Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh
238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310238
Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1986, with 126 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$748k (103 sqm), from 105 resales on record. The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1986, with 126 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 22
- Total units
- 126
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$748k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$748k (S$631 psf), from 105 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 44 | S$538,000recent | 103 sqm | S$485 psf |
| 5-Room | 61 | S$730,000recent | 120 sqm | S$565 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 Jun 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 105 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,008,000 in Jun 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$1,008,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 sqm | S$788,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$748,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 103 sqm | S$768,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 103 sqm | S$768,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 103 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 120 sqm | S$815,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 120 sqm | S$795,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$540,000 |
| May 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$735,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$736,000 |
What flat types are in Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 126 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is Braddell MRT, about 532 m away (~8 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Braddell MRT532 m · ~8 min
- Toa Payoh MRT957 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km193 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority440 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km491 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority546 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority587 m
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km963 m
- Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Raffles InstitutionMixed-level school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh (~S$748k) needs about S$5,963/mo in income and S$2,808/mo in repayments, after S$17,040 stamp duty and a S$187k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$748k) — 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$17,040
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$187k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,808/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,963/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 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh
What is the resale price at Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently resold around S$748k (103 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$538k; 5-Room ≈ S$730k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has approximately 60 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 126 dwelling units across up to 22 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is Braddell MRT, about 532 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
First Toa Payoh Primary School, Pei Chun Public School, Kheng Cheng School are within 1 km of Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 238 Lor 1 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 (≈60 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
