Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh
36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310036
Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1996, with 144 dwelling units. Across 115 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$820k (S$674 psf, 117 sqm). The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1996, with 144 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 144
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$820k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$820k (S$674 psf), from 115 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 51 | S$650,000recent | 102 sqm | S$592 psf |
| 5-Room | 64 | S$820,000recent | 119 sqm | S$640 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 rent and yield does Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh get?
Flats at Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh have recently sublet for a median of S$3,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.0% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,400/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$40,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 6 | S$3,200/mo |
| 4-Room | 10 | S$3,600/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 115 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,020,000 in Jun 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 120 sqm | S$1,020,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 119 sqm | S$985,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 102 sqm | S$800,299 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 117 sqm | S$970,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 117 sqm | S$928,888 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 102 sqm | S$740,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 102 sqm | S$728,888 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 119 sqm | S$820,000 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 119 sqm | S$948,888 |
| Oct 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 102 sqm | S$688,000 |
| May 2021 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 119 sqm | S$820,000 |
What flat types are in Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 144 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block located along Lor 5 Toa Payoh. The block is recorded as completed around 1996, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 144 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 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310036. 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 Toa Payoh MRT, approximately 898m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Poiz Centre for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 22 Toa Payoh Lorong 7 for food options, Toa Payoh Town Pk for greenery and recreation, Toa Payoh Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Toa Payoh East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 898 m away (~14 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT898 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority286 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority612 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km843 m
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km944 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority946 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.2 km
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh (~S$820k) needs about S$6,537/mo in income and S$3,079/mo in repayments, after S$19,200 stamp duty and a S$205k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$820k) — 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$19,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$205k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,079/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,537/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh have recently resold for a median of about S$820k (S$674 psf), from 115 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$650k; 5-Room ≈ S$820k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has about 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1996). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is about 5.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,400/mo against a resale price of about S$820k. 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 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
For a flat at about S$820k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,537/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,079/mo after a S$205k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 898 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
Pei Chun Public School, First Toa Payoh Primary School, Kheng Cheng School are within 1 km of Block 36 Lor 5 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.