FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (Newton)

The Cairnhill

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026
Quick Summary

The Cairnhill is a freehold condominium in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1984, with 35 units across 1 block.

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What are the key facts about The Cairnhill?

Key Takeaway

The Cairnhill is a freehold condominium in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1984, with 35 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1984
Developer
FAR EAST ORGANIZATION
Total units
35
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 9 (Newton)
Market segment
CCR
Median PSF
Last transacted
Remaining lease
Freehold
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How many property agents are active around The Cairnhill?

Key Takeaway

8,303 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where The Cairnhill 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 The Cairnhill and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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

The Cairnhill is a freehold condominium completed in 1984. It was developed by FAR EAST ORGANIZATION. The development has 35 residential units. It sits on a land area of 3,666 sqm and has a gross floor area of 10,266 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

THE CAIRNHILL is located at 4 Cairnhill Rise, Singapore 229740. 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 698m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Paragon 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, 24 hours security, Squash court, and Swimming pool.

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Who built The Cairnhill and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Cairnhill was developed by FAR EAST ORGANIZATION, with 35 units.

Developer
FAR EAST ORGANIZATION
Blocks
1
Land area
3,666 sqm (39,460 sqft)
Gross floor area
10,266 sqm (110,502 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
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How far is The Cairnhill from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Cairnhill is Somerset MRT, about 699 m away (~11 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 priority357 m
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority784 m
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.3 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.4 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Paragon · 494 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 494 mHawker centre: Newton Food Centre · 598 mPark: Orchard Fountain Corner · 586 m

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

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What facilities does The Cairnhill have?

Key Takeaway

The Cairnhill has 6 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, 24 hours security, and more.

Barbeque AreaCovered car parkGymnasium room24 hours securitySquash courtSwimming pool
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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Cairnhill's own transactions.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about The Cairnhill

Is The Cairnhill freehold or leasehold?

The Cairnhill is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was The Cairnhill built and who developed it?

The Cairnhill obtained TOP in 1984, developed by FAR EAST ORGANIZATION, with 35 units across 1 block.

What is the nearest MRT to The Cairnhill?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Cairnhill is Somerset MRT, about 699 m away (~11 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of The Cairnhill?

Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), St. Margaret's School (Primary) are within 1 km of The Cairnhill — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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