Block 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh
228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310228
Block 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1975, with 150 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$420k (82 sqm), from 139 resales on record. The lease has approximately 50 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
Block 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1975, with 150 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 150
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$420k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 50 years
What are resale prices at Block 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$420k (S$476 psf), from 139 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 139 | S$420,000recent | 82 sqm | S$476 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 Nov 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
Block 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh has 139 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$420,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 82 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 82 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 82 sqm | S$488,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 82 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 82 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 82 sqm | S$472,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 82 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$398,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$333,888 |
| Nov 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$315,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 82 sqm | S$320,000 |
What flat types are in Block 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
Block 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh has 150 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 228 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 priority384 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority406 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km780 m
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km861 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.1 km
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 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 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh (~S$420k) needs about S$3,348/mo in income and S$1,577/mo in repayments, after S$7,200 stamp duty and a S$105k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$420k) — 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$7,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$105k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,577/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,348/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 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh
What is the resale price at Block 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh have recently resold around S$420k (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 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 228 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 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh has 150 dwelling units across up to 16 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?⌄
First Toa Payoh Primary School, Pei Chun Public School are within 1 km of Block 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 228 Lor 8 Toa Payoh a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 228 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.
