Block 5 Lor Lew Lian
5 Lor Lew Lian, Singapore 530005
Block 5 Lor Lew Lian is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1977, with 127 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$390k (64 sqm), from 150 resales on record. The lease has approximately 52 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 5 Lor Lew Lian?
Block 5 Lor Lew Lian is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1977, with 127 dwelling units.
- Town
- Serangoon
- Planning area
- Serangoon
- Completed
- 1977
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 127
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$390k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 52 years
What are resale prices at Block 5 Lor Lew Lian?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$390k (S$566 psf), from 150 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 146 | S$390,000recent | 64 sqm | S$566 psf |
| 5-Room | 4 | S$350,000recent | 128 sqm | S$254 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 Nov 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 5 Lor Lew Lian?
Block 5 Lor Lew Lian has 150 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$412,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$412,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$475,888 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$432,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$358,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 64 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$390,000 |
| May 2022 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 73 sqm | S$385,000 |
| May 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$345,000 |
What flat types are in Block 5 Lor Lew Lian?
Block 5 Lor Lew Lian has 127 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 5 Lor Lew Lian from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 5 Lor Lew Lian is Serangoon MRT, about 457 m away (~7 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Serangoon MRT457 m · ~7 min
- Bartley MRT916 m · ~14 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 km403 m
- Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km844 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority906 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km926 m
- Yangzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority930 m
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km967 m
- Nanyang Junior CollegeJunior college1.2 km
- Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 5 Lor Lew Lian?
Buying a flat at Block 5 Lor Lew Lian (~S$390k) needs about S$3,109/mo in income and S$1,464/mo in repayments, after S$6,300 stamp duty and a S$98k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$390k) — 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$6,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$98k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,464/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,109/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 5 Lor Lew Lian
What is the resale price at Block 5 Lor Lew Lian?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 5 Lor Lew Lian have recently resold around S$390k (64 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 5 Lor Lew Lian by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$390k; 5-Room ≈ S$350k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 5 Lor Lew Lian?⌄
Block 5 Lor Lew Lian has approximately 52 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1977). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 5 Lor Lew Lian?⌄
Block 5 Lor Lew Lian has 127 dwelling units across up to 14 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 5 Lor Lew Lian?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 5 Lor Lew Lian is Serangoon MRT, about 457 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 5 Lor Lew Lian?⌄
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary), Yangzheng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 5 Lor Lew Lian — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 5 Lor Lew Lian a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 5 Lor Lew Lian sits in Serangoon, in the Serangoon planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈52 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
