FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (Newton)

Cairnhill Gardens

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Apr 2006 (URA)
Quick Summary

Cairnhill Gardens is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1978. Across 16 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$765k (S$637 psf, ~1,163 sqft).

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What are the key facts about Cairnhill Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Cairnhill Gardens is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1978.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1978
Developer
Total units
Blocks
District / Area
District 9 (Newton)
Market segment
CCR
Median PSF
S$637 psf
Last transacted
Apr 2006
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Cairnhill Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$765k (S$637 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.6% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$765k

recent · 16 sales on record

Median PSF

S$637 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$1,650

77 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.6%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Apr 2006.

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What has recently sold at Cairnhill Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Cairnhill Gardens has 16 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$52,380,000 in Apr 2006 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Apr 2006S$52,380,00058,492S$896 psf
Aug 2005S$850,0001,163S$731 psf
Sept 2004S$740,0001,163S$637 psf
May 2004S$730,0001,163S$628 psf
Apr 2004S$930,0001,668S$557 psf
Apr 2003S$740,0001,163S$637 psf
Apr 1999S$765,0001,163S$658 psf
Apr 1999S$750,0001,163S$645 psf
Apr 1999S$800,0001,324S$604 psf
Apr 1999S$630,0001,163S$542 psf
Jan 1996S$990,0001,324S$748 psf
Dec 1995S$1,380,0001,668S$827 psf

16 sales and 77 rentals on record since Mar 1995. Source: URA.

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Are prices at Cairnhill Gardens rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Cairnhill Gardens has fallen 7% over the past 9 years (19952004), from S$672 psf to S$628 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2004S$628 psfS$740k3+4.0%
1999S$604 psfS$750k4-10.1%
1995S$672 psfS$890k5

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

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How many property agents are active around Cairnhill Gardens?

Key Takeaway

8,302 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Cairnhill Gardens sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,302

District 9 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

67,330

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 9across 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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Where is Cairnhill Gardens and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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

Cairnhill Gardens is a freehold apartment completed in 1978.

CAIRNHILL GARDENS is located at 100 Anthony Road, Singapore 229952. 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 Newton MRT, approximately 474m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Far East Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Newton Food Centre for food options, and Hooper Rd Pg for greenery and recreation.

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How far is Cairnhill Gardens from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Cairnhill Gardens is Newton MRT, about 474 m away (~7 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 priority507 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority943 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.1 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.3 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.3 km
  • Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • Singapore Chinese Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Far East Plaza · 424 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 592 mHawker centre: Newton Food Centre · 413 mPark: Hooper Rd Pg · 802 m

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

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Cairnhill Gardens (~S$765k) needs about S$5,600/mo in income and S$2,576/mo in repayments, after S$17,550 stamp duty and a S$191k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$765k) 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$17,550

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$191k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,576/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$5,600/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Cairnhill Gardens's own transactions.

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Is Cairnhill Gardens a good buy, and what are units selling for?

Recent units at Cairnhill Gardens sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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Frequently asked questions about Cairnhill Gardens

How much does a unit at Cairnhill Gardens cost?

Units at Cairnhill Gardens have recently transacted around S$765k (S$637 psf), from 16 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

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

For a unit around S$765k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$5,600/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,576/mo after a S$191k (25%) downpayment and S$17,550 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Cairnhill Gardens a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 2.6%; median PSF has fallen about 7% since 1995. 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 Cairnhill Gardens going up?

The median transacted PSF at Cairnhill Gardens has fallen about 7% between 1995 and 2004, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Cairnhill Gardens freehold or leasehold?

Cairnhill Gardens is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Cairnhill Gardens built and who developed it?

Cairnhill Gardens obtained TOP in 1978.

What is the nearest MRT to Cairnhill Gardens?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Cairnhill Gardens is Newton MRT, about 474 m away (~7 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Cairnhill Gardens?

Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) are within 1 km of Cairnhill Gardens — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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