Block 81 Macpherson Lane
81 Macpherson Lane, Singapore 360081
Block 81 Macpherson Lane is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1968, with 130 dwelling units. Across 219 resales on record, 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$225k (S$418 psf, 50 sqm). The lease has approximately 49 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 81 Macpherson Lane?
Block 81 Macpherson Lane is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1968, with 130 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1968
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 130
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$225k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2018
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 49 years
What are resale prices at Block 81 Macpherson Lane?
2-Room flats have recently resold around S$225k (S$418 psf), from 219 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 208 | S$225,000recent | 50 sqm | S$418 psf |
| 3-Room | 11 | S$119,000recent | 64 sqm | S$173 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 Apr 2018.
What rent and yield does Block 81 Macpherson Lane get?
Flats at Block 81 Macpherson Lane have recently sublet for a median of S$1,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$1,400/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$16,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 24 | S$1,400/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 Mar 2024. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 81 Macpherson Lane?
Block 81 Macpherson Lane has 219 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$228,000 in Apr 2018 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 50 sqm | S$228,000 |
| Jan 2018 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 50 sqm | S$210,000 |
| Nov 2017 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 50 sqm | S$193,000 |
| Aug 2017 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 50 sqm | S$225,000 |
| Jul 2017 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 50 sqm | S$210,000 |
| Jun 2017 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 50 sqm | S$200,000 |
| Apr 2017 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 50 sqm | S$235,000 |
| Nov 2016 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 50 sqm | S$235,000 |
| Oct 2015 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 50 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Jun 2015 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 50 sqm | S$225,000 |
| Sept 2014 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Aug 2014 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 50 sqm | S$247,000 |
Where is Block 81 Macpherson Lane?
Block 81 Macpherson Lane is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 81 Macpherson Lane is an HDB block located along Macpherson Lane. The block is recorded as completed around 1968, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 130 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset.
The address is Block 81 Macpherson Lane, Singapore 360081. It is part of District 13, Macpherson / Braddell, the Geylang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Tai Seng MRT, approximately 404m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Paya Lebar Square for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 80 Circuit Road for food options, Paya Lebar Road Park for greenery and recreation, and MacPherson Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 81 Macpherson Lane from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 81 Macpherson Lane is Tai Seng MRT, about 404 m away (~6 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Tai Seng MRT404 m · ~6 min
- Mattar MRT679 m · ~11 min
- Macpherson MRT816 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority763 m
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km949 m
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.4 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.6 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.7 km
- Maha Bodhi SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 81 Macpherson Lane?
Buying a flat at Block 81 Macpherson Lane (~S$225k) needs about S$1,794/mo in income and S$845/mo in repayments, after S$2,700 stamp duty and a S$56k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$225k) — 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$2,700
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$56k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$845/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$1,794/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 81 Macpherson Lane
How much does a 2-Room flat at Block 81 Macpherson Lane cost?⌄
2-Room flats at Block 81 Macpherson Lane have recently resold for a median of about S$225k (S$418 psf), from 219 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 81 Macpherson Lane by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$225k; 3-Room ≈ S$119k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 81 Macpherson Lane worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 81 Macpherson Lane has about 49 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1968). 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 81 Macpherson Lane?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 81 Macpherson Lane is about 7.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$1,400/mo against a resale price of about S$225k. 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 81 Macpherson Lane?⌄
For a flat at about S$225k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$1,794/mo in household income, with repayments around S$845/mo after a S$56k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 81 Macpherson Lane?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 81 Macpherson Lane is Tai Seng MRT, about 404 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 81 Macpherson Lane?⌄
Canossa Catholic Primary School is within 1 km of Block 81 Macpherson Lane — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.