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. Across 12 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$355k (S$229 psf, 144 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Model A-Maisonette
- 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 |
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“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 rent and yield does Block 131 Lor Ah Soo get?
Flats at Block 131 Lor Ah Soo have recently sublet for a median of S$4,000/mo (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,000/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
—
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$48,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 3 | S$4,000/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 Mar 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Model A-Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 131 Lor Ah Soo?
Block 131 Lor Ah Soo is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 131 Lor Ah Soo is an HDB block located along Lor Ah Soo. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 8 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 131 Lor Ah Soo, Singapore 530131. 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 A, approximately 974m 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 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.
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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.
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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 131 Lor Ah Soo
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 131 Lor Ah Soo cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 131 Lor Ah Soo have recently resold for a median of about S$355k (S$229 psf), from 12 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 131 Lor Ah Soo worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 131 Lor Ah Soo has about 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 131 Lor Ah Soo?⌄
based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,000/mo against a resale price of about S$355k. 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 131 Lor Ah Soo?⌄
For a flat at about S$355k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,830/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,333/mo after a S$89k 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 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.