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. 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$225k (50 sqm), from 219 resales on record. 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
- 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 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 |
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 81 Macpherson Lane
What is the resale price at Block 81 Macpherson Lane?⌄
2-Room flats at Block 81 Macpherson Lane have recently resold around S$225k (50 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 81 Macpherson Lane by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$225k; 3-Room ≈ S$119k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 81 Macpherson Lane?⌄
Block 81 Macpherson Lane has approximately 49 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1968). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 81 Macpherson Lane?⌄
Block 81 Macpherson Lane has 130 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys.
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.
Is Block 81 Macpherson Lane a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 81 Macpherson Lane sits in Geylang, in the Geylang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈49 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
