FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (Newton)

The Laurels

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Aug 2026 (URA)
Quick Summary

The Laurels is a freehold condominium in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 2013, with 229 units across 2 blocks. Across 313 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.90M (S$2,841 psf, ~1,001 sqft). There are 24 units for sale from S$1.49M to S$10.00M.

Key facts about The Laurels
TenureFreehold
TOP year2013
DeveloperSING HOLDINGS (CAIRNHILL) PTE LTD
Units229 in 2 blocks
District and areaDistrict 9 · Newton · CCR
Nearest MRTSomerset MRT, 518 m (~8 min walk)
Latest median psfS$2,841 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at The Laurels?

Key Takeaway

The Laurels has 24 units listed for sale, asking S$1.49M to S$10.00M, and 16 units for rent at a median of S$4,500 a month.

For sale

24 listings

S$1.49M – S$10.00M

For rent

16 listings

S$4,000 – S$9,500 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom12S$1.49M–S$3.10M
2-bedroom9S$2.59M–S$3.10M
3-bedroom3S$4.19M–S$10.00M

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Laurels?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for The Laurels aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 313 URA caveats, units range from 549 sqft to 4,833 sqft, and the middle half are 883 sqft to 1,302 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom549 sqft to 1,001 sqftS$1.49M
2-bedroom883 sqft to 1,001 sqftS$2.59M
3-bedroom1,313 sqft to 3,850 sqftS$4.19M

Check the Floor Plan Finder for The Laurels →

Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

What is the price and PSF at The Laurels?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$2.90M (S$2,841 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.3% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$2.90M

recent · 313 sales on record

Median PSF

S$2,841 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$5,571

1,417 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.3%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2026.

4

What has recently sold at The Laurels?

Key Takeaway

The Laurels has 313 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,430,000 in Aug 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Aug 2026S$2,430,000883S$2,753 psf
Aug 2026S$2,525,000883S$2,861 psf
Jun 2026S$2,900,0001,001S$2,897 psf
Mar 2026S$1,508,888549S$2,749 psf
Feb 2026S$2,580,000883S$2,923 psf
Feb 2026S$5,030,0001,819S$2,765 psf
Nov 2025S$3,978,0001,313S$3,029 psf
Sept 2025S$3,650,0001,302S$2,802 psf
Sept 2025S$3,100,0001,302S$2,380 psf
Jun 2025S$2,920,0001,001S$2,917 psf
May 2025S$1,575,000549S$2,869 psf
Apr 2025S$3,700,0001,302S$2,841 psf

313 sales and 1,417 rentals on record since Mar 2010. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at The Laurels rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Laurels has risen 7% over the past 9 years (20172026), from S$2,577 psf to S$2,765 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$2,765 psfS$2.52M6-2.7%
2025S$2,841 psfS$2.92M9+13.0%
2024S$2,514 psfS$1.61M8-6.0%
2023S$2,674 psfS$2.38M8+0.3%
2022S$2,667 psfS$2.58M8+2.3%
2021S$2,606 psfS$2.27M13+2.8%
2020S$2,534 psfS$3.30M9-2.8%
2019S$2,606 psfS$2.70M7-3.4%
2018S$2,697 psfS$2.39M5+4.7%
2017S$2,577 psfS$2.53M8

Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.

6

Is The Laurels a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 100 units at The Laurels that were bought and later resold (bought from 2010, resold up to 2026), 38% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of -4% over a median 8.0-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.3%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

38%

of 100 resales here

Median gain

-4%

gross, before costs

Median hold

8.0 years

bought to resold

Every unit at The Laurels with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is The Laurels and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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

The Laurels is a freehold condominium completed in 2013. It was developed by SING HOLDINGS (CAIRNHILL) PTE LTD. The development has 229 residential units. It sits on a land area of 7,251 sqm and has a gross floor area of 19,791 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

THE LAURELS is located at 40 Cairnhill Road, Singapore 229658. 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 518m away, around 8 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.

8

How far is The Laurels from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Laurels is Somerset MRT, about 518 m away (~8 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 priority612 m
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority900 m
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.3 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.5 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.7 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.7 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Paragon · 248 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 248 mHawker centre: Newton Food Centre · 816 mPark: Orchard Fountain Corner · 355 m

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

9

Who built The Laurels and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Laurels was developed by SING HOLDINGS (CAIRNHILL) PTE LTD, designed by AXIS ARCHITECTS PLANNERS PTE LTD, with 229 units.

Developer
SING HOLDINGS (CAIRNHILL) PTE LTD
Architect
AXIS ARCHITECTS PLANNERS PTE LTD
Main contractor
LIAN BENG CONSTRUCTION (1988) PTE LTD
Blocks
2
Land area
7,251 sqm (78,049 sqft)
Gross floor area
19,791 sqm (213,028 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
10

What does it cost to own a unit at The Laurels?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Laurels (~S$2.90M) needs about S$21,229/mo in income and S$9,767/mo in repayments, after S$114,600 stamp duty and a S$725k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$2.90M) 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$114,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$725k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$9,767/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$21,229/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

11

How many property agents are active around The Laurels?

Key Takeaway

8,303 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where The Laurels 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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Frequently asked questions about The Laurels

Is The Laurels freehold?

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

How old is The Laurels?

The Laurels was completed (obtained TOP) in 2013, so it is about 13 years old.

Is The Laurels a good investment?

Of 100 units at The Laurels that were bought and later resold (bought from 2010, resold up to 2026), 38% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of -4% over a median 8.0-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.3%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is The Laurels an EC?

No. The Laurels is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of The Laurels?

The Laurels was developed by SING HOLDINGS (CAIRNHILL) PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at The Laurels?

Units at The Laurels have recently sold for around S$2.90M (S$2,841 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 24 units are listed for sale from S$1.49M to S$10.00M.

Where is The Laurels located?

The Laurels is at 40 Cairnhill Road, Singapore 229658, in Newton (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Somerset MRT, about 518 m away.

How many units are there in The Laurels?

The Laurels has 229 units in 2 blocks.

How much do I need to earn to buy at The Laurels?

For a unit around S$2.90M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$21,229/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$9,767/mo after a S$725k (25%) downpayment and S$114,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at The Laurels going up?

The median price per square foot at The Laurels has risen about 7% 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 The Laurels?

Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), St. Margaret's School (Primary) are within 1 km of The Laurels. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.