Blk 138 Lor Ah Soo is an HDB block in Hougang (completed in 1984, 13 storeys, 120 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $620,000, about 10% above the Hougang median, from 4 sales. 124 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Hougang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1984 |
| Lease from | 1984 |
| Storeys | 13 |
| Dwelling units | 120 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×96 · 5-room ×24 |
| Recorded resales | 124 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $620,000 | $5,827/m² | 4 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,250/mo (4 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~6.3% (Hougang average: ~6.4%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 84% of Hougang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $538,778–$602,701 (central estimate $570,740). Recent sales — median $590,000 — sit within that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $142,000 | $265,840 | 1 |
| 1991 | $119,000 | $215,373 | 3 |
| 1992 | $165,000 | $292,072 | 5 |
| 1993 | $184,000 | $318,410 | 3 |
| 1994 | $180,000 | $302,140 | 4 |
| 1995 | $250,000 | $412,522 | 5 |
| 1996 | $338,500 | $550,951 | 6 |
| 1997 | $438,000 | $698,765 | 3 |
| 1998 | $263,889 | $422,145 | 13 |
| 1999 | $256,000 | $409,427 | 6 |
| 2000 | $268,000 | $422,915 | 6 |
| 2001 | $239,250 | $373,758 | 6 |
| 2002 | $211,000 | $330,922 | 4 |
| 2003 | $220,000 | $343,361 | 3 |
| 2004 | $207,500 | $318,526 | 6 |
| 2005 | $271,000 | $414,044 | 1 |
| 2006 | $248,000 | $375,278 | 2 |
| 2007 | $244,000 | $361,596 | 5 |
| 2008 | $294,000 | $408,582 | 2 |
| 2009 | $342,500 | $473,201 | 2 |
| 2010 | $338,000 | $454,137 | 5 |
| 2011 | $410,000 | $523,389 | 3 |
| 2012 | $463,500 | $565,767 | 2 |
| 2013 | $600,000 | $715,472 | 1 |
| 2014 | $456,544 | $538,835 | 2 |
| 2015 | $361,444 | $428,836 | 2 |
| 2016 | $470,000 | $560,599 | 2 |
| 2017 | $501,500 | $594,740 | 2 |
| 2018 | $403,500 | $476,431 | 4 |
| 2019 | $405,000 | $475,503 | 3 |
| 2021 | $487,500 | $560,374 | 2 |
| 2022 | $502,500 | $544,248 | 2 |
| 2023 | $532,500 | $550,149 | 4 |
| 2025 | $620,000 | $620,000 | 4 |
| Record sale | $710,000 (5-Room, 2023-07) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $142,000 (1990-01) |
| Busiest year | 1998 · 13 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +45% (+3.8%/yr, 2015→2025) |
| Total transacted | $39.8M across 124 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 | $635,000 |
| 2025-10 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 108 | $640,000 |
| 2025-09 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 | $590,000 |
| 2025-05 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 | $605,000 |
| 2023-07 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 | $468,000 |
| 2023-07 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 132 | $710,000 |
| 2023-06 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 108 | $520,000 |
| 2023-01 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 108 | $545,000 |
| 2022-11 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 | $545,000 |
| 2022-04 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 108 | $460,000 |
| 2021-08 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 132 | $580,000 |
| 2021-02 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 | $395,000 |
| 2019-07 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 | $388,000 |
| 2019-04 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 | $418,000 |
| 2019-03 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 108 | $405,000 |
| 2018-12 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 | $415,000 |
| 2018-08 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 103 | $392,000 |
| 2018-07 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 | $365,000 |
| 2018-05 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 | $575,000 |
| 2017-10 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 132 | $595,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 145 | $986,500 | $6,601/m² |
| 2. Blk 144 | $955,000 | $6,344/m² |
| 3. Blk 141 | $950,000 | $6,507/m² |
| 4. Blk 128 | $940,000 | $6,334/m² |
| 5. Blk 132 | $930,000 | $6,242/m² |
| 6. Blk 139 | $760,000 | $5,772/m² |
| 7. Blk 140 | $680,000 | $5,427/m² |
| 8. Blk 142 | $655,000 | $5,610/m² |
| 9. Blk 135 | $621,000 | $5,677/m² |
| 10. Blk 138 | $620,000 | $5,827/m² |
| 11. Blk 134 | $615,000 | $5,971/m² |
| 12. Blk 137 | $580,000 | $5,496/m² |
| 13. Blk 133 | $577,500 | $5,328/m² |
| 14. Blk 130 | $570,000 | $5,534/m² |
| 15. Blk 143 | $568,444 | $5,263/m² |
Showing the top 15 of 16 blocks.
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $620,000 (4 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 4-room flat here, our price model estimates $538,778–$602,701 (central estimate $570,740). Recent sales — median $590,000 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,250/mo over the last 12 months (4 contracts).
The block was completed in 1984 and its 99-year lease runs from 1984.