FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (Newton)

The Light @ Cairnhill

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

The Light @ Cairnhill is a freehold condominium in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 2004, with 121 units across 5 blocks. Across 214 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$4.12M (S$2,343 psf, ~1,658 sqft). There are 13 units for sale from S$4.60M to S$6.90M.

Key facts about The Light @ Cairnhill
TenureFreehold
TOP year2004
DeveloperRICHDEAL INVESTMENT PTE LTD
Units121 in 5 blocks
District and areaDistrict 9 · Newton · CCR
Nearest MRTSomerset MRT, 691 m (~11 min walk)
Latest median psfS$2,343 psf, last 12 URA caveats to May 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at The Light @ Cairnhill?

Key Takeaway

The Light @ Cairnhill has 13 units listed for sale, asking S$4.60M to S$6.90M (median S$2,824 psf), and 2 units for rent at a median of S$7,000 a month.

For sale

13 listings

S$4.60M – S$6.90M

For rent

2 listings

S$7,000 – S$7,500 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
3-bedroom8S$4.60M–S$4.95MS$2,895 psf
4-bedroom2S$6.20M–S$6.20M
5-bedroom3S$6.90M–S$6.90MS$2,824 psf

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Light @ Cairnhill?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for The Light @ Cairnhill aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 214 URA caveats, units range from 700 sqft to 5,242 sqft, and the middle half are 1,518 sqft to 2,024 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
3-bedroom1,658 sqftS$4.60M · S$2,895 psf
4-bedroom2,443 sqftS$6.20M
5-bedroom2,443 sqftS$6.90M · S$2,824 psf

Check the Floor Plan Finder for The Light @ Cairnhill →

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

3

What is the price and PSF at The Light @ Cairnhill?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$4.12M (S$2,343 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.1% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$4.12M

recent · 214 sales on record

Median PSF

S$2,343 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$7,176

727 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.1%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,824 psf — about 21% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through May 2026.

4

What has recently sold at The Light @ Cairnhill?

Key Takeaway

The Light @ Cairnhill has 214 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$5,880,000 in May 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
May 2026S$5,880,0002,443S$2,406 psf
Mar 2026S$4,600,0002,121S$2,169 psf
Aug 2025S$4,130,0001,561S$2,646 psf
Apr 2025S$3,750,0001,690S$2,219 psf
May 2024S$4,120,0001,658S$2,485 psf
Apr 2024S$3,870,0001,561S$2,480 psf
Jul 2023S$5,088,0002,013S$2,528 psf
Jan 2023S$2,900,0001,238S$2,343 psf
Aug 2022S$3,680,0001,518S$2,425 psf
Jun 2022S$3,770,0001,658S$2,274 psf
Feb 2022S$5,300,0002,443S$2,169 psf
Feb 2022S$5,480,0002,443S$2,243 psf

214 sales and 727 rentals on record since Sept 2002. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at The Light @ Cairnhill rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Light @ Cairnhill has risen 14% over the past 9 years (20172026), from S$1,905 psf to S$2,169 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$2,169 psfS$4.60M2-2.3%
2025S$2,219 psfS$3.75M2-10.5%
2024S$2,480 psfS$3.87M2+5.8%
2023S$2,343 psfS$2.90M2+4.5%
2022S$2,243 psfS$3.77M4+6.8%
2021S$2,101 psfS$3.55M8+5.7%
2020S$1,987 psfS$4.00M3+5.5%
2019S$1,883 psfS$1.80M2-4.9%
2018S$1,979 psfS$3.43M6+3.9%
2017S$1,905 psfS$3.22M9

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

6

Is The Light @ Cairnhill a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 95 units at The Light @ Cairnhill that were bought and later resold (bought from 2002, resold up to 2026), 92% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 20% over a median 6.1-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.1%. Units listed now ask about 21% 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

92%

of 95 resales here

Median gain

20%

gross, before costs

Median hold

6.1 years

bought to resold

Every unit at The Light @ Cairnhill 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 Light @ Cairnhill and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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

The Light @ Cairnhill is a freehold condominium completed in 2004. It was developed by RICHDEAL INVESTMENT PTE LTD. The development has 121 residential units. It sits on a land area of 5,614 sqm and has a gross floor area of 15,716 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

THE LIGHT @ CAIRNHILL is located at 19 Cairnhill Circle, Singapore 229662. 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 691m 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, Basement car park, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, Multi-purpose hall, and Playground.

8

How far is The Light @ Cairnhill from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Light @ Cairnhill is Somerset MRT, about 691 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 priority432 m
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority888 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.4 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.5 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.5 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Paragon · 400 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 400 mHawker centre: Newton Food Centre · 623 mPark: Orchard Fountain Corner · 546 m

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

9

Who built The Light @ Cairnhill and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Light @ Cairnhill was developed by RICHDEAL INVESTMENT PTE LTD, with 121 units.

Developer
RICHDEAL INVESTMENT PTE LTD
Blocks
5
Land area
5,614 sqm (60,429 sqft)
Gross floor area
15,716 sqm (169,165 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
10

What facilities does The Light @ Cairnhill have?

Key Takeaway

The Light @ Cairnhill has 11 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Basement car park, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, and more.

Barbeque AreaBasement car parkGymnasium roomJacuzziMulti-purpose hallPlaygroundSauna24 hours securitySteam bathSwimming poolTennis courts
11

What does it cost to own a unit at The Light @ Cairnhill?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Light @ Cairnhill (~S$4.12M) needs about S$30,160/mo in income and S$13,875/mo in repayments, after S$186,800 stamp duty and a S$1.03M downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$4.12M) 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$186,800

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$1.03M

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$13,875/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$30,160/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around The Light @ Cairnhill?

Key Takeaway

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

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Frequently asked questions about The Light @ Cairnhill

Is The Light @ Cairnhill freehold?

Yes. The Light @ Cairnhill is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is The Light @ Cairnhill?

The Light @ Cairnhill was completed (obtained TOP) in 2004, so it is about 22 years old.

Is The Light @ Cairnhill a good investment?

Of 95 units at The Light @ Cairnhill that were bought and later resold (bought from 2002, resold up to 2026), 92% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 20% over a median 6.1-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.1%. Units listed now ask about 21% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is The Light @ Cairnhill an EC?

No. The Light @ Cairnhill is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of The Light @ Cairnhill?

The Light @ Cairnhill was developed by RICHDEAL INVESTMENT PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at The Light @ Cairnhill?

Units at The Light @ Cairnhill have recently sold for around S$4.12M (S$2,343 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to May 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 13 units are listed for sale from S$4.60M to S$6.90M.

Where is The Light @ Cairnhill located?

The Light @ Cairnhill is at 19 Cairnhill Circle, Singapore 229662, in Newton (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Somerset MRT, about 691 m away.

How many units are there in The Light @ Cairnhill?

The Light @ Cairnhill has 121 units in 5 blocks.

How much do I need to earn to buy at The Light @ Cairnhill?

For a unit around S$4.12M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$30,160/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$13,875/mo after a S$1.03M (25%) downpayment and S$186,800 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at The Light @ Cairnhill going up?

The median price per square foot at The Light @ Cairnhill has risen about 14% 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 Light @ Cairnhill?

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