SELL & RENT HDBS IN TOA PAYOH ESTATE
Toa Payoh (大巴窑), Singapore’s second oldest satellite town after Queenstown, is a pioneering model of public housing success. As the first town (Singapore Improvement Trust oversaw Queenstown) entirely planned and developed by HDB in the 1960s, it introduced many groundbreaking concepts: Singapore’s first point blocks, pedestrian malls, town centre, and integrated transport hub.
Part of the Central Singapore CDC, it is well-served by Toa Payoh, Braddell, and Caldecott MRT stations on the North-South Line, with excellent connectivity via the CTE and PIE.
Toa Payoh’s success as a self-contained town became the blueprint for future HDB town planning across Singapore.
These are some of the HDB subzones in the Toa Payoh estate:
- Bidadari
- Toa Payoh Central
- Toa Payoh East
- Toa Payoh North
- Toa Payoh West
On a personal note, I once sold an HDB 5-room flat at Toa Payoh Sapphire for a record price.
Despite being Singapore’s first satellite town, Toa Payoh is so well-planned, in terms of connectivity and amenities. Once you live in Toa Payoh, you’ll never want to leave.
Long-time Toa Payoh resident.
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7 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT TOA PAYOH HDB ESTATE
(a) A Name Rooted in History:
From “Big Swamp” (toa payoh in Hokkien) to modern township – the area transformed from forests and swampland into Singapore’s second satellite town after Queenstown.
(b) Pioneer of Many “Firsts”:
- First Residents’ Association in Singapore
- First neighbourhood police post system
- First air-conditioned bus interchange integrated with an MRT station
- First MRT station constructed in Singapore (completed 5 August 1985)
(c) Royal Connections:
Block 53, affectionately known as the “VIP Block,” earned its nickname after hosting Queen Elizabeth II during her visits in 1972 and 2006. The block became a symbol of Singapore’s public housing success story.
(d) Heritage Playgrounds:
Two iconic playgrounds preserve memories of old Singapore:
- The famous Dragon Playground (built in 1979) along Lorong 6
- The Dinosaur Playground, a lesser-known but equally nostalgic design at 27 Kim Keat Avenue
(e) Sports Legacy:
The estate made history as Singapore’s first Athletes’ Village during the 1973 South East Asian Peninsula Games (SEAP Games, now SEA Games), showcasing the town’s modern facilities and Singapore’s capability to host international sporting events.
(f) Living Heritage:
The estate houses the historic Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery, built in 1898. As Singapore’s oldest Buddhist monastery and a gazetted national monument, it represents an important link to the area’s pre-development past.
(g) Urban Planning Achievement:
Toa Payoh demonstrated Singapore’s successful public housing model, featuring:
- Innovative integrated facilities
- Comprehensive town planning
- Mix of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces
- Model for future HDB town developments
Are you considering selling, buying or renting out your HDB flat in Toa Payoh?
Or simply curious about the HDB housing scene in Toa Payoh?
Check out the HDB median resale prices and rental statistics for Toa Payoh below.
I will be updating these statistics every quarter.
HOW ARE HDB RESALE PRICES IN TOA PAYOH?
Quarterly Toa Payoh HDB Median Resale Prices up to Q2 2025
TOA PAYOH Q2 2025 RESALE SNAPSHOT
Data reflects quarters with at least 20 transactions for accuracy.
| Flat Type | Median Resale Price | QoQ | YoY |
| 2-room | N.A | N.A | N.A |
| 3-room | $410,000 | 3% | 6.5% |
| 4-room | $1,004,400 | 5.9% | 20.6% |
| 5-room | $985,000 | N.A | 4.2% |
| Executive | N.A | N.A | N.A |
Note: The median price represents the middle value when all transactions in a quarter are arranged from lowest to highest.
HIGHEST RESALE PRICE
Highest resale price achieved for the different Toa Payoh HDB flat types in Q2 2025:
a) HDB 2-room flat: $360,000 @ 51 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh
b) HDB 3-room flat: $920,000 @ 115C Alkaff Crescent
c) HDB 4-room flat: $1,200,000 @ 118A Alkaff Crescent
d) HDB 5-room flat: $1,520,000 @ 138B Lorong 1 Toa Payoh
e) HDB executive flat: $1,253,000 @ 99C Lorong 2 Toa Payoh
Looking to sell your Toa Payoh HDB flat or explore your upgrading options?
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HOW ARE HDB RENTAL PRICES IN TOA PAYOH?
Quarterly Toa Payoh HDB Median Rental Prices up to Q2 2025
TOA PAYOH Q2 2025 RENTAL SNAPSHOT
Data reflects quarters with at least 20 transactions for accuracy.
| Flat Type | Median Rental | QoQ | YoY |
| 2-room | N.A | N.A | N.A |
| 3-room | $2,900 | 1.8% | 5.5% |
| 4-room | $3,600 | -0.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-room | $3,980 | -2.9% | -0.5% |
| Executive | N.A | N.A | N.A |
Note: The median rental represents the middle value when all transactions in a quarter are arranged from lowest to highest.
HIGHEST RENTAL
Highest rental achieved for the different Toa Payoh HDB flat types in Q2 2025:
a) HDB 2-room flat: $2,500 @ 51 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh
b) HDB 3-room flat: $4,000 @ 102B Bidadari Park Drive
c) HDB 4-room flat: $4,500 @ 130B Lorong 1 Toa Payoh
d) HDB 5-room flat: $5,000 @ 106A Bidadari Park Drive
e) HDB executive flat: $4,300 @ 21 Joo seng Road
Looking to rent your Toa Payoh HDB flat or explore your upgrading options?
I’ve helped many landlords. I can help you, too.
Check out my real estate transactions history.
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