FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (Newton)

Cairnhill Residences

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 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 184 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$3.05M (S$2,600 psf, ~1,173 sqft).

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What are the key facts about Cairnhill Residences?

Key Takeaway

Cairnhill Residences is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 2009, with 97 units across 2 blocks.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
2009
Developer
CAIRNHILL GREEN PTE LTD
Total units
97
Blocks
2
District / Area
District 9 (Newton)
Market segment
CCR
Median PSF
S$2,600 psf
Last transacted
Jul 2026
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Cairnhill Residences?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$3.05M (S$2,600 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.2% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$3.05M

recent · 184 sales on record

Median PSF

S$2,600 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$5,634

587 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.2%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.

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What has recently sold at Cairnhill Residences?

Key Takeaway

Cairnhill Residences has 184 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,338,888 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)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
Jan 2024S$2,980,0001,163S$2,563 psf

184 sales and 587 rentals on record since Nov 2006. Source: URA.

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Are prices at Cairnhill Residences rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Cairnhill Residences has risen 32% over the past 9 years (20172026), from S$1,961 psf to S$2,587 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$2,587 psfS$2.34M2-3.5%
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.

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How many property agents are active around Cairnhill Residences?

Key Takeaway

8,303 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

8,303

District 9 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

67,358

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 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.

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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
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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.

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Cairnhill Residences (~S$3.05M) needs about S$22,327/mo in income and S$10,272/mo in repayments, after S$122,600 stamp duty and a S$763k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$3.05M) 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$122,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$763k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$10,272/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$22,327/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about Cairnhill Residences

How much does a unit at Cairnhill Residences cost?

Units at Cairnhill Residences have recently transacted around S$3.05M (S$2,600 psf), from 184 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 Residences?

For a unit around S$3.05M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$22,327/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$10,272/mo after a S$763k (25%) downpayment and S$122,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Cairnhill Residences a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 2.2%; median PSF has risen about 32% since 2017. 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 Residences going up?

The median transacted PSF at Cairnhill Residences has risen about 32% between 2017 and 2026, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Cairnhill Residences freehold or leasehold?

Cairnhill Residences is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Cairnhill Residences built and who developed it?

Cairnhill Residences obtained TOP in 2009, developed by CAIRNHILL GREEN PTE LTD, with 97 units across 2 blocks.

What is the nearest MRT to Cairnhill Residences?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Cairnhill Residences is Newton MRT, about 656 m away (~10 min walk).

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 qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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