CAIRNHILL CREST Review

Condo Review 5 min read Last reviewed
District 9 · Freehold · Completed 2005
~$2,321Avg PSF (12-month)
248Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
8.0
Investment
6.7
En-Bloc Potential
4.7
ShiokNest Score
4.8

Overview & Key Facts

CAIRNHILL CREST is a freehold condominium at CAIRNHILL CIRCLE in District 9 (CCR), developed by PROPERTY ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT, comprising 248 units, completed in 2005.

Developer
PROPERTY ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT
Tenure
Freehold
Total units
248
TOP year
2005
District
9 — CCR
Street
CAIRNHILL CIRCLE

Location & Connectivity

CAIRNHILL CREST is approximately 560m from Somerset MRT station, with 12 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near CAIRNHILL CREST
StationLineDistance
SomersetNorth-South Line560m
OrchardNorth-South Line720m
OrchardThomson-East Coast Line720m
Orchard BoulevardThomson-East Coast Line840m
NewtonNorth-South Line910m
NewtonDowntown Line910m

Schools & Education

18 schools within 2 km (2 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near CAIRNHILL CREST
SchoolTypeDistance
ACS (Junior)Primary430m
St. Anthony's Primary SchoolPrimary560m
St. Margaret's Primary SchoolPrimary1 km
St. Margaret's Secondary SchoolSecondary1.1 km
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary1.2 km
Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary)Primary1.2 km
Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary1.2 km
ISS International School (Preston)International1.2 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for CAIRNHILL CREST
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
2 BR7$2,109 psf$1,725,286
3 BR8$2,061 psf$2,466,625
4 BR15$2,322 psf$4,024,526
5+ BR15$2,237 psf$4,913,867

Market Position

CAIRNHILL CREST has recorded 45 sales at an average price of $3,686,353.

CAIRNHILL CREST sits at the 56th percentile of District 9 condo PSF.
$2,321 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$3,686,353
Avg Price
2.3%
Gross Yield
45
Total Sales

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

Blended yield hides the spread between unit sizes — smaller units at CAIRNHILL CREST typically rent harder per dollar of purchase price:

Per-bedroom gross yield at CAIRNHILL CREST
TypeAvg RentAvg PriceGross Yield
2 BR$5,665/mo$1,725,2863.94%
3 BR$8,443/mo$2,466,6254.11%
4 BR$9,722/mo$4,024,5262.90%

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Price Appreciation

PSF trend for CAIRNHILL CREST
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
20216$2,042 psf
202210$2,214 psf↑ 8.5%
20239$2,212 psf↓ 0.1%
20247$2,167 psf↓ 2.0%
20257$2,236 psf↑ 3.2%
20266$2,420 psf↑ 8.2%

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The latest reading marks the highest point in this series — CAIRNHILL CREST prices have climbed 18.5% since 2021.

Price Index Check

The ShiokNest Price Index for District 9 reads 102.6 as of June 2026 — up 1.2% year-on-year. The index tracks repeat-sales price movement, so it is less distorted by shifts in what happens to be transacting than a raw average PSF.

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Neighbourhood Comparison

District 9 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES99 yrs lease commencing from 2020$2,730 psf584
RIVER GREEN99 yrs lease commencing from 2024$3,138 psf493
RIVER MODERN99 years leasehold$3,242 psf426
THE AVENIRFreehold$3,191 psf323
KOPAR AT NEWTON99 yrs lease commencing from 2019$2,512 psf256

What Could Work Against You

  • With just 8 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.

Who This Actually Suits

The profile fits multi-generational families, car-owning households, p1 school balloting families and long-term hold (10+ yr) best. Larger unit configurations or dual-key layouts make this viable for 3-generation households.

For empty nesters / downsizers and foreign / absd-aware buyers, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.

It is a weaker fit for yield-focused investors — other options likely serve them better. CCR (Core Central Region) location with rental demand profile worth running through our Rental Yield Calculator.


Verdict

CAIRNHILL CREST is a freehold development in District 9 (CCR), with 248 units, offering a gross yield of 2.3%.

At ~$2,321 psf, it reflects its premium CCR positioning.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

Weighing CAIRNHILL CREST against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:

  • Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (1.3 km away), an upgrader gap of about $2,600,000
  • Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.6 km away), an upgrader gap of about $2,800,000
  • Bukit Merah — 4-room average $894,787 (1.8 km away), an upgrader gap of about $2,800,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for CAIRNHILL CREST?
The 12-month average is approximately $2,321 psf.
Is CAIRNHILL CREST freehold?
Yes, CAIRNHILL CREST is a freehold property.
What is the rental yield for CAIRNHILL CREST?
The estimated gross yield is 2.3%.
Which MRT is nearest to CAIRNHILL CREST?
The nearest is Somerset MRT at 560m.

Sources & Next Steps

Methodology & Sources

This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.

Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.

  • Sales data: 45 transactions
  • Rental data: 446 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.

Data as of July 2026

Latest recorded data point: Jul 2026 · 45 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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