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FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Novena)

Cai Yuan Mansions

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 20 June 2026Data through Feb 2007 (URA)
Quick Summary

Cai Yuan Mansions is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1985, with 10 units. Units have recently transacted around S$650k (S$539 psf), from 23 sales on record.

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What are the key facts about Cai Yuan Mansions?

Key Takeaway

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
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What is the price and PSF at Cai Yuan Mansions?

Key Takeaway

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.

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What has recently sold at Cai Yuan Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Cai Yuan Mansions has 23 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$850,000 in Feb 2007 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Feb 2007S$850,0001,206S$705 psf
Feb 2007S$1,250,000538S$2,323 psf
Feb 2007S$700,0001,206S$581 psf
Feb 2007S$700,0001,206S$581 psf
Feb 2007S$700,0001,206S$581 psf
Feb 2007S$650,0001,206S$539 psf
Jan 2007S$2,130,0003,617S$589 psf
Jul 2006S$530,0001,206S$440 psf
Aug 2005S$470,0001,206S$390 psf
Jun 2002S$530,0001,206S$440 psf
Jun 2002S$530,0001,206S$440 psf
Jun 2002S$530,0001,206S$440 psf

23 sales and 17 rentals on record since Dec 1995. Source: URA.

4

Where is Cai Yuan Mansions and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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.

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How far is Cai Yuan Mansions from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Square 2 · 876 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 410 mPark: Novena Rise Pk · 433 m

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

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What does it cost to own a unit at Cai Yuan Mansions?

Key Takeaway

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.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$650k) as their first home — 25% down, 30-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →

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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Frequently asked questions about Cai Yuan Mansions

What is the price at Cai Yuan Mansions?

Units at Cai Yuan Mansions have recently transacted around S$650k (S$539 psf), from 23 sales on record (URA caveat data).

Is Cai Yuan Mansions freehold or leasehold?

Cai Yuan Mansions is freehold.

When was Cai Yuan Mansions built?

Cai Yuan Mansions obtained TOP in 1985.

What is the rental yield at Cai Yuan Mansions?

Gross rental yield at Cai Yuan Mansions is about 2.2%, based on median current rents and prices.

How many units are in Cai Yuan Mansions?

Cai Yuan Mansions has 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.

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