Block 73 Marine Dr
73 Marine Dr, Singapore 440073
Block 73 Marine Dr is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1975, with 96 dwelling units. Across 104 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$755k (S$585 psf, 120 sqm). The lease has approximately 50 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 73 Marine Dr?
Block 73 Marine Dr is an HDB block in Marine Parade, completed in 1975, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Marine Parade
- Planning area
- Marine Parade
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$755k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 50 years
What are resale prices at Block 73 Marine Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$755k (S$585 psf), from 104 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 104 | S$755,000recent | 120 sqm | S$585 psf |
Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$1.10M) — search all listings.
“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 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 73 Marine Dr get?
Flats at Block 73 Marine Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$4,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.5% (from 7 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,100/mo
7 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$49,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 7 | S$4,100/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 73 Marine Dr?
Block 73 Marine Dr has 104 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,238,888 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 120 sqm | S$1,238,888 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 120 sqm | S$1,160,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$890,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$745,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$755,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 120 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$792,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 117 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 sqm | S$777,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$680,000 |
What flat types are in Block 73 Marine Dr?
Block 73 Marine Dr has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 73 Marine Dr?
Block 73 Marine Dr is an HDB block in Marine Parade.
Block 73 Marine Dr is an HDB block located along Marine Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1975, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 73 Marine Dr, Singapore 440073. It is part of District 15, Katong / Joo Chiat / Amber Road, the Marine Parade planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Marine Parade MRT, approximately 398m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include i12 Katong for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 84 Marine Parade Central for food options, Marine Parade Rd Pk for greenery and recreation, Marine Parade Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Marine Parade Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 73 Marine Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 73 Marine Dr is Marine Parade MRT, about 398 m away (~6 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Marine Parade MRT398 m · ~6 min
- Marine Terrace MRT814 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Tao Nan SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority391 m
- Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority426 m
- Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority926 m
- Chij Katong ConventSecondary school1.0 km
- Ngee Ann Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- St. Patrick's SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Victoria Junior CollegeJunior college1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 73 Marine Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 73 Marine Dr (~S$755k) needs about S$6,019/mo in income and S$2,835/mo in repayments, after S$17,250 stamp duty and a S$189k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$755k) — 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$17,250
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$189k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,835/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,019/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 73 Marine Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 73 Marine Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 73 Marine Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$755k (S$585 psf), from 104 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 73 Marine Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 73 Marine Dr has about 50 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1975). 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 73 Marine Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 73 Marine Dr is about 6.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,100/mo against a resale price of about S$755k. 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 73 Marine Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$755k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,019/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,835/mo after a S$189k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 73 Marine Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 73 Marine Dr is Marine Parade MRT, about 398 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 73 Marine Dr?⌄
Tao Nan School, Chij (Katong) Primary, Tanjong Katong Primary School are within 1 km of Block 73 Marine Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.