HELIOS RESIDENCES Review

Condo Review 5 min read Last reviewed
District 9 · Freehold · Completed 2011
~$2,477Avg PSF (12-month)
140Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
8.1
Investment
6.4
En-Bloc Potential
4.6
ShiokNest Score
5.2

Overview & Key Facts

HELIOS RESIDENCES is a freehold condominium at CAIRNHILL CIRCLE in District 9 (CCR), developed by WINNERVEST INVESTMENT PTE LTD (WING TAI), comprising 140 units, completed in 2011.

Developer
WINNERVEST INVESTMENT PTE LTD (WING TAI)
Tenure
Freehold
Total units
140
TOP year
2011
District
9 — CCR
Street
CAIRNHILL CIRCLE

Location & Connectivity

HELIOS RESIDENCES is approximately 670m from Somerset MRT station, with 12 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near HELIOS RESIDENCES
StationLineDistance
SomersetNorth-South Line670m
OrchardNorth-South Line710m
OrchardThomson-East Coast Line710m
NewtonNorth-South Line800m
NewtonDowntown Line800m
Orchard BoulevardThomson-East Coast Line860m

Schools & Education

19 schools within 2 km (3 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near HELIOS RESIDENCES
SchoolTypeDistance
St. Anthony's Primary SchoolPrimary480m
ACS (Junior)Primary490m
St. Margaret's Primary SchoolPrimary970m
St. Margaret's Secondary SchoolSecondary1 km
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary1.1 km
Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary)Primary1.1 km
ISS International School (Preston)International1.2 km
ISS International School (Paterson)International1.2 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for HELIOS RESIDENCES
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
3 BR15$2,371 psf$3,067,600
4 BR10$2,389 psf$4,016,289
5+ BR8$2,441 psf$4,785,000

Market Position

HELIOS RESIDENCES has recorded 33 sales at an average price of $3,771,421.

HELIOS RESIDENCES sits at the 70th percentile of District 9 condo PSF.
$2,477 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$3,771,421
Avg Price
2.6%
Gross Yield
33
Total Sales

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

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

Per-bedroom gross yield at HELIOS RESIDENCES
TypeAvg RentAvg PriceGross Yield
3 BR$9,114/mo$3,067,6003.57%
4 BR$9,207/mo$4,016,2892.75%

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Price Appreciation

PSF trend for HELIOS RESIDENCES
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
20212$2,300 psf
202211$2,302 psf↑ 0.1%
20234$2,429 psf↑ 5.6%
20244$2,408 psf↓ 0.9%
20259$2,446 psf↑ 1.6%
20263$2,569 psf↑ 5.0%

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The latest reading marks the highest point in this series — HELIOS RESIDENCES prices have climbed 11.7% 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 6 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.

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 ~675m from the nearest MRT, this property suits households with a car who value arterial road access over transit proximity.

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

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


Verdict

HELIOS RESIDENCES is a freehold development in District 9 (CCR), with 140 units, offering a gross yield of 2.6%.

At ~$2,477 psf, it reflects its premium CCR positioning.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

Weighing HELIOS RESIDENCES 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 $2,700,000
  • Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.6 km away), an upgrader gap of about $2,900,000
  • Bukit Merah — 4-room average $894,787 (1.9 km away), an upgrader gap of about $2,900,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for HELIOS RESIDENCES?
The 12-month average is approximately $2,477 psf.
Is HELIOS RESIDENCES freehold?
Yes, HELIOS RESIDENCES is a freehold property.
What is the rental yield for HELIOS RESIDENCES?
The estimated gross yield is 2.6%.
Which MRT is nearest to HELIOS RESIDENCES?
The nearest is Somerset MRT at 670m.

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: 33 transactions
  • Rental data: 227 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of June 2026

Latest recorded data point: Jun 2026 · 33 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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