RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
The Laurels @ Cairnhill Road — Grade B
RPS score 5.53/10 · D09 · Orchard, River Valley · 229 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · SING HOLDINGS (CAIRNHILL) PTE LTD · TOP 1975
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 -0.47% — bottom 4% within its 1975-era cohort. Weak capital appreciation, even when judged against vintage peers.
2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (JUNIOR) at 0.64km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.
229 units — good project size supporting active resale market and adequate facilities.
0.53km from Somerset Mrt Stn (NS23) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.
Rental yield of 2.80% — 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 0.92km, 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
The Laurels @ Cairnhill Road 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 The Laurels @ Cairnhill Road
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 7 resale transactions, median $2,861 psf, median price $2.58M. Median PSF is up 1.4% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,822 psf).
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | 1 | $3,029 psf | $3.98M |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | 3 | $2,765 psf | $2.58M |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | 1 | $2,897 psf | $2.90M |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | 2 | $2,807 psf | $2.48M |
| 12-month total | 7 | $2,861 psf | $2.58M |
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.
The Laurels @ Cairnhill Road: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 1517th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is The Laurels @ Cairnhill Road a good buy in 2026?
- The Laurels @ Cairnhill Road 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 The Laurels @ Cairnhill Road?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 7 resale transactions at The Laurels @ Cairnhill Road, at a median of $2,861 psf and a median price of $2.58M (range $2,749 psf to $3,029 psf). The median PSF is up 1.4% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,822 psf). Figures are aggregates of caveats lodged with URA; a specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition.
- How far is The Laurels @ Cairnhill Road from the nearest MRT station?
- The Laurels @ Cairnhill Road is about 530m 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 The Laurels @ Cairnhill Road compare with Residences @ Emerald Hill?
- Residences @ Emerald Hill is the project scored next to The Laurels @ Cairnhill Road on the District 9 ranking: 5.53 (Grade B) against The Laurels @ Cairnhill Road's 5.53 (Grade B). The Laurels @ Cairnhill Road scores higher on Project Size (8 vs 3) and Rental Yield (3 vs 1); Residences @ Emerald Hill scores higher on Project's Historical Performance (1 vs 5).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of The Laurels @ Cairnhill Road?
- 2 primary schools are within 1km of The Laurels @ Cairnhill Road: Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), ST. Margaret's School (Primary). 2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (JUNIOR) at 0.64km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families. The Laurels @ Cairnhill Road 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 The Laurels @ Cairnhill Road, and how big is the project?
- The Laurels @ Cairnhill Road is freehold, completed in 1975, has 229 units, developed by SING HOLDINGS (CAIRNHILL) PTE LTD. Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value. 229 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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