District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) — May 2026 Digest

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Source: URA REALIS
TL;DR
District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) monthly digest for May 2026. 64 sales at avg PSF $2,523 psf.

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Key Takeaways
  • Sales volume: 64 transactions
  • Average PSF: $2,523 psf (↓ 6.2% MoM)
  • Rental volume: 602 leases, avg $6,744/mo
  • CCR · D9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley)
Avg PSF
$2,523 psf -6.2% MoM
Sales
64
Avg Price
$3,201,778
New Leases
602

Monthly Overview

District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) recorded 64 sales transactions in May 2026 at an average PSF of $2,523 psf. The rental market saw 602 new leases.

property dropped 6.2% to $938 psf, suggesting a notable pullback. Volume slumped to just 64 in this period, a 51% drop from the trailing average — thin liquidity.

Notable Transactions

The highest-value transactions in District 9 during May 2026.

Notable transactions D9 — May 2026
PropertyPricePSFTypeSale Type
THE MARQ ON PATERSON HILL$14,250,000$4,662 psf5 BRResale
RESIDENCES AT EMERALD HILL$11,118,720$1,920 psf5 BRResale
NEW FUTURA$7,500,000$4,099 psf4 BRResale
RIVER MODERN$6,147,000$3,359 psf4 BRNew Sale
THE LIGHT @ CAIRNHILL$5,880,000$2,406 psf5 BRResale

Most Active Condos

Condos with the highest transaction volume in District 9.

Most active condos D9
PropertyTransactionsAvg PSF
OUE TWIN PEAKS5$2,231 psf
BELLE VUE RESIDENCES4$2,190 psf
IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES4$3,013 psf
RIVER MODERN2$3,464 psf
MARTIN MODERN2$2,961 psf
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Recent PSF Trend (6 Months)

6-month PSF trend D9
PeriodVolumeAvg PSF
2025-1256$2,507 psf
2026-0152$2,578 psf
2026-0267$2,510 psf
2026-03476$3,140 psf
2026-0476$2,691 psf
2026-0564$2,523 psf

District 9 prices have cooled 19.7% from the 2026-03 peak, yet remain 0.6% above where the series began in 2025-12.

Bedroom Distribution

4 BR units dominated with 23.4% of transactions in District 9 during May 2026.

Bedroom distribution D9 — May 2026
Unit TypeTransactionsAvg PSF
4 BR15$2,571 psf
3 BR14$2,582 psf
1 BR13$2,283 psf
5 BR9$2,504 psf
2 BR8$2,775 psf
Studio5$2,470 psf
ℹ Market Context
District 9 averaged $2,523 psf in May 2026, which is 25.3% above the city-wide average of $2,014 psf.

FAQ

How many transactions were recorded in District 9 in May 2026?
District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) recorded 64 sales transactions in May 2026.
What was the average PSF in District 9 in May 2026?
The average price per square foot was $2,523 psf in District 9 during May 2026.
Which condo had the most transactions in District 9?
The most active condo was OUE TWIN PEAKS with 5 transactions.

Methodology & Sources

Figures below are drawn from May 2026 and revised every month.

Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.

We report medians (not means) so a single outlier transaction cannot skew district-level figures. PSF = price per square foot.

Data as of May 2026

Latest recorded data point: May 2026 · 64 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats