Block 83 Macpherson Lane
83 Macpherson Lane, Singapore 360083
Block 83 Macpherson Lane is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1968, with 93 dwelling units. Across 109 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$271k (S$427 psf, 64 sqm). The lease has approximately 50 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 83 Macpherson Lane?
Block 83 Macpherson Lane is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1968, with 93 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1968
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 93
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$271k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2017
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 50 years
What are resale prices at Block 83 Macpherson Lane?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$271k (S$427 psf), from 109 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 24 | S$148,000recent | 50 sqm | S$225 psf |
| 3-Room | 85 | S$278,000recent | 64 sqm | S$407 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 Dec 2017.
What rent and yield does Block 83 Macpherson Lane get?
Flats at Block 83 Macpherson Lane have recently sublet for a median of S$1,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.0% (from 10 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$1,800/mo
10 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$21,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 10 | S$1,800/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 Nov 2023. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 83 Macpherson Lane?
Block 83 Macpherson Lane has 109 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$250,000 in Dec 2017 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$250,000 |
| Oct 2017 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$271,000 |
| May 2017 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$256,000 |
| Mar 2016 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 50 sqm | S$230,000 |
| Nov 2015 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$265,000 |
| Oct 2015 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 63 sqm | S$276,000 |
| Jul 2014 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 50 sqm | S$230,000 |
| Nov 2012 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 50 sqm | S$295,000 |
| Jul 2012 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$307,000 |
| Jun 2012 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$308,000 |
| Oct 2011 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 64 sqm | S$308,000 |
| Jul 2011 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 64 sqm | S$298,000 |
Where is Block 83 Macpherson Lane?
Block 83 Macpherson Lane is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 83 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 93 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset.
The address is Block 83 Macpherson Lane, Singapore 360083. 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 511m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Paya Lebar Square for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative 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 83 Macpherson Lane from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 83 Macpherson Lane is Tai Seng MRT, about 511 m away (~8 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Tai Seng MRT511 m · ~8 min
- Mattar MRT578 m · ~9 min
- Macpherson MRT815 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 priority657 m
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km982 m
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level school1.4 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.6 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.6 km
- Maha Bodhi SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 83 Macpherson Lane?
Buying a flat at Block 83 Macpherson Lane (~S$271k) needs about S$2,160/mo in income and S$1,018/mo in repayments, after S$3,620 stamp duty and a S$68k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$271k) — 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$3,620
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$68k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,018/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,160/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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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 83 Macpherson Lane
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 83 Macpherson Lane cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 83 Macpherson Lane have recently resold for a median of about S$271k (S$427 psf), from 109 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 83 Macpherson Lane by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$148k; 3-Room ≈ S$278k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 83 Macpherson Lane worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 83 Macpherson Lane has about 50 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 83 Macpherson Lane?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 83 Macpherson Lane is about 8.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$1,800/mo against a resale price of about S$271k. 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 83 Macpherson Lane?⌄
For a flat at about S$271k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,160/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,018/mo after a S$68k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 83 Macpherson Lane?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 83 Macpherson Lane is Tai Seng MRT, about 511 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 83 Macpherson Lane?⌄
Canossa Catholic Primary School is within 1 km of Block 83 Macpherson Lane — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.