Cai Yuan Mansions
Cai Yuan Mansions is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1985, with 10 units. Across 23 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$650k (S$539 psf, ~1,206 sqft).
What are the key facts about Cai Yuan Mansions?
Cai Yuan Mansions is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1985, with 10 units.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 1985
- Developer
- —
- Total units
- 10
- Blocks
- —
- District / Area
- District 12 (Novena)
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median PSF
- S$539 psf
- Last transacted
- Feb 2007
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Cai Yuan Mansions?
Units have recently transacted around S$650k (S$539 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.2% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$650k
recent · 23 sales on record
Median PSF
S$539 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$1,200
17 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.2%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Feb 2007.
What has recently sold at Cai Yuan Mansions?
Cai Yuan Mansions has 23 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$850,000 in Feb 2007 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | S$850,000 | 1,206 | S$705 psf |
| Feb 2007 | S$1,250,000 | 538 | S$2,323 psf |
| Feb 2007 | S$700,000 | 1,206 | S$581 psf |
| Feb 2007 | S$700,000 | 1,206 | S$581 psf |
| Feb 2007 | S$700,000 | 1,206 | S$581 psf |
| Feb 2007 | S$650,000 | 1,206 | S$539 psf |
| Jan 2007 | S$2,130,000 | 3,617 | S$589 psf |
| Jul 2006 | S$530,000 | 1,206 | S$440 psf |
| Aug 2005 | S$470,000 | 1,206 | S$390 psf |
| Jun 2002 | S$530,000 | 1,206 | S$440 psf |
| Jun 2002 | S$530,000 | 1,206 | S$440 psf |
| Jun 2002 | S$530,000 | 1,206 | S$440 psf |
23 sales and 17 rentals on record since Dec 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at Cai Yuan Mansions rising?
The median transacted PSF at Cai Yuan Mansions has risen 17% over the past 10 years (1997–2007), from S$498 psf to S$581 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | S$581 psf | S$700k | 7 | +32.0% |
| 2002 | S$440 psf | S$530k | 4 | -11.6% |
| 1999 | S$498 psf | S$600k | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | S$498 psf | S$600k | 2 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around Cai Yuan Mansions?
6,316 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where Cai Yuan Mansions sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
6,316
District 12 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
24,253
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 12across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Where is Cai Yuan Mansions and what's nearby?
Cai Yuan Mansions is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Cai Yuan Mansions is a freehold apartment completed in 1985. The development has 10 residential units.
CAI YUAN MANSIONS is located at 36 Jalan Datoh, Singapore 329422. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, Novena. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Toa Payoh MRT, approximately 669m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Square 2 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, and Novena Rise Pk for greenery and recreation.
How far is Cai Yuan Mansions from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Cai Yuan Mansions is Toa Payoh MRT, about 669 m away (~11 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT669 m · ~11 min
- Novena MRT901 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km439 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority492 m
- Catholic Junior CollegeJunior college1.0 km
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.2 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.3 km
- Marymount Convent SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to own a unit at Cai Yuan Mansions?
Buying a unit at Cai Yuan Mansions (~S$650k) needs about S$4,758/mo in income and S$2,189/mo in repayments, after S$14,100 stamp duty and a S$163k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$14,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$163k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,189/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,758/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Cai Yuan Mansions's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Cai Yuan Mansions sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Cai Yuan Mansions
How much does a unit at Cai Yuan Mansions cost?⌄
Units at Cai Yuan Mansions have recently transacted around S$650k (S$539 psf), from 23 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Cai Yuan Mansions?⌄
For a unit around S$650k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$4,758/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,189/mo after a S$163k (25%) downpayment and S$14,100 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is Cai Yuan Mansions a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 2.2%; median PSF has risen about 17% since 1997. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, holding period and the unit's size, floor and facing — all summarised on this page from URA data.
Are prices at Cai Yuan Mansions going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Cai Yuan Mansions has risen about 17% between 1997 and 2007, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Cai Yuan Mansions freehold or leasehold?⌄
Cai Yuan Mansions is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was Cai Yuan Mansions built and who developed it?⌄
Cai Yuan Mansions obtained TOP in 1985, with 10 units.
What is the nearest MRT to Cai Yuan Mansions?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Cai Yuan Mansions is Toa Payoh MRT, about 669 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Cai Yuan Mansions?⌄
Chij Primary (Toa Payoh) is within 1 km of Cai Yuan Mansions — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.