Block 3 Lor Lew Lian
3 Lor Lew Lian, Singapore 531003
Block 3 Lor Lew Lian is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1977, with 117 dwelling units. Across 111 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$360k (S$520 psf, 64 sqm). The lease has approximately 52 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 3 Lor Lew Lian?
Block 3 Lor Lew Lian is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1977, with 117 dwelling units.
- Town
- Serangoon
- Planning area
- Serangoon
- Completed
- 1977
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 117
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$360k
- Last transacted
- May 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 52 years
What are resale prices at Block 3 Lor Lew Lian?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$360k (S$520 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 111 | S$360,000recent | 64 sqm | S$520 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 2 for rent — 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 May 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 3 Lor Lew Lian get?
Flats at Block 3 Lor Lew Lian have recently sublet for a median of S$2,900/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,900/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$34,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,850/mo |
| 5-Room | 4 | S$2,800/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 3 Lor Lew Lian?
Block 3 Lor Lew Lian has 111 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$488,888 in May 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 73 sqm | S$488,888 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 64 sqm | S$462,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$450,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$398,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 64 sqm | S$468,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 73 sqm | S$411,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 64 sqm | S$342,000 |
| May 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$328,000 |
| Dec 2018 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Sept 2018 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$358,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 64 sqm | S$335,000 |
| May 2018 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 sqm | S$360,000 |
What flat types are in Block 3 Lor Lew Lian?
Block 3 Lor Lew Lian has 117 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 3 Lor Lew Lian?
Block 3 Lor Lew Lian is an HDB block in Serangoon.
Block 3 Lor Lew Lian is an HDB block located along Lor Lew Lian. The block is recorded as completed around 1977, with up to 14 storeys. It has an estimated 117 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 3 Lor Lew Lian, Singapore 531003. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, the Serangoon planning area. The block falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Serangoon MRT, approximately 374m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include NEX for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET (1996) PTE LTD for groceries, Upper Serangoon Park for greenery and recreation, and Braddell Heights Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 3 Lor Lew Lian from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 3 Lor Lew Lian is Serangoon MRT, about 374 m away (~6 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Serangoon MRT374 m · ~6 min
- Bartley MRT994 m · ~16 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km443 m
- Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km780 m
- Yangzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority862 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority989 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.0 km
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.0 km
- Nanyang Junior CollegeJunior college1.1 km
- Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 3 Lor Lew Lian?
Buying a flat at Block 3 Lor Lew Lian (~S$360k) needs about S$2,870/mo in income and S$1,352/mo in repayments, after S$5,400 stamp duty and a S$90k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$360k) — 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$5,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$90k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,352/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,870/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 3 Lor Lew Lian
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 3 Lor Lew Lian cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 3 Lor Lew Lian have recently resold for a median of about S$360k (S$520 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 3 Lor Lew Lian worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 3 Lor Lew Lian has about 52 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1977). 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 3 Lor Lew Lian?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 3 Lor Lew Lian is about 9.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,900/mo against a resale price of about S$360k. 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 3 Lor Lew Lian?⌄
For a flat at about S$360k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,870/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,352/mo after a S$90k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 3 Lor Lew Lian?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 3 Lor Lew Lian is Serangoon MRT, about 374 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 3 Lor Lew Lian?⌄
Yangzheng Primary School, Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) are within 1 km of Block 3 Lor Lew Lian — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.