Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh
59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310059
Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1967, with 120 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$318k (61 sqm), from 156 resales on record. The lease has approximately 46 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1967, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1967
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 120
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$318k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 46 years
What are resale prices at Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$318k (S$484 psf), from 156 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 156 | S$318,000recent | 61 sqm | S$484 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 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 156 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$310,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 61 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 61 sqm | S$338,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 61 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 61 sqm | S$318,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 61 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 61 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 61 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 61 sqm | S$336,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 61 sqm | S$308,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 61 sqm | S$300,000 |
| May 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 61 sqm | S$300,000 |
| May 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 61 sqm | S$310,000 |
What flat types are in Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 120 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 662 m away (~10 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT662 m · ~10 min
- Braddell MRT692 m · ~11 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 priority427 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority521 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km563 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority575 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km870 m
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary school1.1 km
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.1 km
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh (~S$318k) needs about S$2,535/mo in income and S$1,194/mo in repayments, after S$4,560 stamp duty and a S$80k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$318k) — 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$4,560
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$80k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,194/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,535/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 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh
What is the resale price at Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh have recently resold around S$318k (61 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 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has approximately 46 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1967). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 120 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 662 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
Pei Chun Public School, Kheng Cheng School, First Toa Payoh Primary School are within 1 km of Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 59 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 (≈46 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
