Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh
71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310071
Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1968, with 25 dwelling units. Across 41 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$261k (S$418 psf, 58 sqm). The lease has approximately 43 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?
Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1968, with 25 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1968
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 25
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$261k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 43 years
What are resale prices at Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$261k (S$418 psf), from 41 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 41 | S$261,000recent | 58 sqm | S$418 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 Dec 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh get?
Flats at Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo (from 10 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
10 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
—
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 8 | S$2,650/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?
Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh has 41 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$332,000 in Dec 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 58 sqm | S$332,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 58 sqm | S$215,000 |
| May 2018 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 58 sqm | S$252,000 |
| May 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 58 sqm | S$261,000 |
| Apr 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 58 sqm | S$255,000 |
| Sept 2014 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 58 sqm | S$320,000 |
| Nov 2013 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 58 sqm | S$280,000 |
| Aug 2013 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 58 sqm | S$321,000 |
| May 2011 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 58 sqm | S$291,500 |
| Feb 2011 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 58 sqm | S$287,000 |
| Jan 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 58 sqm | S$259,000 |
| Jun 2009 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 58 sqm | S$242,500 |
What flat types are in Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?
Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh has 25 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?
Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh is an HDB block located along Lor 4 Toa Payoh. The block is recorded as completed around 1968, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 25 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310071. 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 550m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Square 2 for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 74 Toa Payoh Lorong 4 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 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 550 m away (~9 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT550 m · ~9 min
- Braddell MRT923 m · ~14 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 priority518 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority663 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority777 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km847 m
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary school1.0 km
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary 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 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh (~S$261k) needs about S$2,081/mo in income and S$980/mo in repayments, after S$3,420 stamp duty and a S$65k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$261k) — 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$3,420
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$65k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$980/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,081/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 Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh have recently resold for a median of about S$261k (S$418 psf), from 41 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh has about 43 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1968). 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 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?⌄
based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$261k. 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 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?⌄
For a flat at about S$261k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,081/mo in household income, with repayments around S$980/mo after a S$65k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 550 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh?⌄
Pei Chun Public School, Kheng Cheng School, First Toa Payoh Primary School are within 1 km of Block 71 Lor 4 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.