RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Cairnhill Crest — Grade B
RPS score 5.53/10 · D09 · Orchard, River Valley · 248 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · City Developments Limited · TOP 2004
Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: total returns, capital appreciation.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 1/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 7/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 8/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 8/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 3/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 4/10
Avg Ann. of +1.39% — bottom 5% within its 2004-era cohort. Weak capital appreciation, even when judged against vintage peers.
2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (JUNIOR) at 0.46km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.
248 units — good project size supporting active resale market and adequate facilities.
0.60km from Somerset Mrt Stn (NS23) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.
Rental yield of 2.55% — below-average income return.
Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value.
Limited future-catalyst exposure — nearest is Newton–Orchard mixed-use precinct at 0.84km, far enough that the impact on this project is modest.
Primary schools within 1km: Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), ST. Margaret's School (Primary).
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The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
Cairnhill Crest scores 5.53 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade B, ranking 1517th of 2,357 resale condos scored in Singapore and 103rd of 205 in District 9 (Orchard, River Valley). Its strongest factors are Tenure (10/10) and Project Size (8/10); its weakest is Project's Historical Performance (1/10). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: total returns, capital appreciation.
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RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at Cairnhill Crest
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 7 resale transactions, median $2,416 psf, median price $4.35M. Median PSF is up 9.8% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,200 psf).
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | 1 | $2,236 psf | $4.50M |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | 2 | $2,361 psf | $3.77M |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | 3 | $2,429 psf | $4.35M |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | 1 | $2,463 psf | $4.27M |
| 12-month total | 7 | $2,416 psf | $4.35M |
Aggregates of URA REALIS resale caveats (data to September 2026). A specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition — for a unit-level read, use the Resale Price Check.
Cairnhill Crest: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 1517th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is Cairnhill Crest a good buy in 2026?
- Cairnhill Crest scores 5.53/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade B), which places it 1517th of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 103rd of 205 in District 9 (Orchard, River Valley). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: total returns, capital appreciation. RPS scores project-level demand fundamentals — not a specific unit or its asking price — so read the grade as a screen: it tells you whether the drivers of resale demand are present, and the price you pay still decides the outcome.
- What is the average PSF at Cairnhill Crest?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 7 resale transactions at Cairnhill Crest, at a median of $2,416 psf and a median price of $4.35M (range $2,236 psf to $2,510 psf). The median PSF is up 9.8% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,200 psf). Figures are aggregates of caveats lodged with URA; a specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition.
- How far is Cairnhill Crest from the nearest MRT station?
- Cairnhill Crest is about 600m from Somerset MRT (NS23), scoring 8/10 on the MRT Proximity factor (13% of the RPS score). Distances are straight-line, and confirmed upcoming stations are also considered.
- How does Cairnhill Crest compare with Wilkie Court?
- Wilkie Court is the project scored next to Cairnhill Crest on the District 9 ranking: 5.54 (Grade B) against Cairnhill Crest's 5.53 (Grade B). Cairnhill Crest scores higher on Project Size (8 vs 3); Wilkie Court scores higher on Project's Historical Performance (1 vs 4) and Rental Yield (3 vs 4).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of Cairnhill Crest?
- 2 primary schools are within 1km of Cairnhill Crest: Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), ST. Margaret's School (Primary). 2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (JUNIOR) at 0.46km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families. Cairnhill Crest scores 7/10 on the Primary School Effect factor (20% of the RPS score), which weights each school by its recent P1 ballot demand.
- What is the tenure of Cairnhill Crest, and how big is the project?
- Cairnhill Crest is freehold, completed in 2004, has 248 units, developed by City Developments Limited. Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value. 248 units — good project size supporting active resale market and adequate facilities. Tenure carries 10% of the RPS score and Project Size 16%.
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