Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh
217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310217
Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1975, with 96 dwelling units. Across 125 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$653k (S$519 psf, 117 sqm). The lease has approximately 49 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1975, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$653k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 49 years
What are resale prices at Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$653k (S$519 psf), from 125 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 125 | S$653,000recent | 117 sqm | S$519 psf |
Live now: 7 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$720k) and 2 for rent — 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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh get?
Flats at Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.0% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 16 | S$2,700/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 Sept 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh has 125 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$688,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 114 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$650,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 117 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 117 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 117 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 sqm | S$653,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 117 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 sqm | S$636,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 117 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Sept 2019 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 114 sqm | S$488,000 |
What flat types are in Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh is an HDB block located along Lor 8 Toa Payoh. The block is recorded as completed around 1975, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310217. 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 Braddell MRT, approximately 908m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 8 for shopping, LIN POH LING for groceries, Blk 210 Toa Payoh Lorong 8 for food options, Kallang Linear Park for greenery and recreation, and Toa Payoh East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh is Braddell MRT, about 908 m away (~14 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Braddell MRT908 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority277 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km282 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km532 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority597 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority750 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km836 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- St. Gabriel's Primary SchoolPrimary 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 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh (~S$653k) needs about S$5,206/mo in income and S$2,452/mo in repayments, after S$14,190 stamp duty and a S$163k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$653k) — 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$14,190
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$163k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,452/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,206/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 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh have recently resold for a median of about S$653k (S$519 psf), from 125 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh has about 49 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1975). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh is about 5.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$653k. 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 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?⌄
For a flat at about S$653k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,206/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,452/mo after a S$163k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh is Braddell MRT, about 908 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?⌄
First Toa Payoh Primary School, Pei Chun Public School, Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School are within 1 km of Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.