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Block 8 Lor Lew Lian

8 Lor Lew Lian, Singapore 531008

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Aug 2025 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 8 Lor Lew Lian is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1977, with 154 dwelling units. 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$275k (44 sqm), from 82 resales on record. The lease has approximately 52 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 8 Lor Lew Lian?

Key Takeaway

Block 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
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$275k
Last transacted
Aug 2025
Remaining lease
≈ 52 years
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What are resale prices at Block 8 Lor Lew Lian?

Key Takeaway

2-Room flats have recently resold around S$275k (S$581 psf), from 82 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
2-Room82S$275,000recent44 sqmS$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.

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What has recently sold at Block 8 Lor Lew Lian?

Key Takeaway

Block 8 Lor Lew Lian has 82 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$290,000 in Aug 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Aug 20252-Room07 TO 0944 sqmS$290,000
May 20242-Room10 TO 1244 sqmS$286,000
Sept 20232-Room10 TO 1244 sqmS$288,000
Aug 20232-Room07 TO 0944 sqmS$285,000
Aug 20232-Room10 TO 1244 sqmS$285,000
Oct 20222-Room07 TO 0944 sqmS$263,000
Oct 20222-Room04 TO 0644 sqmS$275,000
Mar 20222-Room10 TO 1244 sqmS$250,000
Feb 20222-Room07 TO 0944 sqmS$260,000
Aug 20212-Room10 TO 1244 sqmS$275,000
May 20212-Room04 TO 0644 sqmS$220,000
Dec 20202-Room04 TO 0644 sqmS$260,000
4

What flat types are in Block 8 Lor Lew Lian?

Key Takeaway

Block 8 Lor Lew Lian has 154 units, mostly 2-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

2-Room: 77
5

How far is Block 8 Lor Lew Lian from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 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

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

Mall: Nex · 533 mSupermarket: Prime Supermarket (1996) Pte Ltd · 450 mPark: Lorong Ong Lye Park · 255 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

6

What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 8 Lor Lew Lian?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 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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Frequently asked questions about Block 8 Lor Lew Lian

What is the resale price at Block 8 Lor Lew Lian?

2-Room flats at Block 8 Lor Lew Lian have recently resold around S$275k (44 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 8 Lor Lew Lian?

Block 8 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 8 Lor Lew Lian?

Block 8 Lor Lew Lian has 154 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 2 room flats.

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.

Is Block 8 Lor Lew Lian a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 8 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.

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