Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh
56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310056
Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1966, with 140 dwelling units. 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$268k (43 sqm), from 75 resales on record. The lease has approximately 40 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?
Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1966, with 140 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1966
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 140
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$268k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 40 years
What are resale prices at Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?
2-Room flats have recently resold around S$268k (S$560 psf), from 75 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 60 | S$265,000recent | 43 sqm | S$560 psf |
| 3-Room | 15 | S$252,000recent | 66 sqm | S$373 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 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?
Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh has 75 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$280,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 57 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 43 sqm | S$272,500 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 57 sqm | S$290,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 42 sqm | S$268,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 44 sqm | S$265,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 42 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 42 sqm | S$271,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 44 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 43 sqm | S$252,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 42 sqm | S$265,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 43 sqm | S$250,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 45 sqm | S$260,000 |
What flat types are in Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?
Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh has 140 units, mostly 2-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh is Braddell MRT, about 552 m away (~9 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Braddell MRT552 m · ~9 min
- Toa Payoh MRT585 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority361 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km570 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority580 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority679 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km821 m
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km940 m
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km988 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary 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 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh (~S$268k) needs about S$2,136/mo in income and S$1,006/mo in repayments, after S$3,560 stamp duty and a S$67k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$268k) — 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$3,560
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$67k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,006/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,136/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 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh
What is the resale price at Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?⌄
2-Room flats at Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh have recently resold around S$268k (43 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$265k; 3-Room ≈ S$252k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh has approximately 40 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1966). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh has 140 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 2 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh is Braddell MRT, about 552 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?⌄
Kheng Cheng School, Pei Chun Public School, First Toa Payoh Primary School are within 1 km of Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 56 Lor 4 Toa Payoh a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 56 Lor 4 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 (≈40 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
