Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh
72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310072
Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1968, with 12 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$170k (64 sqm), from 15 resales on record. The lease has approximately 44 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1968, with 12 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1968
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 12
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$170k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 44 years
What are resale prices at Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$170k (S$247 psf), from 15 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 15 | S$170,000recent | 64 sqm | S$247 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 Feb 2024.
What has recently sold at Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 15 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$360,000 in Feb 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$360,000 |
| May 2015 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Sept 2011 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$317,000 |
| Jun 2010 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$293,000 |
| Jul 2009 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$255,000 |
| Oct 2005 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$153,000 |
| Nov 2004 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$170,000 |
| Apr 2004 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$150,000 |
| Aug 2002 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$140,000 |
| Mar 1999 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$126,000 |
| Feb 1999 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$130,000 |
| Dec 1996 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$180,000 |
What flat types are in Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 12 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 527 m away (~8 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT527 m · ~8 min
- Braddell MRT939 m · ~15 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 priority551 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority669 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority813 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km880 m
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km991 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary school1.1 km
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh (~S$170k) needs about S$1,355/mo in income and S$638/mo in repayments, after S$1,700 stamp duty and a S$43k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$170k) — 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$1,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$43k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$638/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$1,355/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 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh
What is the resale price at Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh have recently resold around S$170k (64 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 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has approximately 44 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1968). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has 12 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 527 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
Pei Chun Public School, Kheng Cheng School, First Toa Payoh Primary School are within 1 km of Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 72 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 (≈44 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
