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Block 140 Lor Ah Soo

140 Lor Ah Soo, Singapore 530140

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

Block 140 Lor Ah Soo is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 96 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$615k (131 sqm), from 95 resales on record. The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 140 Lor Ah Soo?

Key Takeaway

Block 140 Lor Ah Soo is an HDB block in Hougang, completed in 1984, with 96 dwelling units.

Town
Hougang
Planning area
Hougang
Completed
1984
Storeys
13
Total units
96
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$615k
Last transacted
Mar 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 58 years
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What are resale prices at Block 140 Lor Ah Soo?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$615k (S$443 psf), from 95 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room21S$262,000recent103 sqmS$236 psf
5-Room74S$600,000recent131 sqmS$426 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 Mar 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 140 Lor Ah Soo?

Key Takeaway

Block 140 Lor Ah Soo has 95 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$615,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Mar 20264-Room10 TO 12103 sqmS$615,000
Jul 20255-Room04 TO 06131 sqmS$670,000
Jan 20255-Room01 TO 03131 sqmS$690,000
Jan 20255-Room07 TO 09131 sqmS$732,000
Apr 20244-Room10 TO 12103 sqmS$572,000
Oct 20235-Room01 TO 03131 sqmS$615,000
Oct 20225-Room04 TO 06131 sqmS$625,000
Sept 20225-Room04 TO 06131 sqmS$622,000
Aug 20224-Room04 TO 06103 sqmS$515,000
Mar 20225-Room01 TO 03131 sqmS$560,000
Jun 20215-Room01 TO 03131 sqmS$530,000
Nov 20205-Room04 TO 06133 sqmS$530,000
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What flat types are in Block 140 Lor Ah Soo?

Key Takeaway

Block 140 Lor Ah Soo has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

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

5-Room: 784-Room: 18
5

How far is Block 140 Lor Ah Soo from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 140 Lor Ah Soo is Kovan MRT, about 864 m away (~14 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

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 km232 m
  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority366 m
  • Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km882 m
  • Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority959 m
  • St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.4 km
  • Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
  • Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 796 mSupermarket: Prime Supermarket (1996) Pte Ltd · 483 mHawker centre: Blk 105 Hougang Ave 1 · 731 mPark: Jln Geneng Interim Pk · 331 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 140 Lor Ah Soo?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 140 Lor Ah Soo (~S$615k) needs about S$4,903/mo in income and S$2,309/mo in repayments, after S$13,050 stamp duty and a S$154k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$615k) — 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$13,050

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$154k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,309/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,903/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 140 Lor Ah Soo

What is the resale price at Block 140 Lor Ah Soo?

5-Room flats at Block 140 Lor Ah Soo have recently resold around S$615k (131 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 140 Lor Ah Soo by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$262k; 5-Room ≈ S$600k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 140 Lor Ah Soo?

Block 140 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 140 Lor Ah Soo?

Block 140 Lor Ah Soo has 96 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 140 Lor Ah Soo?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 140 Lor Ah Soo is Kovan MRT, about 864 m away (~14 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 140 Lor Ah Soo?

Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary), Xinghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 140 Lor Ah Soo — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 140 Lor Ah Soo a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 140 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.

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