FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (Museum)

The Cathay Residences

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026
Quick Summary

The Cathay Residences is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Museum) that obtained TOP in 2006, with 76 units across 1 block.

Key facts about The Cathay Residences
TenureFreehold
TOP year2006
DeveloperCATHAY BUILDING 2002 PTE LTD
Units76 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 9 · Museum · CCR
Nearest MRTDhoby Ghaut MRT, 171 m (~3 min walk)
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What's for sale and for rent at The Cathay Residences?

Key Takeaway

The Cathay Residences has 0 units listed for sale, and 1 unit for rent at a median of S$6,800 a month.

For sale

0 listings

no asking prices

For rent

1 listing

S$6,800 – S$6,800 a month

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

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What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Cathay Residences?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for The Cathay Residences aren't in PropKaki's library yet.

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Is The Cathay Residences a good investment?

Key Takeaway

The Cathay Residences has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 9, 80% of 13,754 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 19% over a median 5.9-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 9 sold for more

80%

of 13,754 private resales

Median gain

19%

gross, before costs

Median hold

5.9 years

bought to resold

The Cathay Residences has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 9 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

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Where is The Cathay Residences and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

The Cathay Residences is located in Museum, in the Central Region of Singapore.

The Cathay Residences is a freehold apartment completed in 2006. It was developed by CATHAY BUILDING 2002 PTE LTD. The development has 76 residential units. It sits on a land area of 2,260 sqm and has a gross floor area of 10,443 sqm. The plot ratio is 4.62.

THE CATHAY RESIDENCES is located at 30 Mount Sophia, Singapore 228464. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, Museum. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Dhoby Ghaut MRT, approximately 171m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Cathay for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Albert Centre Market & Food Centre for food options, and Handy Rd Os for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Basement car park, Fitness corner, Meeting room, 24 hours security, and Tennis courts.

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How far is The Cathay Residences from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Cathay Residences is Dhoby Ghaut MRT, about 171 m away (~3 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km112 m
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority522 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.3 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: The Cathay · 40 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 324 mHawker centre: Albert Centre Market & Food Centre · 734 mPark: Handy Rd Os · 55 m

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

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Who built The Cathay Residences and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Cathay Residences was developed by CATHAY BUILDING 2002 PTE LTD, with 76 units.

Developer
CATHAY BUILDING 2002 PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
2,260 sqm (24,326 sqft)
Gross floor area
10,443 sqm (112,407 sqft)
Plot ratio
4.62
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What facilities does The Cathay Residences have?

Key Takeaway

The Cathay Residences has 6 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Basement car park, Fitness corner, Meeting room, and more.

Barbeque AreaBasement car parkFitness cornerMeeting room24 hours securityTennis courts
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How many property agents are active around The Cathay Residences?

Key Takeaway

8,303 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where The Cathay 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 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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Recent units at The Cathay Residences sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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Frequently asked questions about The Cathay Residences

Is The Cathay Residences freehold?

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

How old is The Cathay Residences?

The Cathay Residences was completed (obtained TOP) in 2006, so it is about 20 years old.

Is The Cathay Residences a good investment?

The Cathay Residences has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 9, 80% of 13,754 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 19% over a median 5.9-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is The Cathay Residences an EC?

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

Who is the developer of The Cathay Residences?

The Cathay Residences was developed by CATHAY BUILDING 2002 PTE LTD.

Where is The Cathay Residences located?

The Cathay Residences is at 30 Mount Sophia, Singapore 228464, in Museum (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Dhoby Ghaut MRT, about 171 m away.

How many units are there in The Cathay Residences?

The Cathay Residences has 76 units in 1 block.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of The Cathay Residences?

St. Margaret's School (Primary) is within 1 km of The Cathay Residences. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.