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Block 83 Macpherson Lane

83 Macpherson Lane, Singapore 360083

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Dec 2017 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 83 Macpherson Lane is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1968, with 93 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$271k (64 sqm), from 109 resales on record. The lease has approximately 50 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 83 Macpherson Lane?

Key Takeaway

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
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$271k
Last transacted
Dec 2017
Remaining lease
≈ 50 years
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What are resale prices at Block 83 Macpherson Lane?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$271k (S$427 psf), from 109 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
2-Room24S$148,000recent50 sqmS$225 psf
3-Room85S$278,000recent64 sqmS$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.

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What has recently sold at Block 83 Macpherson Lane?

Key Takeaway

Block 83 Macpherson Lane has 109 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$250,000 in Dec 2017 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Dec 20173-Room01 TO 0364 sqmS$250,000
Oct 20173-Room04 TO 0664 sqmS$271,000
May 20173-Room04 TO 0664 sqmS$256,000
Mar 20162-Room01 TO 0350 sqmS$230,000
Nov 20153-Room07 TO 0964 sqmS$265,000
Oct 20153-Room04 TO 0663 sqmS$276,000
Jul 20142-Room01 TO 0350 sqmS$230,000
Nov 20122-Room10 TO 1250 sqmS$295,000
Jul 20123-Room01 TO 0364 sqmS$307,000
Jun 20123-Room10 TO 1264 sqmS$308,000
Oct 20113-Room10 TO 1264 sqmS$308,000
Jul 20113-Room07 TO 0964 sqmS$298,000
4

How far is Block 83 Macpherson Lane from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Paya Lebar Square · 1.6 kmSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 333 mHawker centre: Blk 80 Circuit Road · 449 mPark: Paya Lebar Road Park · 370 m

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

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 83 Macpherson Lane?

Key Takeaway

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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Frequently asked questions about Block 83 Macpherson Lane

What is the resale price at Block 83 Macpherson Lane?

3-Room flats at Block 83 Macpherson Lane have recently resold around S$271k (64 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 83 Macpherson Lane by flat type?

2-Room ≈ S$148k; 3-Room ≈ S$278k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 83 Macpherson Lane?

Block 83 Macpherson Lane has approximately 50 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 83 Macpherson Lane?

Block 83 Macpherson Lane has 93 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys.

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.

Is Block 83 Macpherson Lane a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 83 Macpherson Lane sits in Geylang, in the Geylang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈50 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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