Overview & Key Facts
CAVENAGH GARDENS is a freehold condominium at CAVENAGH ROAD in District 9 (CCR), developed by , comprising 172 units, completed in 1975.
Location & Connectivity
CAVENAGH GARDENS is approximately 520m from Somerset MRT station, with 16 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset | North-South Line | 520m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | North-South Line | 850m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | North-East Line | 850m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | Circle Line | 850m |
| Little India | North-East Line | 950m |
| Little India | Downtown Line | 950m |
Schools & Education
17 schools within 2 km (3 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 110m |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 880m |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 980m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1 km |
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 1.3 km |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 1.3 km |
| Kheng Cheng School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Singapore Management University | Tertiary | 1.3 km |
Unit Mix & Pricing
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 12 | $1,483 psf | $1,711,481 |
| 4 BR | 17 | $1,552 psf | $2,406,235 |
Market Position
CAVENAGH GARDENS has recorded 29 sales at an average price of $2,118,751.
Price Appreciation
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $1,409 psf | — |
| 2022 | 4 | $1,450 psf | ↑ 3.0% |
| 2023 | 6 | $1,545 psf | ↑ 6.5% |
| 2024 | 13 | $1,524 psf | ↓ 1.4% |
| 2025 | 4 | $1,623 psf | ↑ 6.5% |
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CAVENAGH GARDENS prices sit at a fresh series high after a 6.5% gain on the prior period, now 15.2% 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 |
What Could Work Against You
- Only 1 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.
- Completed in 1975, the development is over 51 years old — budget for rising maintenance, dated M&E systems, and the possibility that value increasingly rests on en-bloc potential rather than the units themselves.
Best suited for
Who This Actually Suits
Buyers most likely to be happy here: car-owning households, international school families, long-term hold (10+ yr) and freehold / generational hold. At ~517m from the nearest MRT, this property suits households with a car who value arterial road access over transit proximity.
en-bloc speculators and foreign / absd-aware buyers should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.
yield-focused investors and resort facilities should probably look elsewhere. CCR (Core Central Region) location with rental demand profile worth running through our Rental Yield Calculator.
Verdict
CAVENAGH GARDENS is a freehold development in District 9 (CCR), with 172 units, offering a gross yield of 2.3%.
At ~$1,623 psf, it reflects its premium CCR positioning.
Explore the full CAVENAGH GARDENS dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing CAVENAGH GARDENS against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (1 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,050,000
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.4 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,250,000
- Bukit Merah — 4-room average $894,787 (1.8 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,200,000
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- CAVENAGH GARDENS 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: 29 transactions
- Rental data: 232 leases
- Source: URA REALIS
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: Aug 2025 · 29 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats