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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.30M (113 sqm), from 100 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh
What is the resale price at Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh have recently resold around S$1.30M (113 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$610k; 4-Room ≈ S$970k; 5-Room ≈ S$1.33M. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh has approximately 85 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2012). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh has 237 dwelling units across up to 40 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
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.
Is Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 138B Lor 1A Toa Payoh sits in Toa Payoh, in the Toa Payoh planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈85 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
