Block 136 Lor Ah Soo
136 Lor Ah Soo, Singapore 530136
Block 136 Lor Ah Soo is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 8 dwelling units. Across 7 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$368k (S$244 psf, 140 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 136 Lor Ah Soo?
Block 136 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$368k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2022
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 136 Lor Ah Soo?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$368k (S$244 psf), from 7 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 7 | S$368,000recent | 140 sqm | S$244 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 Jun 2022.
What rent and yield does Block 136 Lor Ah Soo get?
Flats at Block 136 Lor Ah Soo have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 11.4% (from 4 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
4 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
11.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 4 | S$3,500/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 136 Lor Ah Soo?
Block 136 Lor Ah Soo has 7 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$780,000 in Jun 2022 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Jan 2017 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 140 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Mar 2007 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 144 sqm | S$309,000 |
| Oct 2000 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 140 sqm | S$368,000 |
| Sept 1995 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 138 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Nov 1992 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 150 sqm | S$150,000 |
| Oct 1992 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 138 sqm | S$226,000 |
What flat types are in Block 136 Lor Ah Soo?
Block 136 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 136 Lor Ah Soo?
Block 136 Lor Ah Soo is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 136 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 136 Lor Ah Soo, Singapore 530136. 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.
Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET (1996) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 105 Hougang Ave 1 for food options, Paya Lebar Crescent Os for greenery and recreation, and Aljunied Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 136 Lor Ah Soo from MRT and schools?
3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority150 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km196 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km937 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.3 km
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 136 Lor Ah Soo?
Buying a flat at Block 136 Lor Ah Soo (~S$368k) needs about S$2,934/mo in income and S$1,382/mo in repayments, after S$5,640 stamp duty and a S$92k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$368k) — 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$5,640
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$92k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,382/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,934/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 136 Lor Ah Soo
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 136 Lor Ah Soo cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 136 Lor Ah Soo have recently resold for a median of about S$368k (S$244 psf), from 7 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 136 Lor Ah Soo worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 136 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 136 Lor Ah Soo?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 136 Lor Ah Soo is about 11.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$368k. 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 136 Lor Ah Soo?⌄
For a flat at about S$368k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,934/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,382/mo after a S$92k 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 136 Lor Ah Soo?⌄
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 136 Lor Ah Soo — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.