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Block 140 Lor Ah Soo

140 Lor Ah Soo, Singapore 530140

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 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. Across 95 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$615k (S$443 psf, 131 sqm). 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
Flat model
Model A
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

Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$790k) and 3 for rent (median S$4,100/mo) search all listings.

“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 rent and yield does Block 140 Lor Ah Soo get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 140 Lor Ah Soo have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.2% (from 17 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$3,200/mo

17 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

6.2%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$38,400

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
5-Room14S$3,200/mo
4-Room3S$3,800/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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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 of the Model A model.

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

5-Room: 784-Room: 18
6

Where is Block 140 Lor Ah Soo?

Key Takeaway

Block 140 Lor Ah Soo is an HDB block in Hougang.

Block 140 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 96 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 140 Lor Ah Soo, Singapore 530140. 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 864m away, around 14 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, Jln Geneng Interim Pk for greenery and recreation, and Paya Lebar Kovan Community Club for community facilities.

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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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Recent sales at Block 140 Lor Ah Soo land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 140 Lor Ah Soo

How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 140 Lor Ah Soo cost?

5-Room flats at Block 140 Lor Ah Soo have recently resold for a median of about S$615k (S$443 psf), from 95 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 140 Lor Ah Soo by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$262k; 5-Room ≈ S$600k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 140 Lor Ah Soo worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 140 Lor Ah Soo has about 58 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 140 Lor Ah Soo?

Gross rental yield at Block 140 Lor Ah Soo is about 6.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$615k. 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 140 Lor Ah Soo?

For a flat at about S$615k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,903/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,309/mo after a S$154k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

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.

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