Residences At Emerald Hill
Residences At Emerald Hill is a freehold condominium located in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley), part of the Core Central Region (CCR). The development was completed in 2012 and comprises 29 units. This page tracks recorded sale prices, rental contracts and yield trends from URA data.
Overview & Key Facts
RESIDENCES AT EMERALD HILL is a freehold condominium at EMERALD HILL ROAD in District 9 (CCR), developed by LAFE (EMERALD HILL) DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, comprising 29 units, completed in 2012.
Location & Connectivity
RESIDENCES AT EMERALD HILL is approximately 540m from Somerset MRT station, with 13 stations within 1.5 km.
Schools & Education
19 schools within 2 km (4 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 320m |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 670m |
| NPS International School | International | 750m |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 990m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1 km |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Kheng Cheng School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 1.3 km |
Unit Mix & Pricing
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 BR | 1 | $2,335 psf | $3,870,000 |
| 5+ BR | 1 | $1,920 psf | $11,118,720 |
Market Position
RESIDENCES AT EMERALD HILL has recorded 2 sales at an average price of $7,494,360.
Rental Yield by Bedroom Type
Blended yield hides the spread between unit sizes — smaller units at RESIDENCES AT EMERALD HILL typically rent harder per dollar of purchase price. The final column shows monthly rent per $100,000 invested, so unit sizes compare on equal capital:
| Type | Avg Rent | Avg Price | Gross Yield | Rent per $100k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 BR | $8,481/mo | $3,870,000 | 2.63% | $219/mo |
| 5 BR | $19,400/mo | $11,118,720 | 2.09% | $174/mo |
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Price Appreciation
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $2,335 psf | — |
| 2026 | 1 | $1,920 psf | ↓ 17.8% |
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Price Index Check
The ShiokNest Price Index for District 9 reads 102.3 as of June 2026 — up 0.9% year-on-year. The index tracks repeat-sales price movement, so it is less distorted by shifts in what happens to be transacting than a raw average PSF.
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Neighbourhood Comparison
| Condo | Tenure | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | $2,731 psf | 585 |
| RIVER GREEN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $3,139 psf | 494 |
| RIVER MODERN | 99 years leasehold | $3,243 psf | 427 |
| THE AVENIR | Freehold | $3,191 psf | 323 |
| KOPAR AT NEWTON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | $2,512 psf | 256 |
What Could Work Against You
- With just 1 sale in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.
- The 29-unit size cuts both ways: exclusivity, but thinner resale liquidity and higher per-unit maintenance contributions than larger estates.
Best suited for
Who This Actually Suits
Buyers most likely to be happy here: car-owning households, cbd walking distance, p1 school balloting families and international school families. At ~536m from the nearest MRT, this property suits households with a car who value arterial road access over transit proximity.
For en-bloc speculators, foreign / absd-aware buyers and heavy renovation / value seekers, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.
yield-focused investors and resort facilities should probably look elsewhere. CCR (Core Central Region) location with rental demand profile worth running through our Rental Yield Calculator.
Verdict
RESIDENCES AT EMERALD HILL is a freehold development in District 9 (CCR), with 29 units, offering a gross yield of 1.6%.
At ~$1,920 psf, it reflects its premium CCR positioning.
Explore the full RESIDENCES AT EMERALD HILL dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing RESIDENCES AT EMERALD HILL against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (1.2 km away), an upgrader gap of about $6,400,000
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.5 km away), an upgrader gap of about $6,600,000
- Bukit Merah — 4-room average $894,787 (1.8 km away), an upgrader gap of about $6,600,000
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- RESIDENCES AT EMERALD HILL Dashboard — Live charts and analytics
- URA — Official transaction data
- District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) — District 9 neighbourhood guide
Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Sales data: 2 transactions
- Rental data: 82 leases
- Source: URA
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: May 2026 · 2 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats