Block 131 Lor Ah Soo
131 Lor Ah Soo, Singapore 530131
Block 131 Lor Ah Soo is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 8 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$355k (144 sqm), from 12 resales on record. The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 131 Lor Ah Soo?
Block 131 Lor Ah Soo is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 8 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 8
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$355k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2022
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 131 Lor Ah Soo?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$355k (S$229 psf), from 12 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 12 | S$355,000recent | 144 sqm | S$229 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 Jan 2022.
What has recently sold at Block 131 Lor Ah Soo?
Block 131 Lor Ah Soo has 12 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$758,000 in Jan 2022 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 138 sqm | S$758,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Mar 2014 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 138 sqm | S$621,000 |
| May 2013 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Jul 2007 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 150 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Dec 2006 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$318,000 |
| Mar 2002 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 150 sqm | S$328,000 |
| Jul 1999 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$371,000 |
| Aug 1997 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Jul 1995 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Jun 1994 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Nov 1993 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$331,000 |
What flat types are in Block 131 Lor Ah Soo?
Block 131 Lor Ah Soo has 8 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 131 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 km219 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority314 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km729 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority819 m
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.5 km
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 131 Lor Ah Soo?
Buying a flat at Block 131 Lor Ah Soo (~S$355k) needs about S$2,830/mo in income and S$1,333/mo in repayments, after S$5,300 stamp duty and a S$89k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$355k) — 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$5,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$89k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,333/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,830/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 131 Lor Ah Soo
What is the resale price at Block 131 Lor Ah Soo?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 131 Lor Ah Soo have recently resold around S$355k (144 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 131 Lor Ah Soo?⌄
Block 131 Lor Ah Soo has approximately 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 131 Lor Ah Soo?⌄
Block 131 Lor Ah Soo has 8 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 131 Lor Ah Soo?⌄
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary), Xinghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 131 Lor Ah Soo — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 131 Lor Ah Soo a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 131 Lor Ah Soo sits in Hougang, in the Hougang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈62 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
