THE CATHAY RESIDENCE is a 80-year balance leasehold development along MOUNT SOPHIA in District 9 (Orchard / River Valley), part of the CCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 76 units and is TOP 2007.
This profile draws on 0 recorded transactions from URA REALIS to frame the project's character: who actually lives here, who buys here, and where the pricing sits relative to immediate alternatives. For the broader district context, see the Singapore price-heatmap map.
At roughly 19 years from TOP, THE CATHAY RESIDENCE is in mature-resale territory: a clear track record on capital appreciation, defined renovation and refurbishment cycles, and lease-decay considerations starting to enter the picture (if leasehold).
Within District 9 (Orchard / River Valley), the immediate context for THE CATHAY RESIDENCE is shaped by the broader URA Master Plan zoning for the area, ongoing or planned infrastructure (MRT extensions, expressway changes, school relocations), and the supply pipeline of nearby launches. See the URA Master Plan 2019 for the precinct-specific land-use overlay before underwriting medium-term capital appreciation.
We track 0 sales and 248 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the THE CATHAY RESIDENCE dashboard.
- · CCR · D9 · 76 units
About THE CATHAY RESIDENCE
THE CATHAY RESIDENCE is a condominium, located at MOUNT SOPHIA in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) (Core Central Region), developed by CATHAY ORGANISATION HOLDINGS LTD, comprising 76 residential units, completed in 2007.
With approximately 80 years remaining on its 99-year lease, the property qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.
Rental Market Overview
THE CATHAY RESIDENCE has recorded 248 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $5,356/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 241 | $5,299/mo | $3,874/mo | $6,988/mo |
| 3 BR | 3 | $6,325/mo | $5,458/mo | $6,958/mo |
| 4 BR | 4 | $8,069/mo | $6,850/mo | $8,942/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 61 | $4,685/mo |
| 2022 | 52 | $5,237/mo |
| 2023 | 52 | $5,671/mo |
| 2024 | 37 | $5,624/mo |
| 2025 | 39 | $5,782/mo |
| 2026 | 7 | $5,969/mo |
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Competing Condos in District 9
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | 540 | $2,728 psf | 580 |
| RIVER GREEN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | 524 | $3,138 psf | 491 |
| RIVER MODERN | 99 years leasehold | — | $3,239 psf | 421 |
| THE AVENIR | Freehold | 376 | $3,190 psf | 322 |
| KOPAR AT NEWTON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | 378 | $2,511 psf | 251 |
Location Map
Map shows THE CATHAY RESIDENCE (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- THE CATHAY RESIDENCE
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- Bencoolen MRT
- Bras Basah MRT
- Singapore Management University
- Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
- School of the Arts
Nearby MRT Stations
THE CATHAY RESIDENCE is 250m from Dhoby Ghaut MRT (North-South Line), with 17 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhoby Ghaut | NS24 | North-South Line | 250m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | NE6 | North-East Line | 250m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | CC1 | Circle Line | 250m |
| Bencoolen | DT21 | Downtown Line | 270m |
| Bras Basah | CC2 | Circle Line | 450m |
| Rochor | DT13 | Downtown Line | 700m |
| Little India | NE7 | North-East Line | 780m |
| Little India | DT12 | Downtown Line | 780m |
Nearby Schools
There are 14 schools within 2 km of THE CATHAY RESIDENCE, including 5 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Management University | Tertiary | 400m |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | Tertiary | 520m |
| School of the Arts | Jc | 640m |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 870m |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 890m |
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 1.2 km |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| Kheng Cheng School | Primary | 1.6 km |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 1.6 km |
| St. Andrew's Junior School | Primary | 1.6 km |
| St. Andrew's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| St. Andrew's Junior College | Jc | 1.6 km |
Adequate lease horizon. Around 80 years of remaining lease keeps CPF eligibility intact and supports standard 30-year loan tenor for most buyer profiles. Within a 5-10 year hold, lease-decay effects are negligible; beyond that, monitor the year-60 threshold for CPF usage caps.
Genuine walk-to-MRT access. Dhoby Ghaut sits about 0.25km away — true walking distance, not the elastic 800m claim that some listings stretch. For tenants and commuter-owners, this anchors rental demand and supports a steady capital-value floor across cycles.
Boutique character. With 76 units, THE CATHAY RESIDENCE keeps a low-density character — fewer residents per facility, quieter corridors, more curated common spaces. Suits buyers prioritising unit-interior quality and neighbour proximity over deep facilities breadth.
School-belt proximity. Singapore Management University sits about 0.40km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
Lease-decay clock to monitor. Remaining lease is comfortably above critical CPF thresholds but already in the band where 10-15 year holds materially compress the next buyer's CPF eligibility. Plan exit timing with this in mind rather than assuming open-ended hold optionality.
Thin transaction history. With only 0 recorded sales, comparable-sales analysis is fragile — a single outlier transaction can skew the apparent price level by 5-10%. Triangulate with nearby district comparables rather than rely on within-project averages alone.
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Composite assessment: THE CATHAY RESIDENCE benefits from MRT proximity but the lease horizon or district position requires careful exit-timing planning. Active management of the hold matters more than passive accumulation. 0 transactions in URA REALIS provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 5-8 years with monitored exit windows. Cross-reference per-bedroom net yield against district comparables via the compare-tool, model monthly cash-flow with the mortgage calculator, and confirm your effective BSD+ABSD cost using the stamp-duty calculator before finalising. This profile is informational; not a personal investment recommendation.
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Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Rental data: 248 lease records analysed
- Gross yield = (avg monthly rent × 12) / avg sale price
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
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