59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh, Toa Payoh Vista
HDB block in Toa Payoh, Singapore 310059
59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, part of Toa Payoh Vista, completed in 1967, with 120 dwelling units. Across 160 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$336k (S$512 psf, 61 sqm). The lease has approximately 45 years remaining.
What are the key facts about 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, part of Toa Payoh Vista, completed in 1967, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1967
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 120
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$336k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 45 years
What are resale prices at 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$336k (S$512 psf), from 160 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 160 | S$336,000recent | 61 sqm | S$512 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block and 12 for rent (median S$1,200/mo) — search all listings.
“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 Oct 2026.
What rent and yield does 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh get?
Flats at 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 10.4% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,900/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
10.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,900/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 Oct 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 160 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$343,000 in Oct 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 61 sqm | S$343,000 |
| Sept 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 61 sqm | S$338,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 61 sqm | S$332,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 61 sqm | S$316,888 |
| 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 | 04 TO 06 | 61 sqm | S$318,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 61 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 61 sqm | S$330,000 |
| 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 |
What flat types are in 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 120 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block located along Lor 5 Toa Payoh. The block is recorded as completed around 1967, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 120 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310059. 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 662m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 8 for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) 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 Central Community Club for community facilities.
How far is 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to 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 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh (~S$336k) needs about S$2,678/mo in income and S$1,262/mo in repayments, after S$4,920 stamp duty and a S$84k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$336k) — 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$4,920
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$84k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,262/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,678/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 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh have recently resold for a median of about S$336k (S$512 psf), from 160 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has about 45 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1967). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is about 10.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$336k. 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 59 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
For a flat at about S$336k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,678/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,262/mo after a S$84k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.