Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh
61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310061
Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1966, with 120 dwelling units. Across 111 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$291k (S$470 psf, 65 sqm). The lease has approximately 40 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1966, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1966
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 120
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$291k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 40 years
What are resale prices at Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$291k (S$470 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 38 | S$265,000recent | 54 sqm | S$456 psf |
| 3-Room | 73 | S$270,000recent | 65 sqm | S$386 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 9 for rent (median S$3,480/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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh get?
Flats at Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 10.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
10.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,600/mo |
| 2-Room | 4 | S$1,260/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 111 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$380,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 78 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 54 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 65 sqm | S$295,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 54 sqm | S$291,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 54 sqm | S$275,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 54 sqm | S$260,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$298,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 54 sqm | S$275,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$270,000 |
What flat types are in Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 120 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block located along Lor 5 Toa Payoh. The block is recorded as completed around 1966, 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 2-room and 3-room units.
The address is Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310061. 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 666m 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 Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 666 m away (~10 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT666 m · ~10 min
- Braddell MRT740 m · ~12 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 priority400 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority560 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority574 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km593 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km909 m
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary school1.1 km
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.2 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 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh (~S$291k) needs about S$2,320/mo in income and S$1,093/mo in repayments, after S$4,020 stamp duty and a S$73k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$291k) — 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$4,020
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$73k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,093/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,320/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh have recently resold for a median of about S$291k (S$470 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$265k; 3-Room ≈ S$270k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has about 40 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1966). 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 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is about 10.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$291k. 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 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
For a flat at about S$291k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,320/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,093/mo after a S$73k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 666 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
Pei Chun Public School, Kheng Cheng School, First Toa Payoh Primary School are within 1 km of Block 61 Lor 5 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.