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Block 136 Lor Ah Soo

136 Lor Ah Soo, Singapore 530136

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Jun 2022 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 136 Lor Ah Soo is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 8 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$368k (140 sqm), from 7 resales on record. The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 136 Lor Ah Soo?

Key Takeaway

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
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$368k
Last transacted
Jun 2022
Remaining lease
≈ 62 years
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What are resale prices at Block 136 Lor Ah Soo?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$368k (S$244 psf), from 7 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
5-Room7S$368,000recent140 sqmS$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.

3

What has recently sold at Block 136 Lor Ah Soo?

Key Takeaway

Block 136 Lor Ah Soo has 7 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$780,000 in Jun 2022 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jun 20225-Room01 TO 03144 sqmS$780,000
Jan 20175-Room01 TO 03140 sqmS$585,000
Mar 20075-Room01 TO 03144 sqmS$309,000
Oct 20005-Room01 TO 03140 sqmS$368,000
Sept 19955-Room01 TO 03138 sqmS$385,000
Nov 19925-Room01 TO 03150 sqmS$150,000
Oct 19925-Room01 TO 03138 sqmS$226,000
4

What flat types are in Block 136 Lor Ah Soo?

Key Takeaway

Block 136 Lor Ah Soo has 8 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

5-Room: 8
5

How far is Block 136 Lor Ah Soo from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 1.1 kmSupermarket: Prime Supermarket (1996) Pte Ltd · 662 mHawker centre: Blk 105 Hougang Ave 1 · 650 mPark: Paya Lebar Crescent Os · 314 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 136 Lor Ah Soo?

Key Takeaway

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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Frequently asked questions about Block 136 Lor Ah Soo

What is the resale price at Block 136 Lor Ah Soo?

5-Room flats at Block 136 Lor Ah Soo have recently resold around S$368k (140 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 136 Lor Ah Soo?

Block 136 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 136 Lor Ah Soo?

Block 136 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 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.

Is Block 136 Lor Ah Soo a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 136 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.

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