Hillcrest Arcadia
Hillcrest Arcadia is a 99-year condominium in District 11 (Bukit Timah) that obtained TOP in 1980, with 272 units across 8 blocks. Across 471 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.25M (S$1,295 psf, ~1,711 sqft). There are 74 units for sale from S$850k to S$3.79M. The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Hillcrest Arcadia?
Hillcrest Arcadia is a 99-year condominium in District 11 (Bukit Timah) that obtained TOP in 1980, with 272 units across 8 blocks.
- Tenure
- 99-year
- TOP / Completion
- 1980
- Developer
- SAN KEN HILLCREST PTE LTD
- Total units
- 272
- Blocks
- 8
- District / Area
- District 11 (Bukit Timah)
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median PSF
- S$1,295 psf
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What is the price and PSF at Hillcrest Arcadia?
Units have recently transacted around S$2.25M (S$1,295 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.1% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$2.25M
recent · 471 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,295 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$3,941
1,253 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.1%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,350 psf — about 4% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.
What has recently sold at Hillcrest Arcadia?
Hillcrest Arcadia has 471 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,300,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | S$2,300,000 | 1,819 | S$1,264 psf |
| May 2026 | S$2,250,000 | 1,711 | S$1,315 psf |
| May 2026 | S$1,990,000 | 1,421 | S$1,401 psf |
| Mar 2026 | S$2,150,000 | 1,711 | S$1,256 psf |
| Mar 2026 | S$1,370,000 | 915 | S$1,497 psf |
| Feb 2026 | S$1,980,000 | 1,421 | S$1,394 psf |
| Jan 2026 | S$2,450,000 | 1,884 | S$1,301 psf |
| Dec 2025 | S$2,550,000 | 1,970 | S$1,295 psf |
| Dec 2025 | S$2,800,000 | 2,454 | S$1,141 psf |
| Oct 2025 | S$1,800,000 | 1,421 | S$1,267 psf |
| Sept 2025 | S$3,288,000 | 2,745 | S$1,198 psf |
| Aug 2025 | S$2,388,888 | 1,798 | S$1,329 psf |
471 sales and 1,253 rentals on record since Jan 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at Hillcrest Arcadia rising?
The median transacted PSF at Hillcrest Arcadia has risen 60% over the past 9 years (2017–2026), from S$823 psf to S$1,315 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | S$1,315 psf | S$2.15M | 7 | +7.1% |
| 2025 | S$1,228 psf | S$2.39M | 10 | -4.2% |
| 2024 | S$1,282 psf | S$2.42M | 4 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | S$1,265 psf | S$2.15M | 8 | +9.3% |
| 2022 | S$1,157 psf | S$1.62M | 6 | +13.4% |
| 2021 | S$1,020 psf | S$2.15M | 16 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | S$1,008 psf | S$1.78M | 9 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | S$1,018 psf | S$1.74M | 17 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | S$1,015 psf | S$1.44M | 3 | +23.3% |
| 2017 | S$823 psf | S$1.41M | 22 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around Hillcrest Arcadia?
5,862 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 11 — where Hillcrest Arcadia sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
5,862
District 11 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
30,333
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 11across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
What bedroom types are available at Hillcrest Arcadia?
Hillcrest Arcadia has 74 units listed for sale, spanning 0–5-bedroom layouts.
Based on units currently listed for sale.
| Bedrooms | For sale | Price range | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-bedroom | 1 | S$950k–S$950k | S$1,357 psf |
| 1-bedroom | 15 | S$850k–S$3.50M | S$1,466 psf |
| 2-bedroom | 19 | S$1.25M–S$2.45M | S$1,619 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 15 | S$2.18M–S$2.39M | S$1,286 psf |
| 4-bedroom | 14 | S$2.75M–S$3.79M | S$1,324 psf |
| 5-bedroom | 8 | S$3.39M–S$3.49M | S$1,170 psf |
| Unspecified | 2 | S$950k–S$950k | — |
Where is Hillcrest Arcadia and what's nearby?
Hillcrest Arcadia is located in Bukit Timah, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Hillcrest Arcadia is a 99-year condominium completed in 1980. It was developed by SAN KEN HILLCREST PTE LTD. The development has 272 residential units. It sits on a land area of 41,085 sqm and has a gross floor area of 67,290 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.6.
HILLCREST ARCADIA is located at 257 Arcadia Road, Singapore 289847. It is part of District 11, Watten Estate / Novena / Thomson, Bukit Timah. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
Nearby amenities include NG LIAN TEE for groceries and Greenwood Crescent Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Clubhouse, Fitness corner, Gymnasium room, and Playground.
Who built Hillcrest Arcadia and how big is the development?
Hillcrest Arcadia was developed by SAN KEN HILLCREST PTE LTD, with 272 units.
- Developer
- SAN KEN HILLCREST PTE LTD
- Blocks
- 8
- Land area
- 41,085 sqm (442,235 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 67,290 sqm (724,303 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 1.60
How far is Hillcrest Arcadia from MRT and schools?
3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Raffles Girls' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority727 m
- National Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km785 m
- Nanyang Girls' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km904 m
- Hwa Chong InstitutionMixed-level school1.2 km
- Nanyang Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- St. Margaret's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does Hillcrest Arcadia have?
Hillcrest Arcadia has 12 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Clubhouse, Fitness corner, and more.
What does it cost to own a unit at Hillcrest Arcadia?
Buying a unit at Hillcrest Arcadia (~S$2.25M) needs about S$16,471/mo in income and S$7,578/mo in repayments, after S$82,100 stamp duty and a S$563k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$82,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$563k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$7,578/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$16,471/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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Thinking about Hillcrest Arcadia? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Hillcrest Arcadia's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Hillcrest Arcadia sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Arcadia
How much does a unit at Hillcrest Arcadia cost?⌄
Units at Hillcrest Arcadia have recently transacted around S$2.25M (S$1,295 psf), from 471 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Hillcrest Arcadia?⌄
For a unit around S$2.25M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$16,471/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$7,578/mo after a S$563k (25%) downpayment and S$82,100 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is Hillcrest Arcadia a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 2.1%, and current asking prices sit about 4% above the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 60% 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 Hillcrest Arcadia going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Hillcrest Arcadia has risen about 60% between 2017 and 2026, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Hillcrest Arcadia freehold or leasehold?⌄
Hillcrest Arcadia is 99-year, with approximately 48 years remaining on the lease.
When was Hillcrest Arcadia built and who developed it?⌄
Hillcrest Arcadia obtained TOP in 1980, developed by SAN KEN HILLCREST PTE LTD, with 272 units across 8 blocks.
How many units are for sale at Hillcrest Arcadia?⌄
There are 74 units for sale at Hillcrest Arcadia, from S$850k to S$3.79M.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Hillcrest Arcadia?⌄
Raffles Girls' Primary School is within 1 km of Hillcrest Arcadia — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.