Cairnhill Plaza
Cairnhill Plaza is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1978, with 204 units across 2 blocks. Units have recently transacted around S$5.00M (S$1,893 psf), from 207 sales on record. There are 15 units for sale from S$5.50M to S$7.88M.
What are the key facts about Cairnhill Plaza?
Cairnhill Plaza is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1978, with 204 units across 2 blocks.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 1978
- Developer
- UNITED OVERSEAS LAND LTD
- Total units
- 204
- Blocks
- 2
- District / Area
- District 9 (Newton)
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median PSF
- S$1,893 psf
- Last transacted
- Oct 2025
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Cairnhill Plaza?
Units have recently transacted around S$5.00M (S$1,893 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.5% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$5.00M
recent · 207 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,893 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$6,243
1,139 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
1.5%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,209 psf — about 17% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Oct 2025.
What has recently sold at Cairnhill Plaza?
Cairnhill Plaza has 207 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$4,250,000 in Oct 2025 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | S$4,250,000 | 2,293 | S$1,854 psf |
| Aug 2025 | S$4,950,000 | 2,293 | S$2,159 psf |
| Apr 2025 | S$5,500,000 | 2,852 | S$1,928 psf |
| Sept 2024 | S$5,000,000 | 2,820 | S$1,773 psf |
| Mar 2024 | S$7,500,000 | 3,305 | S$2,270 psf |
| Mar 2024 | S$5,050,000 | 2,820 | S$1,791 psf |
| Mar 2024 | S$5,000,000 | 2,820 | S$1,773 psf |
| Feb 2024 | S$5,400,000 | 2,852 | S$1,893 psf |
| Aug 2023 | S$4,300,000 | 2,293 | S$1,875 psf |
| Jul 2023 | S$4,500,000 | 2,293 | S$1,963 psf |
| Mar 2023 | S$5,380,000 | 2,820 | S$1,908 psf |
| Jan 2023 | S$4,600,000 | 2,293 | S$2,006 psf |
207 sales and 1,139 rentals on record since Jan 1995. Source: URA.
What bedroom types are available at Cairnhill Plaza?
Cairnhill Plaza has 15 units listed for sale, spanning 1–4-bedroom layouts.
Based on units currently listed for sale.
| Bedrooms | For sale | Price range | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 2 | S$5.50M–S$6.30M | — |
| 3-bedroom | 10 | S$5.50M–S$6.50M | S$2,209 psf |
| 4-bedroom | 3 | S$7.88M–S$7.88M | S$2,384 psf |
Where is Cairnhill Plaza and what's nearby?
Cairnhill Plaza is located in Newton, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Cairnhill Plaza is a freehold apartment completed in 1978. It was developed by UNITED OVERSEAS LAND LTD. The development has 204 residential units. It sits on a land area of 12,882 sqm and has a gross floor area of 36,069 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.
CAIRNHILL PLAZA is located at 53 Cairnhill Road, Singapore 229664. 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 774m away, around 12 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 Orchard Fountain Corner for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, Mini-Mart, Playground, and 24 hours security.
How far is Cairnhill Plaza from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Cairnhill Plaza is Somerset MRT, about 774 m away (~12 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Somerset MRT774 m · ~12 min
- Newton MRT800 m · ~13 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 priority534 m
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.3 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.4 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.6 km
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.6 km
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does Cairnhill Plaza have?
Cairnhill Plaza has 8 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, Mini-Mart, and more.
What does it cost to own a unit at Cairnhill Plaza?
Buying a unit at Cairnhill Plaza (~S$5.00M) needs about S$36,601/mo in income and S$16,839/mo in repayments, after S$239,600 stamp duty and a S$1.25M downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$239,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$1.25M
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$16,839/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$36,601/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
Frequently asked questions about Cairnhill Plaza
What is the price at Cairnhill Plaza?⌄
Units at Cairnhill Plaza have recently transacted around S$5.00M (S$1,893 psf), from 207 sales on record (URA caveat data).
What is the PSF at Cairnhill Plaza?⌄
Units for sale at Cairnhill Plaza are asking a median of about S$2,209 psf.
Is Cairnhill Plaza freehold or leasehold?⌄
Cairnhill Plaza is freehold.
When was Cairnhill Plaza built?⌄
Cairnhill Plaza obtained TOP in 1978, developed by UNITED OVERSEAS LAND LTD.
How many units are for sale at Cairnhill Plaza?⌄
There are 15 units for sale at Cairnhill Plaza, from S$5.50M to S$7.88M.
What is the rental yield at Cairnhill Plaza?⌄
Gross rental yield at Cairnhill Plaza is about 1.5%, based on median current rents and prices.
How many units are in Cairnhill Plaza?⌄
Cairnhill Plaza has 204 units across 2 blocks.
What facilities does Cairnhill Plaza have?⌄
Cairnhill Plaza has 8 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, Mini-Mart, Playground, 24 hours security, and more.
What is the nearest MRT to Cairnhill Plaza?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Cairnhill Plaza is Somerset MRT, about 774 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Cairnhill Plaza?⌄
Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) is within 1 km of Cairnhill Plaza — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
