The Light @ Cairnhill
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 9 units for sale from S$4.50M to S$6.90M.
What are the key facts about The Light @ Cairnhill?
The Light @ Cairnhill is a freehold condominium in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 2004, with 121 units across 5 blocks.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 2004
- Developer
- RICHDEAL INVESTMENT PTE LTD
- Total units
- 121
- Blocks
- 5
- District / Area
- District 9 (Newton)
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median PSF
- S$2,343 psf
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at The Light @ Cairnhill?
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$7,175
724 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.1%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through May 2026.
What has recently sold at The Light @ Cairnhill?
The Light @ Cairnhill has 214 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$5,880,000 in May 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | S$5,880,000 | 2,443 | S$2,406 psf |
| Mar 2026 | S$4,600,000 | 2,121 | S$2,169 psf |
| Aug 2025 | S$4,130,000 | 1,561 | S$2,646 psf |
| Apr 2025 | S$3,750,000 | 1,690 | S$2,219 psf |
| May 2024 | S$4,120,000 | 1,658 | S$2,485 psf |
| Apr 2024 | S$3,870,000 | 1,561 | S$2,480 psf |
| Jul 2023 | S$5,088,000 | 2,013 | S$2,528 psf |
| Jan 2023 | S$2,900,000 | 1,238 | S$2,343 psf |
| Aug 2022 | S$3,680,000 | 1,518 | S$2,425 psf |
| Jun 2022 | S$3,770,000 | 1,658 | S$2,274 psf |
| Feb 2022 | S$5,300,000 | 2,443 | S$2,169 psf |
| Feb 2022 | S$5,480,000 | 2,443 | S$2,243 psf |
214 sales and 724 rentals on record since Sept 2002. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Light @ Cairnhill rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Light @ Cairnhill has risen 14% over the past 9 years (2017–2026), from S$1,905 psf to S$2,169 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | S$2,169 psf | S$4.60M | 2 | -2.3% |
| 2025 | S$2,219 psf | S$3.75M | 2 | -10.5% |
| 2024 | S$2,480 psf | S$3.87M | 2 | +5.8% |
| 2023 | S$2,343 psf | S$2.90M | 2 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | S$2,243 psf | S$3.77M | 4 | +6.8% |
| 2021 | S$2,101 psf | S$3.55M | 8 | +5.7% |
| 2020 | S$1,987 psf | S$4.00M | 3 | +5.5% |
| 2019 | S$1,883 psf | S$1.80M | 2 | -4.9% |
| 2018 | S$1,979 psf | S$3.43M | 6 | +3.9% |
| 2017 | S$1,905 psf | S$3.22M | 9 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around The Light @ Cairnhill?
8,302 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
8,302
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 Light @ Cairnhill?
The Light @ Cairnhill has 9 units listed for sale, spanning 3–5-bedroom layouts.
Based on units currently listed for sale.
| Bedrooms | For sale | Price range | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom | 7 | S$4.50M–S$4.95M | — |
| 5-bedroom | 2 | S$6.90M–S$6.90M | — |
Where is The Light @ Cairnhill and what's nearby?
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.
Who built The Light @ Cairnhill and how big is the development?
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
How far is The Light @ Cairnhill from MRT and schools?
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
- Somerset MRT691 m · ~11 min
- Newton MRT843 m · ~13 min
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
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does The Light @ Cairnhill have?
The Light @ Cairnhill has 11 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Basement car park, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, and more.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Light @ Cairnhill?
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.
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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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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Light @ Cairnhill's own transactions.
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Frequently asked questions about The Light @ Cairnhill
How much does a unit at The Light @ Cairnhill cost?⌄
Units at The Light @ Cairnhill have recently transacted around S$4.12M (S$2,343 psf), from 214 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
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.
Is The Light @ Cairnhill a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 2.1%; median PSF has risen about 14% since 2017. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, holding period and the unit's size, floor and facing — all summarised on this page from URA data.
Are prices at The Light @ Cairnhill going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at The Light @ Cairnhill has risen about 14% between 2017 and 2026, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is The Light @ Cairnhill freehold or leasehold?⌄
The Light @ Cairnhill is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was The Light @ Cairnhill built and who developed it?⌄
The Light @ Cairnhill obtained TOP in 2004, developed by RICHDEAL INVESTMENT PTE LTD, with 121 units across 5 blocks.
How many units are for sale at The Light @ Cairnhill?⌄
There are 9 units for sale at The Light @ Cairnhill, from S$4.50M to S$6.90M.
What is the nearest MRT to The Light @ Cairnhill?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Light @ Cairnhill is Somerset MRT, about 691 m away (~11 min walk).
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 qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.