Cairnhill Plaza
Cairnhill Plaza is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1978, with 204 units across 2 blocks. Across 209 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$5.00M (S$1,885 psf, ~2,820 sqft). There are 11 units for sale from S$5.60M to S$20.00M.
| Tenure | Freehold |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 1978 |
| Developer | UNITED OVERSEAS LAND LTD |
| Units | 204 in 2 blocks |
| District and area | District 9 · Newton · CCR |
| Nearest MRT | Somerset MRT, 774 m (~12 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$1,885 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Oct 2026 |
What's for sale and for rent at Cairnhill Plaza?
Cairnhill Plaza has 11 units listed for sale, asking S$5.60M to S$20.00M (median S$2,021 psf), and 13 units for rent at a median of S$9,000 a month.
For sale
11 listings
S$5.60M – S$20.00M
For rent
13 listings
S$1,600 – S$16,500 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom | 7 | S$5.60M–S$6.20M | S$2,021 psf |
| 4-bedroom | 4 | S$6.98M–S$20.00M | S$2,475 psf |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Cairnhill Plaza?
PropKaki has 2 layouts on record for Cairnhill Plaza, from 3 to 4 bedrooms (2,852 sqft to 3,305 sqft).
| Bedrooms | Layouts | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Bedroom | 1 | 2,852 sq ft |
| 4 Bedroom | 1 | 3,305 sq ft |
PropKaki holds no floor plan images for Cairnhill Plaza yet.
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Ask PropKakisqm ↔ sq ft converterLayouts digitised from developer brochures.
What is the price and PSF at Cairnhill Plaza?
Units have recently transacted around S$5.00M (S$1,885 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.5% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$5.00M
recent · 209 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,885 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$6,277
1,160 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
1.5%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,021 psf — about 7% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Oct 2026.
What has recently sold at Cairnhill Plaza?
Cairnhill Plaza has 209 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$5,450,000 in Oct 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | S$5,450,000 | 2,820 | S$1,933 psf |
| Jun 2026 | S$5,378,000 | 2,852 | S$1,885 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 |
209 sales and 1,160 rentals on record since Jan 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at Cairnhill Plaza rising?
The median transacted PSF at Cairnhill Plaza has risen 37% over the past 9 years (2017–2026), from S$1,377 psf to S$1,885 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | S$1,885 psf | S$5.38M | 2 | -2.2% |
| 2025 | S$1,928 psf | S$4.95M | 3 | +7.6% |
| 2024 | S$1,791 psf | S$5.05M | 5 | -6.1% |
| 2023 | S$1,908 psf | S$4.50M | 4 | +6.7% |
| 2022 | S$1,788 psf | S$5.10M | 3 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | S$1,808 psf | S$4.80M | 3 | +15.9% |
| 2020 | S$1,560 psf | S$4.40M | 3 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | S$1,587 psf | S$3.72M | 10 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | S$1,631 psf | S$4.60M | 3 | +18.4% |
| 2017 | S$1,377 psf | S$3.67M | 10 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is Cairnhill Plaza a good investment?
Of 78 units at Cairnhill Plaza that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2026), 87% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 41% over a median 7.8-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.5%. Units listed now ask about 7% 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
87%
of 78 resales here
Median gain
41%
gross, before costs
Median hold
7.8 years
bought to resold
Every unit at Cairnhill Plaza 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 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.
Who built Cairnhill Plaza and how big is the development?
Cairnhill Plaza was developed by UNITED OVERSEAS LAND LTD, with 204 units.
- Developer
- UNITED OVERSEAS LAND LTD
- Blocks
- 2
- Land area
- 12,882 sqm (138,661 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 36,069 sqm (388,243 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.80
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.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$5.00M) 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$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
How many property agents are active around Cairnhill Plaza?
8,856 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Cairnhill Plaza sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
8,856
District 9 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
69,296
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 Plaza? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Cairnhill Plaza's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Cairnhill Plaza sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Cairnhill Plaza
Is Cairnhill Plaza freehold?⌄
Yes. Cairnhill Plaza is freehold, so ownership does not run out.
How old is Cairnhill Plaza?⌄
Cairnhill Plaza was completed (obtained TOP) in 1978, so it is about 48 years old.
Is Cairnhill Plaza a good investment?⌄
Of 78 units at Cairnhill Plaza that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2026), 87% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 41% over a median 7.8-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.5%. Units listed now ask about 7% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is Cairnhill Plaza an EC?⌄
No. Cairnhill Plaza is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of Cairnhill Plaza?⌄
Cairnhill Plaza was developed by UNITED OVERSEAS LAND LTD.
What is the price of a condo at Cairnhill Plaza?⌄
Units at Cairnhill Plaza have recently sold for around S$5.00M (S$1,885 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Oct 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 11 units are listed for sale from S$5.60M to S$20.00M.
Where is Cairnhill Plaza located?⌄
Cairnhill Plaza is at 53 Cairnhill Road, Singapore 229664, in Newton (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Somerset MRT, about 774 m away.
How many units are there in Cairnhill Plaza?⌄
Cairnhill Plaza has 204 units in 2 blocks.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Cairnhill Plaza?⌄
For a unit around S$5.00M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$36,601/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$16,839/mo after a S$1.25M (25%) downpayment and S$239,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at Cairnhill Plaza going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at Cairnhill Plaza has risen about 37% 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 Plaza?⌄
Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) is within 1 km of Cairnhill Plaza. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.