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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$545k (108 sqm), from 124 resales on record. The lease has approximately 58 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$545k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 138 Lor Ah Soo?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$545k (S$469 psf), from 124 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 98 | S$520,000recent | 108 sqm | S$447 psf |
| 5-Room | 26 | S$405,000recent | 132 sqm | S$285 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 Dec 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 138 Lor Ah Soo?
Block 138 Lor Ah Soo has 124 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$635,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feb 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$395,000 |
What flat types are in Block 138 Lor Ah Soo?
Block 138 Lor Ah Soo has 120 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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$545k) needs about S$4,345/mo in income and S$2,046/mo in repayments, after S$10,950 stamp duty and a S$136k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$545k) — 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$10,950
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$136k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,046/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,345/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 138 Lor Ah Soo
What is the resale price at Block 138 Lor Ah Soo?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 138 Lor Ah Soo have recently resold around S$545k (108 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 138 Lor Ah Soo by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$520k; 5-Room ≈ S$405k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 138 Lor Ah Soo?⌄
Block 138 Lor Ah Soo has approximately 58 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 138 Lor Ah Soo?⌄
Block 138 Lor Ah Soo has 120 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 138 Lor Ah Soo a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 138 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 (≈58 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
