Overview & Key Facts
CAIRNHILL NINE is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2014 condominium at CAIRNHILL ROAD in District 9 (CCR), developed by CH RESIDENTIAL PTE LTD, comprising 268 units, completed in 2016.
Location & Connectivity
CAIRNHILL NINE is approximately 350m from Somerset MRT station, with 14 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset | North-South Line | 350m |
| Orchard | North-South Line | 630m |
| Orchard | Thomson-East Coast Line | 630m |
| Orchard Boulevard | Thomson-East Coast Line | 710m |
| Great World | Thomson-East Coast Line | 970m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | North-South Line | 1.1 km |
Schools & Education
18 schools within 2 km (3 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 520m |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 680m |
| Kheng Cheng School | Primary | 1 km |
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 1.1 km |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| ISS International School (Preston) | International | 1.3 km |
| Chatsworth International School (Orchard) | International | 1.3 km |
| ISS International School (Paterson) | International | 1.3 km |
Unit Mix & Pricing
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 5 | $2,542 psf | $1,541,000 |
| 2 BR | 9 | $2,485 psf | $1,836,500 |
| 3 BR | 13 | $2,498 psf | $2,599,077 |
| 4 BR | 1 | $2,604 psf | $3,980,000 |
| 5+ BR | 2 | $2,134 psf | $7,450,000 |
Market Position
CAIRNHILL NINE has recorded 30 sales at an average price of $2,563,383.
Rental Yield by Bedroom Type
Blended yield hides the spread between unit sizes — smaller units at CAIRNHILL NINE typically rent harder per dollar of purchase price:
| Type | Avg Rent | Avg Price | Gross Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | $5,680/mo | $1,541,000 | 4.42% |
| 2 BR | $7,750/mo | $1,836,500 | 5.06% |
| 4 BR | $11,317/mo | $3,980,000 | 3.41% |
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Price Appreciation
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $2,305 psf | — |
| 2022 | 5 | $2,493 psf | ↑ 8.2% |
| 2023 | 5 | $2,487 psf | ↓ 0.2% |
| 2024 | 3 | $2,521 psf | ↑ 1.4% |
| 2025 | 9 | $2,521 psf | ↑ 0.0% |
| 2026 | 4 | $2,512 psf | ↓ 0.4% |
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CAIRNHILL NINE prices are holding within 0.4% of the 2025 peak, 9.0% above the 2021 starting level.
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
| Condo | Tenure | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | $2,730 psf | 584 |
| RIVER GREEN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $3,138 psf | 493 |
| RIVER MODERN | 99 years leasehold | $3,242 psf | 426 |
| THE AVENIR | Freehold | $3,191 psf | 323 |
| KOPAR AT NEWTON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | $2,512 psf | 256 |
Lease Analysis
With 87 years remaining on its 99-year lease, CAIRNHILL NINE still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.
What Could Work Against You
- Only 9 transactions were recorded in the past 12 months, so the price figures here rest on a thin sample — a single outlier deal can move the averages.
Best suited for
Who This Actually Suits
The profile fits mrt-walkable commuters, yield-focused investors and cpf-only buyers best. Located ~353m from Somerset MRT, this property is a comfortable daily walk for transit commuters.
long-term hold (10+ yr), foreign / absd-aware buyers and first-time hdb upgraders should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.
quiet sanctuary seekers and freehold / generational hold should probably look elsewhere. Lower ambient noise than typical urban density — verify in person at peak hours.
Verdict
CAIRNHILL NINE is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2014 development in District 9 (CCR), with 268 units, offering a gross yield of 3.1%.
At ~$2,519 psf, it reflects its premium CCR positioning.
Explore the full CAIRNHILL NINE dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing CAIRNHILL NINE against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (1.4 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,450,000
- Bukit Merah — 4-room average $894,787 (1.5 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,650,000
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.8 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,700,000
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- CAIRNHILL NINE Dashboard — Live charts and analytics
- URA REALIS — Official transaction data
- District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) — District 9 neighbourhood guide
Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Sales data: 30 transactions
- Rental data: 615 leases
- Source: URA REALIS
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: Jun 2026 · 30 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats