Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh
49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310049
Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1992, with 87 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$710k (124 sqm), from 79 resales on record. The lease has approximately 66 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 49 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
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$710k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 66 years
What are resale prices at Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$710k (S$485 psf), from 79 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 79 | S$710,000recent | 124 sqm | S$485 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 79 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$898,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 sqm | S$898,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 136 sqm | S$1,063,888 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 123 sqm | S$908,888 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$790,000 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 124 sqm | S$828,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 sqm | S$608,888 |
| May 2020 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 124 sqm | S$742,000 |
| Sept 2018 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 136 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 126 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Apr 2016 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 123 sqm | S$638,000 |
| May 2015 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 sqm | S$641,500 |
What flat types are in Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 87 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is Braddell MRT, about 782 m away (~12 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Braddell MRT782 m · ~12 min
- Toa Payoh MRT817 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 priority275 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority424 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km500 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority663 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km847 m
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary school1.2 km
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.2 km
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh (~S$710k) needs about S$5,660/mo in income and S$2,666/mo in repayments, after S$15,900 stamp duty and a S$178k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$710k) — 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$15,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$178k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,666/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,660/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 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh
What is the resale price at Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh have recently resold around S$710k (124 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has approximately 66 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1992). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 87 dwelling units across up to 20 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is Braddell MRT, about 782 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
Pei Chun Public School, First Toa Payoh Primary School, Kheng Cheng School are within 1 km of Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 49 Lor 5 Toa Payoh a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 49 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 (≈66 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
