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Completed 1978

Cairnhill Plaza

D09 · Orchard / River Valley · 53 Cairnhill Road

A 204-unit freehold apartment in D09, completed in 1978. Developed by United Overseas Land Ltd.

Source: Condo master (URA caveats); URA transactions, Nov 2026

Freehold
Tenure
$1,909
Avg $psf, 12 months
2
Sales, 12 months
1978
Completed

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02 — Prices

Cairnhill Plaza prices

Last 12 months
2
Sales
$1,909
Average $psf
$1,885 – $1,933
$psf range
$5.38M – $5.45M
Price range
By unit size
Last 3 years
SizeSalesAvg $psfAvg pricePrice range
2,000–2,499 sq ft2 sales$2,007 psfAvg $4.6M$4.25M – $4.95M
2,500–3,499 sq ft8 sales$1,906 psfAvg $5.53M$5M – $7.5M
Average $psf by year
In 2025, sales here averaged $1,980 psf, 28% below the D09 average of $2,748 psf for private homes (condos, apartments and ECs).
This condoD09 average
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YearThis condoD09 average
2026$1,909$2,803
2025$1,980$2,748
2024$1,900$2,410
2023$1,938$2,567
2022$1,821$2,490
2021$1,781$2,450
2020$1,540$2,254
2019$1,599$2,358
2018$1,656$2,424
2017$1,369$2,064
2016$1,336$2,177
2015$1,498$1,930
Sales by year
96 sales since 2007; the busiest year was 2007 with 14. The 2026 bar covers Jan–Nov.
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YearResaleTotal
202622
202533
202455
202344
202233
202133
202033
20191010
201833
20171010
201644
201544
201433
201322
201266
201144
201066
200922
200855
20071414
Sales in the last two years
5 sales, newest first. Units show the floor only.
DateUnitSizePrice$psfType
12 Oct 2026#23-XX2,820 sq ft$5.45M$1,933 psfResale
24 Jun 2026#10-XX2,852 sq ft$5.38M$1,885 psfResale
31 Oct 2025#02-XX2,293 sq ft$4.25M$1,854 psfResale
29 Aug 2025#29-XX2,293 sq ft$4.95M$2,159 psfResale
25 Apr 2025#17-XX2,852 sq ft$5.5M$1,928 psfResale
Compared with nearby condos

Prices by bedroom type are based on matching sales to unit sizes.

Source: URA caveats, Nov 2026. The 2026 averages cover Jan–Nov.

03 — Rent

Cairnhill Plaza rent

Leases starting Sep 2025–Aug 2026
46
Leases
$8,500
Median rent a month

D09 median rent: $5,800 a month; est. gross yield 2.3%.

By bedroom type
TypeLeasesMedian rentMiddle halfD09 median
2-Bedroom21 leases$8,000 median$7,400 – $8,500D09 $5,400
3-Bedroom17 leases$9,800 median$8,500 – $10,750D09 $8,000
4-Bedroom8 leases$11,800 median$11,275 – $12,725D09 $11,300
Rent and yield compared with nearby condos

Estimated gross yield: a year of median rent (leases starting Sep 2025–Aug 2026) over the average sale price of the last 12 months, before costs. No yield is shown with fewer than 3 sales in the year. Rents and sale prices both cover roughly the last 12 months, so read the yield as a guide to that year rather than an exact figure. A higher yield often reflects a lower price, such as an older lease, rather than a better buy.

Source: URA rental contracts, Aug 2026

04 — Unit mix

Cairnhill Plaza floor plans by bedroom type

3 layouts. Pick a type to see its floor plans.

Source: Developer floor plans; bedroom counts read by Stacked

05 — Location

Near Cairnhill Plaza

MRT stations
NSDT Newton 830 m · 10 min walk
NSTE Orchard 1.0 km · 12 min walk
NS Somerset 1.1 km · 13 min walk
NECCNS Dhoby Ghaut 1.6 km · 19 min walk

Walking times and distances are estimates from OneMap walking routes; a station without a walking time shows the straight-line distance. Check OneMap for your exact route.

Primary schools
Within 1 km
Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Popular 530 m · 12 min walk
Within 2 km
St. Margaret's School (Primary)Popular 1.0 km · 37 min walk
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Popular 1.3 km · 20 min walk
River Valley Primary School 1.4 km · 24 min walk
St. Joseph's Institution Junior 1.6 km · 27 min walk
Farrer Park Primary School 1.7 km · 31 min walk
Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary SchoolPopular 1.8 km · 29 min walk

Distances are straight-line, which is what the 1 km and 2 km bands refer to; walking times are estimates from OneMap walking routes. Check the MOE website for confirmation.

Everyday amenities
Park Istana Park 1.4 km · 16 min
Clinic Chestmed 890 m · 11 min
Supermarket Cold Storage / Giant 580 m · 7 min
Hawker centre Newton Food Centre 800 m · 10 min
Map of the area around Cairnhill Plaza, with nearby MRT stations and primary schools
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Source: OneMap walking routes, Nov 2026

06 — Nearby

Condos and supply around Cairnhill Plaza

Upcoming supply
Peck Hay Road320 m · about 299 units · 0.55 ha Awarded · $20,076 psm GFA · Jun 2026
Orchard Boulevard780 m · about 106 units · 0.34 ha Tender closed
Orchard Boulevard780 m · about 273 units · 0.7 ha Awarded · $17,403 psm GFA · Feb 2024
River Valley Green (Parcel C)1.5 km · about 447 units · 1.15 ha Awarded · $18,622 psm GFA · Jun 2026

Source: URA transactions; URA land sales; OneMap distances, Nov 2026

07 — From Stacked

Read more about Cairnhill Plaza

12 more articles mention Cairnhill Plaza.

Source: Stacked Homes editorial

08 — FAQ

Questions about Cairnhill Plaza

Is Cairnhill Plaza freehold?

Yes. Cairnhill Plaza is a freehold apartment.

When was Cairnhill Plaza completed?

1978.

How many units does Cairnhill Plaza have?

204 units, up to 30 storeys.

What is the price psf at Cairnhill Plaza?

2 sales in the last 12 months averaged $1,909 psf, ranging from $1,885 to $1,933 psf.

What did the latest sale go for?

A 2,820 sq ft unit sold for $5.45M ($1,933 psf) on 12 Oct 2026.

How much is the rent at Cairnhill Plaza?

Leases starting Sep 2025–Aug 2026 had a median rent of $8,500 a month ($8,000 for a 2-bedroom, $9,800 for a 3-bedroom and $11,800 for a 4-bedroom).

What is the nearest MRT station?

Newton (NS, DT), a 10-minute walk (830 m). Orchard (NS, TE) is 1.0 km away.

Which primary schools are within 1 km?

Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), 530 m away.

Who developed Cairnhill Plaza?

United Overseas Land Ltd.

Answers generated from the data on this page, Nov 2026