Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh
38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310038
Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1969, with 213 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$340k (67 sqm), from 258 resales on record. The lease has approximately 43 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1969, with 213 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1969
- Storeys
- 11
- Total units
- 213
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$340k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 43 years
What are resale prices at Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$340k (S$455 psf), from 258 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 256 | S$340,000recent | 67 sqm | S$455 psf |
| 5-Room | 2 | S$531,000 | 134 sqm | S$368 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 Mar 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 258 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$363,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$363,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$360,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$372,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$340,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 77 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$315,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$328,000 |
| May 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$325,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$320,000 |
What flat types are in Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 213 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 872 m away (~14 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT872 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 priority240 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority559 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km772 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority886 m
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.0 km
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.2 km
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary 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 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh (~S$340k) needs about S$2,710/mo in income and S$1,277/mo in repayments, after S$5,000 stamp duty and a S$85k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$340k) — 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$5,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$85k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,277/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,710/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 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh
What is the resale price at Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh have recently resold around S$340k (67 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$340k; 5-Room ≈ S$531k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has approximately 43 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1969). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 213 dwelling units across up to 11 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 872 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
Pei Chun Public School, First Toa Payoh Primary School, Kheng Cheng School are within 1 km of Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 38 Lor 5 Toa Payoh a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 38 Lor 5 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 (≈43 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
