FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (Newton)

Cairnhill Residences

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

Cairnhill Residences is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 2009, with 97 units across 2 blocks. Across 185 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$3.08M (S$2,625 psf, ~1,173 sqft). There is 1 unit for sale from S$3.38M to S$3.38M.

Key facts about Cairnhill Residences
TenureFreehold
TOP year2009
DeveloperCAIRNHILL GREEN PTE LTD
Units97 in 2 blocks
District and areaDistrict 9 · Newton · CCR
Nearest MRTNewton MRT, 656 m (~10 min walk)
Latest median psfS$2,625 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026
1

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

Key Takeaway

Cairnhill Residences has 1 unit listed for sale, asking S$3.38M to S$3.38M (median S$2,379 psf), and 0 units for rent.

For sale

1 listing

S$3.38M – S$3.38M

For rent

0 listings

no asking rents

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
3-bedroom1S$3.38M–S$3.38MS$2,379 psf

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

2

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

Key Takeaway

PropKaki has 20 layouts on record for Cairnhill Residences, from 2 to 6 bedrooms (829 sqft to 5,920 sqft).

BedroomsLayoutsSizes
2 Bedroom6829 to 5,920 sq ft
3 Bedroom91,173 to 2,443 sq ft
4 Bedroom42,056 to 2,368 sq ft
6 Bedroom14,898 sq ft

PropKaki holds 20 floor plans for Cairnhill Residences.

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Layouts digitised from developer brochures.

3

What is the price and PSF at Cairnhill Residences?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$3.08M (S$2,625 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.2% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$3.08M

recent · 185 sales on record

Median PSF

S$2,625 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$5,633

589 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.2%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,379 psf — about 9% below the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Cairnhill Residences?

Key Takeaway

Cairnhill Residences has 185 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$3,150,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2026S$3,150,0001,173S$2,685 psf
Jul 2026S$2,338,888904S$2,587 psf
Jan 2026S$3,080,0001,173S$2,625 psf
Dec 2025S$3,020,0001,173S$2,574 psf
Nov 2025S$2,300,000904S$2,544 psf
Oct 2025S$3,210,0001,173S$2,736 psf
Aug 2025S$3,180,0001,173S$2,710 psf
Jan 2025S$3,118,0001,163S$2,682 psf
Sept 2024S$3,160,0001,173S$2,693 psf
Aug 2024S$3,100,8881,163S$2,667 psf
Jul 2024S$3,050,0001,173S$2,600 psf
May 2024S$3,000,0001,173S$2,557 psf

185 sales and 589 rentals on record since Nov 2006. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Cairnhill Residences rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Cairnhill Residences has risen 34% over the past 9 years (2017–2026), from S$1,961 psf to S$2,625 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$2,625 psfS$3.08M3-2.1%
2025S$2,682 psfS$3.12M5+3.2%
2024S$2,600 psfS$3.05M5-2.2%
2023S$2,659 psfS$3.12M2+11.6%
2022S$2,383 psfS$2.80M3+6.7%
2021S$2,233 psfS$2.62M9+5.6%
2020S$2,114 psfS$2.48M4+1.2%
2019S$2,088 psfS$2.45M2-3.2%
2018S$2,157 psfS$2.38M6+10.0%
2017S$1,961 psfS$2.28M6—

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

6

Is Cairnhill Residences a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 92 units at Cairnhill Residences that were bought and later resold (bought from 2006, resold up to 2026), 86% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 16% over a median 5.2-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.2%. Units listed now ask about 9% less 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

86%

of 92 resales here

Median gain

16%

gross, before costs

Median hold

5.2 years

bought to resold

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

Key Takeaway

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

Cairnhill Residences is a freehold apartment completed in 2009. It was developed by CAIRNHILL GREEN PTE LTD. The development has 97 residential units. It sits on a land area of 3,877 sqm and has a gross floor area of 10,854 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

CAIRNHILL RESIDENCES is located at 31 Cairnhill Circle, Singapore 229774. 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 656m 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, Covered car park, Clubhouse, Fitness corner, Fun pool, and Gymnasium room.

8

How far is Cairnhill Residences from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Cairnhill Residences is Newton MRT, about 656 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 priority282 m
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority936 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.2 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.3 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.3 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.5 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Far East Plaza · 557 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 574 mHawker centre: Newton Food Centre · 426 mPark: Hooper Rd Pg · 686 m

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

9

Who built Cairnhill Residences and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Cairnhill Residences was developed by CAIRNHILL GREEN PTE LTD, designed by 3P ARCHITECTS, with 97 units.

Developer
CAIRNHILL GREEN PTE LTD
Architect
3P ARCHITECTS
Main contractor
KIMLY CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD
Blocks
2
Land area
3,877 sqm (41,732 sqft)
Gross floor area
10,854 sqm (116,831 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
10

What facilities does Cairnhill Residences have?

Key Takeaway

Cairnhill Residences has 13 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Clubhouse, Fitness corner, and more.

Barbeque AreaCovered car parkClubhouseFitness cornerFun poolGymnasium roomJacuzziLap poolMulti-purpose hallPavillionPool DeckPlaygroundSauna
11

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Cairnhill Residences (~S$3.08M) needs about S$22,547/mo in income and S$10,373/mo in repayments, after S$124,400 stamp duty and a S$770k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$3.08M) 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$124,400

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$770k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$10,373/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$22,547/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around Cairnhill Residences?

Key Takeaway

8,856 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Cairnhill Residences 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Cairnhill Residences

Is Cairnhill Residences freehold?⌄

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

How old is Cairnhill Residences?⌄

Cairnhill Residences was completed (obtained TOP) in 2009, so it is about 17 years old.

Is Cairnhill Residences a good investment?⌄

Of 92 units at Cairnhill Residences that were bought and later resold (bought from 2006, resold up to 2026), 86% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 16% over a median 5.2-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.2%. Units listed now ask about 9% less per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Cairnhill Residences an EC?⌄

No. Cairnhill Residences is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Cairnhill Residences?⌄

Cairnhill Residences was developed by CAIRNHILL GREEN PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Cairnhill Residences?⌄

Units at Cairnhill Residences have recently sold for around S$3.08M (S$2,625 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 1 unit is listed for sale from S$3.38M to S$3.38M.

Where is Cairnhill Residences located?⌄

Cairnhill Residences is at 31 Cairnhill Circle, Singapore 229774, in Newton (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Newton MRT, about 656 m away.

How many units are there in Cairnhill Residences?⌄

Cairnhill Residences has 97 units in 2 blocks.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Cairnhill Residences?⌄

For a unit around S$3.08M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$22,547/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$10,373/mo after a S$770k (25%) downpayment and S$124,400 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Cairnhill Residences going up?⌄

The median price per square foot at Cairnhill Residences has risen about 34% 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 Residences?⌄

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