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 474 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.25M (S$1,295 psf, ~1,711 sqft). There are 83 units for sale from S$850k to S$3.59M. The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
| Tenure | 99-year leasehold from 1975 (≈48 years left) |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 1980 |
| Developer | SAN KEN HILLCREST PTE LTD |
| Units | 272 in 8 blocks |
| District and area | District 11 · Bukit Timah · CCR |
| Latest median psf | S$1,295 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026 |
What's for sale and for rent at Hillcrest Arcadia?
Hillcrest Arcadia has 83 units listed for sale, asking S$850k to S$3.59M (median S$1,371 psf), and 8 units for rent at a median of S$4,000 a month.
For sale
83 listings
S$850k – S$3.59M
For rent
8 listings
S$3,600 – S$7,500 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-bedroom | 1 | S$950k–S$950k | — |
| 1-bedroom | 16 | S$850k–S$3.50M | S$1,329 psf |
| 2-bedroom | 18 | S$1.27M–S$2.45M | S$1,391 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 23 | S$2.15M–S$2.50M | S$1,328 psf |
| 4-bedroom | 15 | S$2.75M–S$3.59M | — |
| 5-bedroom | 10 | S$3.39M–S$3.49M | S$1,170 psf |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Hillcrest Arcadia?
Floor plans for Hillcrest Arcadia aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 474 URA caveats, units range from 452 sqft to 2,896 sqft, and the middle half are 1,421 sqft to 1,970 sqft.
| Unit type | Sizes listed for sale | Asking from |
|---|---|---|
| 0-bedroom | 700 sqft | S$950k |
| 1-bedroom | 580 sqft to 2,530 sqft | S$850k · S$1,329 psf |
| 2-bedroom | 926 sqft to 1,421 sqft | S$1.27M · S$1,391 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 1,711 sqft to 1,798 sqft | S$2.15M · S$1,328 psf |
| 4-bedroom | 1,970 sqft to 2,896 sqft | S$2.75M |
| 5-bedroom | 2,896 sqft | S$3.39M · S$1,170 psf |
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Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.
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 · 474 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,295 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$3,949
1,260 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.1%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,371 psf — about 6% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2026.
What has recently sold at Hillcrest Arcadia?
Hillcrest Arcadia has 474 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,333,000 in Aug 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | S$2,333,000 | 1,711 | S$1,363 psf |
| Jul 2026 | S$3,270,000 | 2,896 | S$1,129 psf |
| Jul 2026 | S$2,120,000 | 1,798 | S$1,179 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 |
474 sales and 1,260 rentals on record since Jan 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at Hillcrest Arcadia rising?
The median transacted PSF at Hillcrest Arcadia has risen 58% over the past 9 years (2017–2026), from S$823 psf to S$1,301 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | S$1,301 psf | S$2.15M | 10 | +5.9% |
| 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.
Is Hillcrest Arcadia a good investment?
Of 260 units at Hillcrest Arcadia that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2026), 80% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 33% over a median 6.6-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.1%. Units listed now ask about 6% 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
80%
of 260 resales here
Median gain
33%
gross, before costs
Median hold
6.6 years
bought to resold
Every unit at Hillcrest Arcadia 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 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.
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.
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
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.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$2.25M) 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$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
How many property agents are active around Hillcrest Arcadia?
5,863 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
5,863
District 11 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
30,351
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 11 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
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
Is Hillcrest Arcadia freehold?⌄
No. Hillcrest Arcadia is on a 99-year lease that started in 1975, with about 48 years left.
How old is Hillcrest Arcadia?⌄
Hillcrest Arcadia was completed (obtained TOP) in 1980, so it is about 46 years old.
Is Hillcrest Arcadia a good investment?⌄
Of 260 units at Hillcrest Arcadia that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2026), 80% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 33% over a median 6.6-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.1%. Units listed now ask about 6% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is Hillcrest Arcadia an EC?⌄
No. Hillcrest Arcadia is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of Hillcrest Arcadia?⌄
Hillcrest Arcadia was developed by SAN KEN HILLCREST PTE LTD.
What is the price of a condo at Hillcrest Arcadia?⌄
Units at Hillcrest Arcadia have recently sold for around S$2.25M (S$1,295 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 83 units are listed for sale from S$850k to S$3.59M.
Where is Hillcrest Arcadia located?⌄
Hillcrest Arcadia is at 257 Arcadia Road, Singapore 289847, in Bukit Timah (District 11).
How many units are there in Hillcrest Arcadia?⌄
Hillcrest Arcadia has 272 units in 8 blocks.
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.
Are prices at Hillcrest Arcadia going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at Hillcrest Arcadia has risen about 58% 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 Hillcrest Arcadia?⌄
Raffles Girls' Primary School is within 1 km of Hillcrest Arcadia. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.