Block 78 Lor Limau
78 Lor Limau, Singapore 320078
Block 78 Lor Limau is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 2017, with 405 dwelling units. Across 71 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$950k (S$949 psf, 93 sqm). The lease has approximately 91 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 78 Lor Limau?
Block 78 Lor Limau is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Novena, completed in 2017, with 405 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Novena
- Completed
- 2017
- Storeys
- 40
- Total units
- 405
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$950k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 91 years
What are resale prices at Block 78 Lor Limau?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$950k (S$949 psf), from 71 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 71 | S$950,000recent | 93 sqm | S$949 psf |
Live now: 11 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$958k) and 7 for rent (median S$1,300/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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 78 Lor Limau get?
Flats at Block 78 Lor Limau have recently sublet for a median of S$3,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.8% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,800/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$45,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 16 | S$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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 78 Lor Limau?
Block 78 Lor Limau has 71 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$950,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$950,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 34 TO 36 | 93 sqm | S$983,888 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 93 sqm | S$950,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 28 TO 30 | 93 sqm | S$930,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$948,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 28 TO 30 | 93 sqm | S$972,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 28 TO 30 | 93 sqm | S$968,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 28 TO 30 | 93 sqm | S$960,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 25 TO 27 | 93 sqm | S$970,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$920,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$920,000 |
What flat types are in Block 78 Lor Limau?
Block 78 Lor Limau has 405 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 78 Lor Limau?
Block 78 Lor Limau is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Novena planning area.
Block 78 Lor Limau is an HDB block located along Lor Limau. The block is recorded as completed around 2017, with up to 40 storeys. It has an estimated 405 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room, 4-room, and studio apartment units.
The address is Block 78 Lor Limau, Singapore 320078. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, the Novena planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Boon Keng MRT, approximately 910m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Square 2 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 90 Whampoa Drive # for food options, Mar Thoma Road Park for greenery and recreation, Kallang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Whampoa Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 78 Lor Limau from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 78 Lor Limau is Boon Keng MRT, about 910 m away (~14 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Boon Keng MRT910 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority417 m
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km604 m
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km643 m
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.3 km
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.3 km
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.4 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 78 Lor Limau?
Buying a flat at Block 78 Lor Limau (~S$950k) needs about S$7,573/mo in income and S$3,567/mo in repayments, after S$23,100 stamp duty and a S$238k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$950k) — 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$23,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$238k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,567/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,573/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 transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 78 Lor Limau land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 78 Lor Limau
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 78 Lor Limau cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 78 Lor Limau have recently resold for a median of about S$950k (S$949 psf), from 71 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 78 Lor Limau worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 78 Lor Limau has about 91 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2017). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 78 Lor Limau?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 78 Lor Limau is about 4.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,800/mo against a resale price of about S$950k. 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 78 Lor Limau?⌄
For a flat at about S$950k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,573/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,567/mo after a S$238k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 78 Lor Limau?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 78 Lor Limau is Boon Keng MRT, about 910 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 78 Lor Limau?⌄
Hong Wen School is within 1 km of Block 78 Lor Limau — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.