Block 138 Lor Ah Soo
138 Lor Ah Soo, Singapore 530138
Block 138 Lor Ah Soo is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 120 dwelling units. Across 125 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$580k (S$492 psf, 108 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 138 Lor Ah Soo?
Block 138 Lor Ah Soo is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Hougang
- Planning area
- Hougang
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 120
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$580k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 138 Lor Ah Soo?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$580k (S$492 psf), from 125 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 99 | S$545,000recent | 108 sqm | S$469 psf |
| 5-Room | 26 | S$405,000recent | 132 sqm | S$285 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 138 Lor Ah Soo get?
Flats at Block 138 Lor Ah Soo have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.8% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 8 | S$3,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 19 | S$2,600/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 138 Lor Ah Soo?
Block 138 Lor Ah Soo has 125 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$660,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 103 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 108 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$590,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$468,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 132 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 108 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 108 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 108 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 132 sqm | S$580,000 |
What flat types are in Block 138 Lor Ah Soo?
Block 138 Lor Ah Soo has 120 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 138 Lor Ah Soo?
Block 138 Lor Ah Soo is an HDB block in Hougang.
Block 138 Lor Ah Soo is an HDB block located along Lor Ah Soo. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 120 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 138 Lor Ah Soo, Singapore 530138. 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, approximately 954m 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, Paya Lebar Crescent Os for greenery and recreation, and Aljunied Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 138 Lor Ah Soo from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 138 Lor Ah Soo is Kovan MRT, about 954 m away (~15 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT954 m · ~15 min
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 km105 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority246 m
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km885 m
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority968 m
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.4 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 138 Lor Ah Soo?
Buying a flat at Block 138 Lor Ah Soo (~S$580k) needs about S$4,624/mo in income and S$2,178/mo in repayments, after S$12,000 stamp duty and a S$145k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$580k) — 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$12,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$145k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,178/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,624/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 138 Lor Ah Soo
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 138 Lor Ah Soo cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 138 Lor Ah Soo have recently resold for a median of about S$580k (S$492 psf), from 125 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 138 Lor Ah Soo by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$545k; 5-Room ≈ S$405k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 138 Lor Ah Soo worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 138 Lor Ah Soo has about 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). 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 138 Lor Ah Soo?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 138 Lor Ah Soo is about 5.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$580k. 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 138 Lor Ah Soo?⌄
For a flat at about S$580k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,624/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,178/mo after a S$145k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 138 Lor Ah Soo?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 138 Lor Ah Soo is Kovan MRT, about 954 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 138 Lor Ah Soo?⌄
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary), Xinghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 138 Lor Ah Soo — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.