The Cathay Residences
The Cathay Residences is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Museum) that obtained TOP in 2006, with 76 units across 1 block. There is 1 unit for sale from S$999k to S$999k.
What are the key facts about The Cathay Residences?
The Cathay Residences is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Museum) that obtained TOP in 2006, with 76 units across 1 block.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 2006
- Developer
- CATHAY BUILDING 2002 PTE LTD
- Total units
- 76
- Blocks
- 1
- District / Area
- District 9 (Museum)
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median PSF
- —
- Last transacted
- —
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at The Cathay Residences?
The Cathay Residences has 1 unit listed for sale, from S$999k to S$999k. No caveat transactions on record yet.
Median asking price
S$999k
1 listing
Median asking PSF
—
current listings
Median rent (monthly)
—
0 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
—
indicative, gross
How many property agents are active around The Cathay Residences?
8,302 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
8,302
District 9 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
67,330
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.
What bedroom types are available at The Cathay Residences?
The Cathay Residences has 1 unit listed for sale, spanning 1-bedroom layouts.
Based on units currently listed for sale.
| Bedrooms | For sale | Price range | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 1 | S$999k–S$999k | — |
Where is The Cathay Residences and what's nearby?
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.
Who built The Cathay Residences and how big is the development?
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
How far is The Cathay Residences from MRT and schools?
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
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT171 m · ~3 min
- Bencoolen MRT303 m · ~5 min
- Bras Basah MRT445 m · ~7 min
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
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does The Cathay Residences have?
The Cathay Residences has 6 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Basement car park, Fitness corner, Meeting room, and more.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Cathay Residences?
Buying a unit at The Cathay Residences (~S$999k) needs about S$7,313/mo in income and S$3,364/mo in repayments, after S$24,570 stamp duty and a S$250k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$24,570
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$250k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,364/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,313/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Cathay Residences's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Cathay Residences sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about The Cathay Residences
How much does a unit at The Cathay Residences cost?⌄
Units at The Cathay Residences are currently listed from S$999k to S$999k, at a median asking of about S$999k. No caveat transactions are on record yet.
How much do I need to earn to buy at The Cathay Residences?⌄
For a unit around S$999k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$7,313/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,364/mo after a S$250k (25%) downpayment and S$24,570 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is The Cathay Residences freehold or leasehold?⌄
The Cathay Residences is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was The Cathay Residences built and who developed it?⌄
The Cathay Residences obtained TOP in 2006, developed by CATHAY BUILDING 2002 PTE LTD, with 76 units across 1 block.
How many units are for sale at The Cathay Residences?⌄
There is 1 unit for sale at The Cathay Residences, from S$999k to S$999k.
What is the nearest MRT to The Cathay Residences?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Cathay Residences is Dhoby Ghaut MRT, about 171 m away (~3 min walk).
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 qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.