Food Centre) 443m · 6 min
Toa Payoh Lorong 4 Blk 74 (Toa Payoh Vista Market) 705m · 9 min
Toa Payoh Lorong 5 Blk 75 509m · 7 min

Shopping Malls

Toa Payoh HDB Hub 993m · 12 min

Parks

TOA PAYOH TOWN PK 1117m · 14 min

Community Facilities

Toa Payoh East CC (Pending relocation) 547m · 7 min
Toa Payoh Library 637m · 8 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a flat at Block 261 Toa Payoh East?

Based on 34 recorded transactions, the median resale price is $978,888. The most recent sale was $978,888 in 2026-05.

Median by flat type (last 24 months)

Flat Type Most Recent Median
4 Room $978,888

What is my flat worth at Block 261?

The overall median resale price at Block 261 Toa Payoh East is $978,888. Use the calculator above to estimate your equity based on your purchase price.

How much cash will I actually receive when I sell my flat at Block 261?

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 261 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 261?

Block 261 has recorded 34 resale transactions — roughly 1.4 sales per month over the past 24 months. The latest transaction closed in 2026-05.

What flat types are available at Block 261?

Block 261 Toa Payoh East has 4 Room units.

How much can I unlock to upgrade if I sell my HDB at Block 261?

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 261?

Block 261 was built in 2019 with a 99-year lease. It has approximately 92 years 08 months remaining.

Does Block 261's remaining lease affect its resale value?

At 92 years remaining, lease length is not a meaningful factor for your sale. Buyers can use their full CPF savings and access standard bank financing. Your buyer pool is unrestricted.

When can I sell my flat at Block 261 Toa Payoh East?

Flats at Block 261 Toa Payoh East 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 $978,888 excl. levy $20,158 to $21,658