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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$950k (93 sqm), from 70 resales on record. 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
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$950k
- Last transacted
- Apr 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 70 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 70 | S$950,000recent | 93 sqm | S$949 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 Apr 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 78 Lor Limau?
Block 78 Lor Limau has 70 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$983,888 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 34 TO 36 | 93 sqm | S$970,000 |
What flat types are in Block 78 Lor Limau?
Block 78 Lor Limau has 405 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 78 Lor Limau
What is the resale price at Block 78 Lor Limau?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 78 Lor Limau have recently resold around S$950k (93 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 78 Lor Limau?⌄
Block 78 Lor Limau has approximately 91 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2017). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 78 Lor Limau?⌄
Block 78 Lor Limau has 405 dwelling units across up to 40 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 78 Lor Limau a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 78 Lor Limau sits in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Novena planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈91 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
