RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Cairnhill Nine — Grade B
RPS score 6.35/10 · D09 · Orchard, River Valley · 268 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
99YR · CapitaLand · TOP 2016
Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: MRT access, schools. Key weaknesses: future transformation, capital appreciation.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 3/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 8/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 8/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 9/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 5/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 8/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 4/10
Avg Ann. of +0.43% — below-median performance vs same-vintage peers (27th percentile of 2016-era cohort).
3 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (JUNIOR) at 0.76km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.
268 units — good project size supporting active resale market and adequate facilities.
400m from Somerset Mrt Stn (NS23) — direct, walk-in MRT access. Strong commuter appeal.
Rental yield of 3.37% — above-average income return.
99YR tenure — about 87 years remaining — no near-term decay concern.
Limited future-catalyst exposure — nearest is Newton–Orchard mixed-use precinct at 1.06km, far enough that the impact on this project is modest.
Primary schools within 1km: Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), ST. Margaret's School (Primary), River Valley Primary School.
The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
Cairnhill Nine scores 6.35 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade B, ranking 784th of 2,357 resale condos scored in Singapore and 27th of 205 in District 9 (Orchard, River Valley). Its strongest factors are MRT Proximity (9/10) and Primary School Effect (8/10); its weakest is Project's Historical Performance (3/10). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: MRT access, schools. Key weaknesses: future transformation, capital appreciation.
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RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at Cairnhill Nine
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 6 resale transactions, median $2,429 psf, median price $2.17M. Median PSF is down 4.7% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,548 psf).
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | 1 | $2,497 psf | $2.58M |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | 3 | $2,361 psf | $1.75M |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | 1 | $2,768 psf | $2.95M |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | 1 | $2,243 psf | $1.33M |
| 12-month total | 6 | $2,429 psf | $2.17M |
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 Nine: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 784th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is Cairnhill Nine a good buy in 2026?
- Cairnhill Nine scores 6.35/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade B), which places it 784th of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 27th of 205 in District 9 (Orchard, River Valley). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: MRT access, schools. Key weaknesses: future transformation, 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 Nine?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 6 resale transactions at Cairnhill Nine, at a median of $2,429 psf and a median price of $2.17M (range $2,243 psf to $2,768 psf). The median PSF is down 4.7% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,548 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 Nine from the nearest MRT station?
- Cairnhill Nine is about 400m from Somerset MRT (NS23), scoring 9/10 on the MRT Proximity factor (13% of the RPS score). Distances are straight-line, and confirmed upcoming stations are also considered.
- How does Cairnhill Nine compare with Fraser Place Robertson Walk?
- Fraser Place Robertson Walk is the project scored next to Cairnhill Nine on the District 9 ranking: 6.37 (Grade B) against Cairnhill Nine's 6.35 (Grade B). Cairnhill Nine scores higher on Rental Yield (5 vs 1) and Primary School Effect (8 vs 7); Fraser Place Robertson Walk scores higher on Project's Historical Performance (3 vs 5) and Tenure (8 vs 10).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of Cairnhill Nine?
- 3 primary schools are within 1km of Cairnhill Nine: Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), ST. Margaret's School (Primary), River Valley Primary School. 3 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (JUNIOR) at 0.76km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families. Cairnhill Nine scores 8/10 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 Nine, and how big is the project?
- Cairnhill Nine is 99-year leasehold, completed in 2016, has 268 units, developed by CapitaLand. 99YR tenure — about 87 years remaining — no near-term decay concern. 268 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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