8 Lor Lew Lian
HDB block in Serangoon, Singapore 531008
8 Lor Lew Lian is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1977, with 154 dwelling units. Across 82 resales on record, 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$275k (S$581 psf, 44 sqm). The lease has approximately 52 years remaining.
What are the key facts about 8 Lor Lew Lian?
8 Lor Lew Lian is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1977, with 154 dwelling units.
- Town
- Serangoon
- Planning area
- Serangoon
- Completed
- 1977
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 154
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$275k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 52 years
What are resale prices at 8 Lor Lew Lian?
2-Room flats have recently resold around S$275k (S$581 psf), from 82 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 82 | S$275,000recent | 44 sqm | S$581 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 Aug 2025.
What rent and yield does 8 Lor Lew Lian get?
Flats at 8 Lor Lew Lian have recently sublet for a median of S$2,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.7% (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,000/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$24,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 12 | S$2,000/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 8 Lor Lew Lian?
8 Lor Lew Lian has 82 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$290,000 in Aug 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 44 sqm | S$290,000 |
| May 2024 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 44 sqm | S$286,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 44 sqm | S$288,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 44 sqm | S$285,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 44 sqm | S$285,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 44 sqm | S$263,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 44 sqm | S$275,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 44 sqm | S$250,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 44 sqm | S$260,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 44 sqm | S$275,000 |
| May 2021 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 44 sqm | S$220,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 44 sqm | S$260,000 |
What flat types are in 8 Lor Lew Lian?
8 Lor Lew Lian has 154 units, mostly 2-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is 8 Lor Lew Lian?
8 Lor Lew Lian is an HDB block in Serangoon.
Block 8 Lor Lew Lian is an HDB block located along Lor Lew Lian. The block is recorded as completed around 1977, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 154 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room units.
The address is Block 8 Lor Lew Lian, Singapore 531008. 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 479m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include NEX for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET (1996) PTE LTD for groceries, Lorong Ong Lye Park for greenery and recreation, and Braddell Heights Community Club for community facilities.
How far is 8 Lor Lew Lian from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to 8 Lor Lew Lian is Serangoon MRT, about 479 m away (~8 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Serangoon MRT479 m · ~8 min
- Bartley MRT810 m · ~13 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 km278 m
- Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km812 m
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km845 m
- Yangzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority903 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority920 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km962 m
- Nanyang Junior CollegeJunior college1.1 km
- Bartley 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 8 Lor Lew Lian?
Buying a flat at 8 Lor Lew Lian (~S$275k) needs about S$2,192/mo in income and S$1,033/mo in repayments, after S$3,700 stamp duty and a S$69k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$275k) — 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$3,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$69k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,033/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,192/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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Eyeing 8 Lor Lew Lian? Ask what it's worth.
Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at 8 Lor Lew Lian land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about 8 Lor Lew Lian
How much does a 2-Room flat at Block 8 Lor Lew Lian cost?⌄
2-Room flats at Block 8 Lor Lew Lian have recently resold for a median of about S$275k (S$581 psf), from 82 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 8 Lor Lew Lian worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 8 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 8 Lor Lew Lian?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 8 Lor Lew Lian is about 8.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,000/mo against a resale price of about S$275k. 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 8 Lor Lew Lian?⌄
For a flat at about S$275k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,192/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,033/mo after a S$69k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 8 Lor Lew Lian?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 8 Lor Lew Lian is Serangoon MRT, about 479 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 8 Lor Lew Lian?⌄
Yangzheng Primary School, Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) are within 1 km of Block 8 Lor Lew Lian — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.