FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (Newton)

Cairnhill Crest

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

Cairnhill Crest is a freehold condominium in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 2004, with 248 units across 4 blocks. Across 505 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$4.35M (S$2,368 psf, ~1,733 sqft). There are 34 units for sale from S$1.85M to S$6.60M.

Key facts about Cairnhill Crest
TenureFreehold
TOP year2004
DeveloperGLENFIELD INVESTMENTS PTE LTD
Units248 in 4 blocks
District and areaDistrict 9 · Newton · CCR
Nearest MRTSomerset MRT, 619 m (~10 min walk)
Latest median psfS$2,368 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026
1

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

Key Takeaway

Cairnhill Crest has 34 units listed for sale, asking S$1.85M to S$6.60M (median S$2,471 psf), and 26 units for rent at a median of S$7,000 a month.

For sale

34 listings

S$1.85M – S$6.60M

For rent

26 listings

S$4,000 – S$12,800 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom5S$1.85M–S$1.89MS$2,309 psf
2-bedroom17S$2.88M–S$3.20MS$2,486 psf
3-bedroom2S$5.20M–S$5.20M
4-bedroom10S$5.30M–S$6.60MS$2,010 psf

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

2

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

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Cairnhill Crest aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 505 URA caveats, units range from 818 sqft to 3,100 sqft, and the middle half are 1,206 sqft to 1,970 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom818 sqftS$1.85M · S$2,309 psf
2-bedroom1,206 sqftS$2.88M · S$2,486 psf
3-bedroom2,637 sqftS$5.20M
4-bedroom2,637 sqft to 2,711 sqftS$5.30M · S$2,010 psf

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

3

What is the price and PSF at Cairnhill Crest?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$4.35M (S$2,368 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.8% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$4.35M

recent · 505 sales on record

Median PSF

S$2,368 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$6,687

1,833 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

1.8%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,471 psf — about 4% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Cairnhill Crest?

Key Takeaway

Cairnhill Crest has 505 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$4,268,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2026S$4,268,0001,733S$2,463 psf
Jun 2026S$4,210,0001,733S$2,429 psf
May 2026S$4,715,0001,970S$2,394 psf
Apr 2026S$4,350,0001,733S$2,510 psf
Mar 2026S$4,760,0001,970S$2,416 psf
Jan 2026S$2,780,0001,206S$2,306 psf
Oct 2025S$4,500,0002,013S$2,236 psf
Sept 2025S$5,938,0002,508S$2,368 psf
May 2025S$4,700,0001,981S$2,373 psf
Mar 2025S$2,150,0001,130S$1,902 psf
Mar 2025S$5,500,0002,508S$2,193 psf
Mar 2025S$1,800,000818S$2,200 psf

505 sales and 1,833 rentals on record since Apr 2003. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Cairnhill Crest rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Cairnhill Crest has risen 31% over the past 9 years (20172026), from S$1,847 psf to S$2,416 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$2,416 psfS$4.27M6+8.1%
2025S$2,236 psfS$4.50M7-0.1%
2024S$2,238 psfS$3.88M7+0.7%
2023S$2,222 psfS$3.91M9+0.3%
2022S$2,215 psfS$3.92M10+11.3%
2021S$1,991 psfS$2.39M6+1.5%
2020S$1,962 psfS$2.40M7-1.6%
2019S$1,994 psfS$3.81M6-2.6%
2018S$2,048 psfS$3.55M7+10.9%
2017S$1,847 psfS$3.20M17

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

6

Is Cairnhill Crest a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 249 units at Cairnhill Crest that were bought and later resold (bought from 2003, resold up to 2026), 88% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 17% over a median 5.0-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.8%. Units listed now ask about 4% 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

88%

of 249 resales here

Median gain

17%

gross, before costs

Median hold

5.0 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Cairnhill Crest 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 Crest and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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

Cairnhill Crest is a freehold condominium completed in 2004. It was developed by GLENFIELD INVESTMENTS PTE LTD. The development has 248 residential units. It sits on a land area of 14,511 sqm and has a gross floor area of 40,623 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

CAIRNHILL CREST is located at 2 Cairnhill Circle, Singapore 229811. 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 619m away, around 10 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, Clubhouse, Fitness corner, Fun pool, Gymnasium room, and Pavillion.

8

How far is Cairnhill Crest from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Cairnhill Crest is Somerset MRT, about 619 m away (~10 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 priority457 m
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority819 m
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.3 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.5 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Paragon · 396 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 396 mHawker centre: Newton Food Centre · 682 mPark: Orchard Fountain Corner · 490 m

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

9

Who built Cairnhill Crest and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Cairnhill Crest was developed by GLENFIELD INVESTMENTS PTE LTD, designed by DP ARCHITECTS PTE LTD, with 248 units.

Developer
GLENFIELD INVESTMENTS PTE LTD
Architect
DP ARCHITECTS PTE LTD
Main contractor
HEXACON CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD
Blocks
4
Land area
14,511 sqm (156,195 sqft)
Gross floor area
40,623 sqm (437,262 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
10

What facilities does Cairnhill Crest have?

Key Takeaway

Cairnhill Crest has 9 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Clubhouse, Fitness corner, Fun pool, and more.

Barbeque AreaClubhouseFitness cornerFun poolGymnasium roomPavillionPutting GreenSpa poolTennis courts
11

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Cairnhill Crest (~S$4.35M) needs about S$31,843/mo in income and S$14,650/mo in repayments, after S$200,600 stamp duty and a S$1.09M downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$4.35M) 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$200,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$1.09M

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$14,650/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$31,843/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around Cairnhill Crest?

Key Takeaway

8,303 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Cairnhill Crest 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 Crest

Is Cairnhill Crest freehold?

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

How old is Cairnhill Crest?

Cairnhill Crest was completed (obtained TOP) in 2004, so it is about 22 years old.

Is Cairnhill Crest a good investment?

Of 249 units at Cairnhill Crest that were bought and later resold (bought from 2003, resold up to 2026), 88% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 17% over a median 5.0-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.8%. Units listed now ask about 4% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Cairnhill Crest an EC?

No. Cairnhill Crest is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Cairnhill Crest?

Cairnhill Crest was developed by GLENFIELD INVESTMENTS PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Cairnhill Crest?

Units at Cairnhill Crest have recently sold for around S$4.35M (S$2,368 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 34 units are listed for sale from S$1.85M to S$6.60M.

Where is Cairnhill Crest located?

Cairnhill Crest is at 2 Cairnhill Circle, Singapore 229811, in Newton (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Somerset MRT, about 619 m away.

How many units are there in Cairnhill Crest?

Cairnhill Crest has 248 units in 4 blocks.

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

For a unit around S$4.35M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$31,843/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$14,650/mo after a S$1.09M (25%) downpayment and S$200,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Cairnhill Crest going up?

The median price per square foot at Cairnhill Crest has risen about 31% between 2017 and 2026, 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 Crest?

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