Block 129 Lor Ah Soo
129 Lor Ah Soo, Singapore 530129
Block 129 Lor Ah Soo is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 198 dwelling units. Across 233 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$485k (S$443 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 129 Lor Ah Soo?
Block 129 Lor Ah Soo is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1985, with 198 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 198
- Flat model
- Model A · Model A-Maisonette
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$485k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 129 Lor Ah Soo?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$485k (S$443 psf), from 233 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 21 | S$265,000recent | 74 sqm | S$333 psf |
| 4-Room | 142 | S$445,000recent | 106 sqm | S$398 psf |
| 5-Room | 70 | S$605,000recent | 132 sqm | S$415 psf |
Live now: 8 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$780k) and 7 for rent (median S$850/mo) — 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 Nov 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 129 Lor Ah Soo get?
Flats at Block 129 Lor Ah Soo have recently sublet for a median of S$3,350/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,350/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$40,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,300/mo |
| 5-Room | 15 | S$2,800/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 129 Lor Ah Soo?
Block 129 Lor Ah Soo has 233 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$467,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$467,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 105 sqm | S$628,888 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 74 sqm | S$433,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$485,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 106 sqm | S$495,888 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 132 sqm | S$663,888 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 132 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$445,000 |
What flat types are in Block 129 Lor Ah Soo?
Block 129 Lor Ah Soo has 198 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Model A-Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 129 Lor Ah Soo?
Block 129 Lor Ah Soo is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 129 Lor Ah Soo is an HDB block located along Lor Ah Soo. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 198 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 129 Lor Ah Soo, Singapore 530129. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, the Hougang planning area. The block falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Kovan MRT Exit C, approximately 975m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET (1996) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 105 Hougang Ave 1 for food options, Aroozoo Ave Pg for greenery and recreation, and Aljunied Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 129 Lor Ah Soo from MRT and schools?
4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km280 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority368 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km689 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority780 m
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.5 km
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 129 Lor Ah Soo?
Buying a flat at Block 129 Lor Ah Soo (~S$485k) needs about S$3,866/mo in income and S$1,821/mo in repayments, after S$9,150 stamp duty and a S$121k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$485k) — 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$9,150
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$121k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,821/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,866/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 129 Lor Ah Soo
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 129 Lor Ah Soo cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 129 Lor Ah Soo have recently resold for a median of about S$485k (S$443 psf), from 233 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 129 Lor Ah Soo by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$265k; 4-Room ≈ S$445k; 5-Room ≈ S$605k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 129 Lor Ah Soo worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 129 Lor Ah Soo has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). 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 129 Lor Ah Soo?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 129 Lor Ah Soo is about 8.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,350/mo against a resale price of about S$485k. 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 129 Lor Ah Soo?⌄
For a flat at about S$485k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,866/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,821/mo after a S$121k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 129 Lor Ah Soo?⌄
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary), Xinghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 129 Lor Ah Soo — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.