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. Across 15 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$170k (S$247 psf, 64 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Standard
- 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 of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?
Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh is an HDB block located along Lor 5 Toa Payoh. The block is recorded as completed around 1968, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 12 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310072. 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 527m away, around 8 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 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.
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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 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh have recently resold for a median of about S$170k (S$247 psf), from 15 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh has about 44 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 72 Lor 5 Toa Payoh?⌄
For a flat at about S$170k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$1,355/mo in household income, with repayments around S$638/mo after a S$43k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.