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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$653k (117 sqm), from 125 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh
What is the resale price at Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh have recently resold around S$653k (117 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh has approximately 49 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1975). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh has 96 dwelling units across up to 25 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
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.
Is Block 217 Lor 8 Toa Payoh a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 217 Lor 8 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 (≈49 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
