Block 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh
225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310225
Block 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1975, with 173 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$346k (65 sqm), from 170 resales on record. The lease has approximately 49 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
Block 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1975, with 173 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 173
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$346k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 49 years
What are resale prices at Block 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$346k (S$479 psf), from 170 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 170 | S$346,000recent | 65 sqm | S$479 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 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
Block 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh has 170 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$368,888 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$368,888 |
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$346,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 76 sqm | S$418,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$335,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 76 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$323,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$338,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$333,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$315,000 |
What flat types are in Block 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
Block 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh has 173 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 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 priority100 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority240 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km477 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km836 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.1 km
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian 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 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh (~S$346k) needs about S$2,758/mo in income and S$1,299/mo in repayments, after S$5,120 stamp duty and a S$87k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$346k) — 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$5,120
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$87k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,299/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,758/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 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh
What is the resale price at Block 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh have recently resold around S$346k (65 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 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 225 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 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh has 173 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?⌄
First Toa Payoh Primary School, Pei Chun Public School are within 1 km of Block 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 225 Lor 8 Toa Payoh a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 225 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.
