Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh
138B Lor 1a Toa Payoh, Singapore 312138
Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 2012, with 237 dwelling units. Across 100 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.30M (S$1,103 psf, 113 sqm). The lease has approximately 85 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh?
Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 2012, with 237 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 2012
- Storeys
- 40
- Total units
- 237
- Flat model
- DBSS
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$1.30M
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 85 years
What are resale prices at Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.30M (S$1,103 psf), from 100 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 10 | S$610,000recent | 70 sqm | S$810 psf |
| 4-Room | 33 | S$970,000recent | 91 sqm | S$990 psf |
| 5-Room | 57 | S$1,330,000recent | 113 sqm | S$1,123 psf |
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“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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh get?
Flats at Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh have recently sublet for a median of S$4,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.2% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$54,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 6 | S$4,300/mo |
| 5-Room | 18 | S$4,600/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 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh?
Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh has 100 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,330,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$1,330,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 37 TO 39 | 114 sqm | S$1,520,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 34 TO 36 | 114 sqm | S$1,520,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 34 TO 36 | 117 sqm | S$1,500,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 34 TO 36 | 117 sqm | S$1,520,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 22 TO 24 | 91 sqm | S$1,038,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 34 TO 36 | 117 sqm | S$1,500,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 113 sqm | S$1,300,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 113 sqm | S$1,180,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$1,068,888 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 34 TO 36 | 91 sqm | S$1,050,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 31 TO 33 | 91 sqm | S$1,080,000 |
What flat types are in Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh?
Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh has 237 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the DBSS model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh?
Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh is an HDB block located along Lor 1A Toa Payoh. The block is recorded as completed around 2012, with up to 40 storeys. It has an estimated 237 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh, Singapore 312138. 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 455m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 8 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 127 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 for food options, Toa Payoh Town Pk for greenery and recreation, and Toa Payoh West Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 455 m away (~7 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT455 m · ~7 min
- Braddell MRT485 m · ~8 min
- Caldecott MRT696 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 priority207 m
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km497 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority574 m
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km713 m
- Marymount Convent SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority772 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km962 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary 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 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh (~S$1.30M) needs about S$10,363/mo in income and S$4,881/mo in repayments, after S$36,600 stamp duty and a S$325k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$1.30M) — 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$36,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$325k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$4,881/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$10,363/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 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh have recently resold for a median of about S$1.30M (S$1,103 psf), from 100 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$610k; 4-Room ≈ S$970k; 5-Room ≈ S$1.33M (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh has about 85 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2012). 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 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh is about 4.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,500/mo against a resale price of about S$1.30M. 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 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh?⌄
For a flat at about S$1.30M on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$10,363/mo in household income, with repayments around S$4,881/mo after a S$325k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 455 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh?⌄
Kheng Cheng School, Chij Primary (Toa Payoh), Marymount Convent School are within 1 km of Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.