Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh
48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310048
Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1992, with 87 dwelling units. Across 55 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$700k (S$529 psf, 125 sqm). The lease has approximately 68 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1992, with 87 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1992
- Storeys
- 20
- Total units
- 87
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$700k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 68 years
What are resale prices at Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$700k (S$529 psf), from 55 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 55 | S$700,000recent | 125 sqm | S$529 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 Jan 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh get?
Flats at Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh have recently sublet for a median of S$3,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.8% (from 11 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,400/mo
11 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$40,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 11 | S$3,400/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 Jul 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 55 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$870,000 in Jan 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 125 sqm | S$870,000 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 125 sqm | S$735,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 125 sqm | S$818,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$745,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$622,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 125 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Jul 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 125 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 sqm | S$708,000 |
| Feb 2019 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Jul 2015 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 125 sqm | S$715,000 |
What flat types are in Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 87 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 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block located along Lor 5 Toa Payoh. The block is recorded as completed around 1992, with up to 20 storeys. It has an estimated 87 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310048. 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 834m away, around 13 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 8 for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 75 Toa Payoh Lorong 5 # 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 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 834 m away (~13 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT834 m · ~13 min
- Braddell MRT839 m · ~13 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 priority230 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority423 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km542 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority711 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km895 m
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.2 km
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary school1.3 km
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)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 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh (~S$700k) needs about S$5,580/mo in income and S$2,628/mo in repayments, after S$15,600 stamp duty and a S$175k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$700k) — 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$15,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$175k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,628/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,580/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 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh have recently resold for a median of about S$700k (S$529 psf), from 55 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has about 68 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1992). 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 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is about 5.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,400/mo against a resale price of about S$700k. 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 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
For a flat at about S$700k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,580/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,628/mo after a S$175k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 834 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
Pei Chun Public School, First Toa Payoh Primary School, Kheng Cheng School are within 1 km of Block 48 Lor 5 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.