How floor level changes the price
5-Room units on higher floors (34 TO 36) trade at a median of S$1,510,000, while lower floors (01 TO 03) sit at S$870,000. That is a 74% premium for height in this segment.
| Floor band | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 01 TO 03 | S$870,000 | 31 |
| 04 TO 06 | S$1,013,500 | 50 |
| 07 TO 09 | S$980,000 | 49 |
| 10 TO 12 | S$1,100,000 | 45 |
| 13 TO 15 | S$1,084,444 | 30 |
| 16 TO 18 | S$1,080,000 | 32 |
| 19 TO 21 | S$913,800 | 19 |
| 22 TO 24 | S$1,194,000 | 22 |
| 25 TO 27 | S$1,210,000 | 13 |
| 28 TO 30 | S$1,226,500 | 8 |
| 31 TO 33 | S$1,495,000 | 6 |
| 34 TO 36 | S$1,510,000 | 5 |
How flat age changes the price
Comparing per-square-metre value strips out unit size. 5-Room flats built in the 2020s trade at S$11,930 psm, against S$5,966 psm for 1970s stock. Newer flats carry more remaining lease, which the market prices in.
| Built | Median per sqm | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | S$5,966 psm | 34 |
| 1980s | S$6,842 psm | 60 |
| 1990s | S$8,116 psm | 100 |
| 2000s | S$10,424 psm | 26 |
| 2010s | S$12,515 psm | 54 |
| 2020s | S$11,930 psm | 41 |
Prices by flat model
Most 5-room resales in Toa Payoh are Improved flats (198 sales, median S$1,035,000). DBSS units command the top of the range at S$1,430,000.
| Model | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Improved | S$1,035,000 | 198 |
| DBSS | S$1,430,000 | 54 |
| Standard | S$688,000 | 31 |
| Model A | S$979,444 | 24 |
| Model A-Maisonette | S$1,254,000 | 5 |
Most-traded blocks
The blocks with the most 5-room resale activity give the clearest read on what buyers are actually paying, because each has enough sales to form a reliable median.
| Block | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 138B LOR 1A TOA PAYOH | S$1,500,000 | 13 |
| 139A LOR 1A TOA PAYOH | S$1,345,000 | 13 |
| 105B BIDADARI PK DR | S$1,350,000 | 12 |
| 138C LOR 1A TOA PAYOH | S$1,355,000 | 12 |
| 106A BIDADARI PK DR | S$1,350,000 | 10 |
| 138A LOR 1A TOA PAYOH | S$1,515,000 | 9 |
| 105A BIDADARI PK DR | S$1,321,000 | 8 |
| 50 LOR 5 TOA PAYOH | S$896,500 | 8 |
Source: HDB resale transaction records. Medians shown for blocks with the most recent sales.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 5-room HDB flat cost in Toa Payoh?
The median 5-room HDB resale price in Toa Payoh is S$1,060,000, based on 316 recent transactions. Prices range from S$510,000 to S$1,600,000 depending on floor level, remaining lease, flat model, and exact block.
Does floor level affect 5-room prices in Toa Payoh?
Yes. 5-Room flats on higher floors (34 TO 36) sell for a median of S$1,510,000, versus S$870,000 on lower floors (01 TO 03). That is a 74% premium for height.
Are newer 5-room flats in Toa Payoh more expensive?
Per square metre, 5-room flats from the 2020s trade at S$11,930 psm, compared with S$5,966 psm for 1970s stock, a 100% premium for the longer remaining lease.
Which blocks have the most 5-room resale activity in Toa Payoh?
Over the recent window, 138B LOR 1A TOA PAYOH recorded the most 5-room resales (13), at a median of S$1,500,000. Block-level medians vary with floor, unit size, and lease.