5 Lor Lew Lian
HDB block in Serangoon, Singapore 530005
5 Lor Lew Lian is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1977, with 127 dwelling units. Across 152 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$400k (S$581 psf, 64 sqm). The lease has approximately 51 years remaining.
What are the key facts about 5 Lor Lew Lian?
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
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$400k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 51 years
What are resale prices at 5 Lor Lew Lian?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$400k (S$581 psf), from 152 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 148 | S$400,000recent | 64 sqm | S$581 psf |
| 5-Room | 4 | S$350,000recent | 128 sqm | S$254 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 Aug 2026.
What rent and yield does 5 Lor Lew Lian get?
Flats at 5 Lor Lew Lian have recently sublet for a median of S$2,750/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,750/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,750/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 Jul 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at 5 Lor Lew Lian?
5 Lor Lew Lian has 152 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$405,000 in Aug 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$405,000 |
| Aug 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$420,000 |
| 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 | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$358,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$400,000 |
| 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 |
What flat types are in 5 Lor Lew Lian?
5 Lor Lew Lian has 127 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is 5 Lor Lew Lian?
5 Lor Lew Lian is an HDB block in Serangoon.
Block 5 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 127 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 5 Lor Lew Lian, Singapore 530005. 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 457m away, around 7 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 5 Lor Lew Lian from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to 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 5 Lor Lew Lian?
Buying a flat at 5 Lor Lew Lian (~S$400k) needs about S$3,189/mo in income and S$1,502/mo in repayments, after S$6,600 stamp duty and a S$100k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$400k) — 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$6,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$100k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,502/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,189/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 5 Lor Lew Lian
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 5 Lor Lew Lian cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 5 Lor Lew Lian have recently resold for a median of about S$400k (S$581 psf), from 152 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 5 Lor Lew Lian by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$400k; 5-Room ≈ S$350k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 5 Lor Lew Lian worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 5 Lor Lew Lian has about 51 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 5 Lor Lew Lian?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 5 Lor Lew Lian is about 8.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,750/mo against a resale price of about S$400k. 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 5 Lor Lew Lian?⌄
For a flat at about S$400k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,189/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,502/mo after a S$100k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.