Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh
85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh, Singapore 311085
Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1971, with 151 dwelling units. Across 181 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$420k (S$546 psf, 68 sqm). The lease has approximately 45 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh?
Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1971, with 151 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1971
- Storeys
- 22
- Total units
- 151
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$420k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 45 years
What are resale prices at Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$420k (S$546 psf), from 181 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 180 | S$420,000recent | 68 sqm | S$546 psf |
| 5-Room | 1 | S$350,800 | 136 sqm | S$240 psf |
Live now: 9 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$388k) and 1 for rent — 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 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh get?
Flats at Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,750/mo |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$3,100/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh?
Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh has 181 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$423,888 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 68 sqm | S$423,888 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 68 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 68 sqm | S$426,888 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 78 sqm | S$472,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 19 TO 21 | 78 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 78 sqm | S$432,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 78 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 sqm | S$390,000 |
| May 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$378,800 |
| Nov 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 sqm | S$345,000 |
What flat types are in Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh?
Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh has 151 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh?
Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh is an HDB block located along Lor 4 Toa Payoh. The block is recorded as completed around 1971, with up to 22 storeys. It has an estimated 151 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh, Singapore 311085. 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 458m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Junction 8 for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 93 Toa Payoh Lorong 4 for food options, Toa Payoh Town Pk for greenery and recreation, and Toa Payoh Central Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 458 m away (~7 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT458 m · ~7 min
- Braddell MRT548 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority277 m
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km691 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority698 m
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km804 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority816 m
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km908 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority928 m
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km957 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh?
Buying a flat at Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh (~S$420k) needs about S$3,348/mo in income and S$1,577/mo in repayments, after S$7,200 stamp duty and a S$105k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$420k) — 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$7,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$105k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,577/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,348/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 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh have recently resold for a median of about S$420k (S$546 psf), from 181 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$420k; 5-Room ≈ S$351k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh has about 45 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1971). 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 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh is about 8.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$420k. 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 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh?⌄
For a flat at about S$420k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,348/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,577/mo after a S$105k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh is Toa Payoh MRT, about 458 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh?⌄
Kheng Cheng School, Pei Chun Public School, First Toa Payoh Primary School, Chij Primary (Toa Payoh) are within 1 km of Block 85A Lor 4 Toa Payoh — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.