How Much Is a Flat at Block 223 Lor 8 Toa Payoh Worth?

5 Room · Built 1976 · 49 years 03 months remaining MOP Cleared

Last updated: 13 Jun 2026

Latest Sale

$721,888

2026-01 · 5 Room

Median $/sqm

$4,444

Based on 21 txns

Total Txns

21

Since data available

5-Yr Trend

▲35.4%

vs 5 years ago

What Will You Actually Walk Away With?

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Based on recent sales data · Updates monthly

Sold at this block (6mo)

1 flats ⚡

AVG. DAYS TO OFFER

~180 days

Transaction density proxy

BUYER DEMAND

3.7 / 10

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Lease Clock

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0 yrs 49 years left 99 yrs

Key threshold: 60 years

Buyer financing is already restricted

Your block has 49 years of lease left. Buyers already face CPF usage limits and lower loan quantum when purchasing. This means fewer buyers qualify, and those who do will negotiate harder. Selling sooner gives you a larger buyer pool and a stronger sale price.

A specialist agent can target the right buyers and negotiate the best possible outcome for you.

Transaction History 21 total

Date Floor Type sqm Price $/sqm
2026-01 19 TO 21 5 Room 117 $721,888 $6,170
2025-09 13 TO 15 5 Room 114 $638,000 $5,596
2025-06 10 TO 12 5 Room 117 $730,000 $6,239
2024-06 10 TO 12 5 Room 117 $679,000 $5,803
2024-06 07 TO 09 5 Room 117 $690,000 $5,897
2021-06 22 TO 24 5 Room 119 $608,000 $5,109
2020-08 01 TO 03 5 Room 117 $468,000 $4,000
2020-07 04 TO 06 5 Room 117 $475,000 $4,060
2020-06 04 TO 06 5 Room 117 $475,000 $4,060
2020-02 10 TO 12 5 Room 117 $520,000 $4,444
2020-01 07 TO 09 5 Room 114 $495,000 $4,342
2019-12 10 TO 12 5 Room 117 $508,880 $4,349
2019-11 07 TO 09 5 Room 114 $485,000 $4,254
2019-08 22 TO 24 5 Room 117 $520,000 $4,444
2019-07 22 TO 24 5 Room 117 $510,000 $4,359
2019-06 07 TO 09 5 Room 114 $460,000 $4,035
2019-04 04 TO 06 5 Room 114 $470,000 $4,123
2018-06 04 TO 06 5 Room 117 $520,000 $4,444
2018-06 10 TO 12 5 Room 117 $510,000 $4,359
2018-02 25 TO 27 5 Room 117 $580,000 $4,957
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About Block 223 Lor 8 Toa Payoh

Flats at Block 223 Lor 8 Toa Payoh have been selling at a median of $6,170/sqm — up 4.3% over the last 6 months, mainly 5-room flats at $721,888 median, with 1 transaction recorded.

The block is a 21-minute walk from Braddell MRT Station (1668m) and is near Bishan Junction 8 mall (1310m, 17 min walk). It is also near First Toa Payoh Primary School (612m, 8 min walk), Pei Chun Public School (910m, 11 min walk), and Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School (1543m, 19 min walk).

All data is sourced from data.gov.sg and updated daily.

What's Near Block 223 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?

Facilities and transport within a 15-minute walk. Walking times are route-based.

Nearby Schools

FIRST TOA PAYOH PRIMARY SCHOOL 612m · 8 min
PEI CHUN PUBLIC SCHOOL 910m · 11 min

Hawker Centres

Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Blk 210 752m · 10 min
Toa Payoh Lorong 7 Blk 22 (Kim Keat Palm Market and Food Centre) 1204m · 15 min

Other Blocks on Lor 8 Toa Payoh

Block 224 Lor 8 Toa Payoh Block 222 Lor 8 Toa Payoh Block 215 Lor 8 Toa Payoh

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a flat at Block 223 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?

Based on 21 recorded transactions, the median resale price is $690,000. The most recent sale was $721,888 in 2026-01.

Median by flat type (last 24 months)

Flat Type Most Recent Median
5 Room $690,000

What is my flat worth at Block 223?

The overall median resale price at Block 223 Lor 8 Toa Payoh is $690,000. Prices have risen 35.4% over the past 5 years.

How much cash will I actually receive when I sell my flat at Block 223?

Your gross sale proceeds are what the buyer pays. From that, three things are deducted: your outstanding loan, your CPF principal (all CPF savings used for the flat, returned to your CPF OA), and CPF accrued interest (the interest CPF calculates on those savings at 2.5% p.a., compounded annually). What remains after these deductions is your cash in hand. Use the What's Your Flat Worth? calculator above to estimate your actual cash take-home based on Block 223 prices.

What is CPF accrued interest and why does it reduce my sale proceeds?

When you buy a flat using CPF, those funds are considered a loan from your CPF OA to yourself. When you sell, CPF Board requires you to return the principal plus the interest those funds would have earned had they stayed in your OA — currently 2.5% per annum, compounded. This is not a penalty or a fee paid to anyone; the money goes back into your CPF OA. However, it does reduce your cash proceeds — and the longer you have owned the flat, the larger the accrued amount. Use the CPF Accrued Interest Calculator above to estimate your deduction before you decide to sell.

How active is the resale market at Block 223?

Block 223 has recorded 21 resale transactions — roughly 0.9 sales per month over the past 24 months. The latest transaction closed in 2026-01.

What flat types are available at Block 223?

Block 223 Lor 8 Toa Payoh has 5 Room units.

How much can I unlock to upgrade if I sell my HDB at Block 223?

Selling to upgrade means planning both timelines and funds. Your proceeds split into cash in hand (for your next downpayment and transition costs) and CPF refund (returned to CPF OA). Use the What's Your Flat Worth? calculator above to estimate the equity you can deploy for your next home.

What is the remaining lease for Block 223?

Block 223 was built in 1976 with a 99-year lease. It has approximately 49 years 03 months remaining.

Does Block 223's remaining lease affect its resale value?

At 49 years remaining, CPF eligibility is increasingly age-dependent. Many buyers in their 30s and 40s face CPF pro-ration, reducing their effective purchasing power. Shorter bank loan tenures also raise monthly repayments for the same loan amount. Both effects narrow your buyer pool and tend to put downward pressure on price — selling sooner is worth considering.

When can I sell my flat at Block 223 Lor 8 Toa Payoh?

Flats at Block 223 Lor 8 Toa Payoh have cleared their 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) and are eligible for resale on the open market. You can list your flat now.

How long does it take to sell an HDB flat?

The standard HDB resale process takes approximately 8–12 weeks from granting the Option to Purchase (OTP) to the completion appointment. This includes HDB resale application, HDB valuation, CPF usage approval, and final appointment scheduling.

Can I sell my HDB flat without an agent?

Yes — HDB's resale portal allows you to handle the transaction yourself. However, for owners upgrading to their next home, an experienced agent helps align pricing, buyer negotiation, and completion timing so your next purchase is less exposed to delays. The typical 1–2% commission is often recovered through a stronger sale outcome.

What are the costs of selling an HDB flat?

Typical costs for a seller:

Agent commission ~1–2% of sale price
Legal / conveyancing ~S$500 (HDB) or ~S$2,000 (private)
HDB admin fee S$80
Resale levy S$15,000–S$55,000 (if applicable)
Seller stamp duty None (after MOP)
Total (est.) on $690,000 excl. levy $14,380 to $15,880