Blk 221 Lor 8 Toa Payoh is an HDB block in Toa Payoh (completed in 1975, 16 storeys, 90 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $485,000, about 48% below the Toa Payoh median, from 3 sales. 113 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Toa Payoh |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1975 |
| Lease from | 1976 |
| Storeys | 16 |
| Dwelling units | 90 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×90 |
| Recorded resales | 113 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $485,000 | $5,915/m² | 3 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $2,944/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~7.3% (Toa Payoh average: ~4.1%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 69% of Toa Payoh blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $424,742–$475,135 (central estimate $449,938). Recent sales — median $465,724 — sit within that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $66,000 | $123,559 | 4 |
| 1991 | $67,500 | $122,165 | 2 |
| 1992 | $88,000 | $155,772 | 3 |
| 1993 | $115,000 | $199,006 | 6 |
| 1994 | $152,500 | $255,980 | 4 |
| 1995 | $215,000 | $354,769 | 5 |
| 1996 | $266,500 | $433,762 | 8 |
| 1997 | $275,000 | $438,723 | 5 |
| 1998 | $240,000 | $383,929 | 5 |
| 1999 | $225,000 | $359,848 | 8 |
| 2000 | $223,000 | $351,903 | 5 |
| 2001 | $208,500 | $325,720 | 4 |
| 2002 | $192,000 | $301,123 | 4 |
| 2003 | $193,888 | $302,608 | 3 |
| 2004 | $220,000 | $337,715 | 3 |
| 2005 | $200,000 | $305,568 | 5 |
| 2006 | $210,500 | $318,533 | 2 |
| 2007 | $208,000 | $308,246 | 3 |
| 2008 | $288,000 | $400,243 | 3 |
| 2009 | $287,000 | $396,522 | 3 |
| 2010 | $345,000 | $463,542 | 4 |
| 2012 | $382,500 | $466,895 | 4 |
| 2013 | $399,000 | $475,789 | 4 |
| 2015 | $366,250 | $434,538 | 2 |
| 2016 | $345,000 | $411,503 | 1 |
| 2017 | $339,000 | $402,028 | 4 |
| 2019 | $313,000 | $367,488 | 1 |
| 2020 | $300,000 | $352,832 | 1 |
| 2022 | $430,000 | $465,724 | 1 |
| 2023 | $442,000 | $456,649 | 1 |
| 2024 | $455,000 | $459,109 | 2 |
| 2025 | $485,000 | $485,000 | 3 |
| Record sale | $508,000 (4-Room, 2025-02) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $64,000 (1990-03) |
| Busiest year | 1996 · 8 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +12% (+1.1%/yr, 2015→2025) |
| Total transacted | $28.2M across 113 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 82 | $485,000 |
| 2025-04 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 82 | $462,500 |
| 2025-02 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 | $508,000 |
| 2024-03 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 | $470,000 |
| 2024-01 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 82 | $440,000 |
| 2023-01 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 82 | $442,000 |
| 2022-09 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 82 | $430,000 |
| 2020-06 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 82 | $300,000 |
| 2019-05 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 | $313,000 |
| 2017-11 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 82 | $315,000 |
| 2017-07 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 | $330,000 |
| 2017-07 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 | $348,000 |
| 2017-05 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 | $370,000 |
| 2016-12 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 | $345,000 |
| 2015-12 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 | $350,000 |
| 2015-04 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 82 | $382,500 |
| 2013-12 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 | $403,000 |
| 2013-12 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 | $380,000 |
| 2013-10 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 | $395,000 |
| 2013-06 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 82 | $405,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 215 | $750,000 | $6,410/m² |
| 2. Blk 223 | $721,888 | $6,170/m² |
| 3. Blk 11 | $715,000 | $7,030/m² |
| 4. Blk 218 | $702,500 | $6,004/m² |
| 5. Blk 224 | $695,000 | $5,940/m² |
| 6. Blk 216 | $688,000 | $6,035/m² |
| 7. Blk 229 | $688,000 | $6,035/m² |
| 8. Blk 217 | $671,500 | $5,791/m² |
| 9. Blk 230 | $510,000 | $4,474/m² |
| 10. Blk 227 | $487,500 | $5,945/m² |
| 11. Blk 221 | $485,000 | $5,915/m² |
| 12. Blk 226 | $480,000 | $5,854/m² |
| 13. Blk 214 | $475,000 | $5,793/m² |
| 14. Blk 213 | $475,000 | $5,793/m² |
| 15. Blk 220 | $474,000 | $5,780/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 24 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $485,000 (3 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $424,742–$475,135 (central estimate $449,938). Recent sales — median $465,724 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $2,944/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
The block was completed in 1975 and its 99-year lease runs from 1976.