Cairnhill Heights
Cairnhill Heights is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1985, with 19 units across 1 block. Across 17 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.50M (S$1,168 psf, ~1,281 sqft).
| Tenure | Freehold |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 1985 |
| Developer | TSKY CAIRNHILL PTE LTD (TIONG SENG/ OCEAN SKY INTERNATIONAL) |
| Units | 19 in 1 block |
| District and area | District 9 · Newton · CCR |
| Nearest MRT | Newton MRT, 606 m (~10 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$1,168 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Mar 2018 |
What's for sale and for rent at Cairnhill Heights?
No units at Cairnhill Heights are listed for sale or for rent on the property portals PropKaki tracks right now.
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What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Cairnhill Heights?
Floor plans for Cairnhill Heights aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 17 URA caveats, units range from 1,012 sqft to 23,498 sqft, and the middle half are 1,012 sqft to 1,281 sqft.
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Unit sizes from URA caveats.
What is the price and PSF at Cairnhill Heights?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.50M (S$1,168 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.2% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.50M
recent · 17 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,168 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$2,796
104 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.2%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Mar 2018.
What has recently sold at Cairnhill Heights?
Cairnhill Heights has 17 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$72,588,888 in Mar 2018 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | S$72,588,888 | 23,498 | S$3,089 psf |
| Oct 2011 | S$1,750,000 | 1,281 | S$1,366 psf |
| May 2011 | S$2,100,000 | 1,281 | S$1,639 psf |
| Feb 2011 | S$1,943,000 | 1,012 | S$1,920 psf |
| Dec 2010 | S$2,000,000 | 1,281 | S$1,561 psf |
| May 2007 | S$6,300,000 | 3,671 | S$1,716 psf |
| Feb 2006 | S$1,496,271 | 1,281 | S$1,168 psf |
| Feb 2006 | S$1,150,714 | 1,012 | S$1,137 psf |
| Feb 2006 | S$1,150,714 | 1,012 | S$1,137 psf |
| Feb 2006 | S$1,496,271 | 1,281 | S$1,168 psf |
| Jul 2002 | S$1,080,000 | 1,012 | S$1,067 psf |
| Mar 2001 | S$838,000 | 1,012 | S$828 psf |
17 sales and 104 rentals on record since Jan 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at Cairnhill Heights rising?
The median transacted PSF at Cairnhill Heights has risen 133% over the past 11 years (2000–2011), from S$703 psf to S$1,639 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | S$1,639 psf | S$1.94M | 3 | +44.2% |
| 2006 | S$1,137 psf | S$1.15M | 4 | +61.7% |
| 2000 | S$703 psf | S$900k | 2 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is Cairnhill Heights a good investment?
Of 15 units at Cairnhill Heights that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2023), 93% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 116% over a median 12.0-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.2%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Sold for more than bought
93%
of 15 resales here
Median gain
116%
gross, before costs
Median hold
12.0 years
bought to resold
Every unit at Cairnhill Heights with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →
Where is Cairnhill Heights and what's nearby?
Cairnhill Heights is located in Newton, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Cairnhill Heights is a freehold apartment completed in 1985. It was developed by TSKY CAIRNHILL PTE LTD (TIONG SENG/ OCEAN SKY INTERNATIONAL). The development has 19 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,432 sqm and has a gross floor area of 3,990 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.
CAIRNHILL HEIGHTS is located at 16 Cairnhill Rise, Singapore 229744. 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 606m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Far East Plaza for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Newton Food Centre for food options, and Hooper Rd Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Open car park, 24 hours security, and Swimming pool.
How far is Cairnhill Heights from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Cairnhill Heights is Newton MRT, about 606 m away (~10 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Newton MRT606 m · ~10 min
- Somerset MRT929 m · ~15 min
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 priority344 m
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.0 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.3 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.3 km
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.6 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
Who built Cairnhill Heights and how big is the development?
Cairnhill Heights was developed by TSKY CAIRNHILL PTE LTD (TIONG SENG/ OCEAN SKY INTERNATIONAL), with 19 units over up to 14 storeys.
- Developer
- TSKY CAIRNHILL PTE LTD (TIONG SENG/ OCEAN SKY INTERNATIONAL)
- Floors
- 14 storeys
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 1,432 sqm (15,414 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 3,990 sqm (42,948 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.80
What facilities does Cairnhill Heights have?
Cairnhill Heights has 4 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Open car park, 24 hours security, Swimming pool.
What does it cost to own a unit at Cairnhill Heights?
Buying a unit at Cairnhill Heights (~S$1.50M) needs about S$10,953/mo in income and S$5,039/mo in repayments, after S$44,451 stamp duty and a S$374k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.50M) 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$44,451
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$374k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$5,039/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$10,953/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
How many property agents are active around Cairnhill Heights?
8,303 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Cairnhill Heights 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.
Thinking about Cairnhill Heights? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Cairnhill Heights's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Cairnhill Heights sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Cairnhill Heights
Is Cairnhill Heights freehold?⌄
Yes. Cairnhill Heights is freehold, so ownership does not run out.
How old is Cairnhill Heights?⌄
Cairnhill Heights was completed (obtained TOP) in 1985, so it is about 41 years old.
Is Cairnhill Heights a good investment?⌄
Of 15 units at Cairnhill Heights that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2023), 93% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 116% over a median 12.0-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.2%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is Cairnhill Heights an EC?⌄
No. Cairnhill Heights is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of Cairnhill Heights?⌄
Cairnhill Heights was developed by TSKY CAIRNHILL PTE LTD (TIONG SENG/ OCEAN SKY INTERNATIONAL).
What is the price of a condo at Cairnhill Heights?⌄
Units at Cairnhill Heights have recently sold for around S$1.50M (S$1,168 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Mar 2018. The price depends on size, floor and facing.
Where is Cairnhill Heights located?⌄
Cairnhill Heights is at 16 Cairnhill Rise, Singapore 229744, in Newton (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Newton MRT, about 606 m away.
How many units are there in Cairnhill Heights?⌄
Cairnhill Heights has 19 units in 1 block, up to 14 storeys high.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Cairnhill Heights?⌄
For a unit around S$1.50M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$10,953/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,039/mo after a S$374k (25%) downpayment and S$44,451 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at Cairnhill Heights going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at Cairnhill Heights has risen about 133% between 2000 and 2011, 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 Heights?⌄
Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) is within 1 km of Cairnhill Heights. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.