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. Across 107 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$768k (S$658 psf, 103 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 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
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$768k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$768k (S$658 psf), from 107 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 | 63 | S$735,000recent | 120 sqm | S$569 psf |
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“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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh get?
Flats at Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.0% (from 13 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
13 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 7 | S$3,200/mo |
| 4-Room | 6 | S$2,300/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 107 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$828,200 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$828,200 |
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$910,000 |
| 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 | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 120 sqm | S$815,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 120 sqm | S$795,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$540,000 |
What flat types are in Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has 126 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?
Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is an HDB block located along Lor 1 Toa Payoh. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 22 storeys. It has an estimated 126 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310238. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, the Toa Payoh planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Braddell MRT, approximately 532m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 8 for shopping, LIN POH LING for groceries, Blk 93 Toa Payoh Lorong 4 for food options, and Toa Payoh East Community Club for community facilities.
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$768k) needs about S$6,122/mo in income and S$2,884/mo in repayments, after S$17,640 stamp duty and a S$192k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$768k) — 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$17,640
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$192k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,884/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,122/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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh have recently resold for a median of about S$768k (S$658 psf), from 107 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$538k; 5-Room ≈ S$735k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh is about 5.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$768k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 238 Lor 1 Toa Payoh?⌄
For a flat at about S$768k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,122/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,884/mo after a S$192k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.