FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (Newton)

Cairnhill Astoria

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Jul 2026 (URA)
Quick Summary

Cairnhill Astoria is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1983, with 36 units across 2 blocks. Across 50 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.87M (S$1,713 psf, ~1,830 sqft). There are 5 units for sale from S$3.00M to S$7.80M.

Key facts about Cairnhill Astoria
TenureFreehold
TOP year1983
Units36 in 2 blocks
District and areaDistrict 9 · Newton · CCR
Nearest MRTSomerset MRT, 754 m (~12 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,713 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at Cairnhill Astoria?

Key Takeaway

Cairnhill Astoria has 5 units listed for sale, asking S$3.00M to S$7.80M (median S$2,569 psf), and 4 units for rent at a median of S$5,500 a month.

For sale

5 listings

S$3.00M – S$7.80M

For rent

4 listings

S$5,300 – S$9,500 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom2S$3.00M–S$3.00M
4-bedroom3S$7.80M–S$7.80MS$2,569 psf

Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Cairnhill Astoria?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Cairnhill Astoria aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 50 URA caveats, units range from 700 sqft to 3,692 sqft, and the middle half are 1,023 sqft to 1,830 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom1,700 sqftS$3.00M
4-bedroom3,036 sqftS$7.80M · S$2,569 psf

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Cairnhill Astoria →

Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

What is the price and PSF at Cairnhill Astoria?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$2.87M (S$1,713 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.7% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$2.87M

recent · 50 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,713 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$4,071

157 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

1.7%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,569 psf — about 50% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Cairnhill Astoria?

Key Takeaway

Cairnhill Astoria has 50 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,720,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2026S$1,720,000732S$2,350 psf
Jul 2023S$5,580,0003,035S$1,838 psf
Apr 2021S$2,650,0001,410S$1,879 psf
Nov 2020S$2,700,0001,701S$1,588 psf
Aug 2020S$5,200,0003,035S$1,713 psf
Aug 2020S$3,250,0001,830S$1,776 psf
Oct 2019S$3,315,0001,830S$1,812 psf
Oct 2017S$2,300,0001,701S$1,352 psf
Aug 2017S$2,870,0001,830S$1,568 psf
Aug 2017S$4,800,0003,692S$1,300 psf
Jun 2017S$4,000,0003,035S$1,318 psf
Feb 2016S$1,205,000700S$1,722 psf

50 sales and 157 rentals on record since Mar 1995. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Cairnhill Astoria rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Cairnhill Astoria has risen 346% over the past 17 years (20032020), from S$384 psf to S$1,713 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2020S$1,713 psfS$3.25M3+30.0%
2017S$1,318 psfS$2.87M4-21.7%
2012S$1,683 psfS$1.65M2-5.4%
2010S$1,780 psfS$2.35M3+86.4%
2009S$955 psfS$2.90M2-20.5%
2008S$1,202 psfS$1.90M3+8.5%
2006S$1,108 psfS$840k3+102.9%
2005S$546 psfS$1.00M2+0.0%
2004S$546 psfS$1.77M3+42.2%
2003S$384 psfS$670k2

Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.

6

Is Cairnhill Astoria a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 26 units at Cairnhill Astoria that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2026), 81% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 35% over a median 5.6-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.7%. Units listed now ask about 50% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

81%

of 26 resales here

Median gain

35%

gross, before costs

Median hold

5.6 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Cairnhill Astoria with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Cairnhill Astoria and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Cairnhill Astoria is located in Newton, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Cairnhill Astoria is a freehold apartment completed in 1983. The development has 36 residential units. It sits on a land area of 3,587 sqm and has a gross floor area of 10,045 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

CAIRNHILL ASTORIA is located at 6 Cairnhill Rise, Singapore 229741. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, Newton. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Somerset MRT, approximately 754m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Paragon for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Newton Food Centre for food options, and Orchard Fountain Corner for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Sauna, 24 hours security, Squash court, and Swimming pool.

8

How far is Cairnhill Astoria from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Cairnhill Astoria is Somerset MRT, about 754 m away (~12 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority307 m
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority803 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.3 km
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.3 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.4 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.5 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Paragon · 531 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 531 mHawker centre: Newton Food Centre · 543 mPark: Orchard Fountain Corner · 639 m

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

9

Who built Cairnhill Astoria and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Cairnhill Astoria was developed by , with 36 units.

Blocks
2
Land area
3,587 sqm (38,610 sqft)
Gross floor area
10,045 sqm (108,123 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
10

What facilities does Cairnhill Astoria have?

Key Takeaway

Cairnhill Astoria has 8 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Sauna, 24 hours security, and more.

Barbeque AreaCovered car parkSauna24 hours securitySquash courtSwimming poolTennis courtsWading pool
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Cairnhill Astoria?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Cairnhill Astoria (~S$2.87M) needs about S$21,009/mo in income and S$9,666/mo in repayments, after S$113,100 stamp duty and a S$718k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$2.87M) 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$113,100

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$718k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$9,666/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$21,009/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around Cairnhill Astoria?

Key Takeaway

8,303 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Cairnhill Astoria sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,303

District 9 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

67,358

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 9 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

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Frequently asked questions about Cairnhill Astoria

Is Cairnhill Astoria freehold?

Yes. Cairnhill Astoria is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Cairnhill Astoria?

Cairnhill Astoria was completed (obtained TOP) in 1983, so it is about 43 years old.

Is Cairnhill Astoria a good investment?

Of 26 units at Cairnhill Astoria that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2026), 81% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 35% over a median 5.6-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.7%. Units listed now ask about 50% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Cairnhill Astoria an EC?

No. Cairnhill Astoria is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

What is the price of a condo at Cairnhill Astoria?

Units at Cairnhill Astoria have recently sold for around S$2.87M (S$1,713 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 5 units are listed for sale from S$3.00M to S$7.80M.

Where is Cairnhill Astoria located?

Cairnhill Astoria is at 6 Cairnhill Rise, Singapore 229741, in Newton (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Somerset MRT, about 754 m away.

How many units are there in Cairnhill Astoria?

Cairnhill Astoria has 36 units in 2 blocks.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Cairnhill Astoria?

For a unit around S$2.87M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$21,009/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$9,666/mo after a S$718k (25%) downpayment and S$113,100 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Cairnhill Astoria going up?

The median price per square foot at Cairnhill Astoria has risen about 346% between 2003 and 2020, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Cairnhill Astoria?

Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), St. Margaret's School (Primary) are within 1 km of Cairnhill Astoria. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.