Block 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh
221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310221
Block 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1975, with 90 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$430k (82 sqm), from 113 resales on record. The lease has approximately 50 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
Block 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1975, with 90 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 90
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$430k
- Last transacted
- May 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 50 years
What are resale prices at Block 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$430k (S$487 psf), from 113 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 113 | S$430,000recent | 82 sqm | S$487 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 May 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
Block 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh has 113 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$485,000 in May 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 82 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 82 sqm | S$462,500 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 82 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 82 sqm | S$442,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 82 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 82 sqm | S$300,000 |
| May 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$313,000 |
| Nov 2017 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 82 sqm | S$315,000 |
| Jul 2017 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$348,000 |
| Jul 2017 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$330,000 |
What flat types are in Block 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
Block 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh has 90 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
7 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
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 priority302 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km530 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority604 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km777 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority784 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km868 m
- St. Gabriel's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority983 m
- Kheng Cheng 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 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh (~S$430k) needs about S$3,428/mo in income and S$1,615/mo in repayments, after S$7,500 stamp duty and a S$108k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$430k) — 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$7,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$108k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,615/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,428/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 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh
What is the resale price at Block 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh have recently resold around S$430k (82 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 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh has approximately 50 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 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh has 90 dwelling units across up to 16 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?⌄
First Toa Payoh Primary School, Pei Chun Public School, Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School, St. Gabriel's Primary School are within 1 km of Block 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 221 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 (≈50 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
