Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh
144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310144
Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 2000, with 183 dwelling units. Across 109 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$900k (S$919 psf, 91 sqm). The lease has approximately 75 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh?
Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 2000, with 183 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 2000
- Storeys
- 30
- Total units
- 183
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$900k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 75 years
What are resale prices at Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$900k (S$919 psf), from 109 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 66 | S$850,000recent | 90 sqm | S$877 psf |
| 5-Room | 43 | S$948,000recent | 110 sqm | S$801 psf |
Live now: 27 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$970k) and 4 for rent (median S$4,500/mo) — search all listings.
“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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh get?
Flats at Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.8% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,500/mo |
| 5-Room | 23 | S$3,400/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh?
Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh has 109 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$915,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 90 sqm | S$915,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$1,018,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 22 TO 24 | 91 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$898,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 110 sqm | S$1,160,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$805,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 28 TO 30 | 110 sqm | S$1,168,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 110 sqm | S$1,180,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 28 TO 30 | 110 sqm | S$1,145,888 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$838,888 |
What flat types are in Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh?
Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh has 183 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh?
Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh is an HDB block located along Lor 2 Toa Payoh. The block is recorded as completed around 2000, with up to 30 storeys. It has an estimated 183 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310144. 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 491m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Square 2 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 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 491 m away (~8 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT491 m · ~8 min
- Caldecott MRT563 m · ~9 min
- Braddell MRT647 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km332 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority377 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority411 m
- Marymount Convent SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority714 m
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km765 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Raffles InstitutionMixed-level school1.2 km
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh (~S$900k) needs about S$7,175/mo in income and S$3,379/mo in repayments, after S$21,600 stamp duty and a S$225k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$900k) — 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$21,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$225k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,379/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,175/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh have recently resold for a median of about S$900k (S$919 psf), from 109 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$850k; 5-Room ≈ S$948k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh has about 75 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2000). 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 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh is about 4.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$900k. 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 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh?⌄
For a flat at about S$900k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,175/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,379/mo after a S$225k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 491 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh?⌄
Chij Primary (Toa Payoh), Kheng Cheng School, Marymount Convent School are within 1 km of Block 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.