CAIRNHILL PLAZA Review

Condo Review 4 min read Last reviewed
District 9 · Freehold · Completed 1978
~$1,980Avg PSF (12-month)
204Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
7.6
Investment
6.7
En-Bloc Potential
6.2
ShiokNest Score
6.4

Overview & Key Facts

CAIRNHILL PLAZA is a freehold condominium at CAIRNHILL ROAD in District 9 (CCR), developed by UNITED OVERSEAS LAND LTD, comprising 204 units, completed in 1978.

Developer
UNITED OVERSEAS LAND LTD
Tenure
Freehold
Total units
204
TOP year
1978
District
9 — CCR
Street
CAIRNHILL ROAD

Location & Connectivity

CAIRNHILL PLAZA is approximately 620m from Orchard MRT station, with 12 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near CAIRNHILL PLAZA
StationLineDistance
OrchardNorth-South Line620m
OrchardThomson-East Coast Line620m
SomersetNorth-South Line650m
Orchard BoulevardThomson-East Coast Line760m
NewtonNorth-South Line850m
NewtonDowntown Line850m

Schools & Education

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

Schools near CAIRNHILL PLAZA
SchoolTypeDistance
St. Anthony's Primary SchoolPrimary430m
ACS (Junior)Primary560m
St. Margaret's Primary SchoolPrimary1.1 km
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary1.1 km
ISS International School (Preston)International1.1 km
St. Margaret's Secondary SchoolSecondary1.1 km
ISS International School (Paterson)International1.1 km
Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary)Primary1.1 km

Market Position

CAIRNHILL PLAZA has recorded 18 sales at an average price of $5,058,933.

CAIRNHILL PLAZA sits at the 26th percentile of District 9 condo PSF.
$1,980 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$5,058,933
Avg Price
2.0%
Gross Yield
18
Total Sales

Price Appreciation

PSF trend for CAIRNHILL PLAZA
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
20213$1,781 psf
20223$1,821 psf↑ 2.3%
20234$1,938 psf↑ 6.4%
20245$1,900 psf↓ 2.0%
20253$1,980 psf↑ 4.2%

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The latest reading marks the highest point in this series — CAIRNHILL PLAZA prices have climbed 11.2% 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 2 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.
  • At 48+ years of age, upkeep costs trend upward and renovation budgets matter; some owners here are effectively holding an en-bloc option.

Who This Actually Suits

Buyers most likely to be happy here: multi-generational families, car-owning households, p1 school balloting families and yield-focused investors. Larger unit configurations or dual-key layouts make this viable for 3-generation households.

foreign / absd-aware buyers should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.


Verdict

CAIRNHILL PLAZA is a freehold development in District 9 (CCR), with 204 units, offering a gross yield of 2.0%.

At ~$1,980 psf, it reflects its premium CCR positioning.

Explore the full CAIRNHILL PLAZA dashboard for interactive analytics.

HDB Alternatives Nearby

Weighing CAIRNHILL PLAZA 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 $3,950,000
  • Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.6 km away), an upgrader gap of about $4,200,000
  • Bukit Merah — 4-room average $894,787 (1.8 km away), an upgrader gap of about $4,150,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for CAIRNHILL PLAZA?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,980 psf.
Is CAIRNHILL PLAZA freehold?
Yes, CAIRNHILL PLAZA is a freehold property.
What is the rental yield for CAIRNHILL PLAZA?
The estimated gross yield is 2.0%.
Which MRT is nearest to CAIRNHILL PLAZA?
The nearest is Orchard MRT at 620m.

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: 18 transactions
  • Rental data: 246 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of October 2025

Latest recorded data point: Oct 2025 · 18 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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