Hillcrest Arcadia

Entrance of Hillcrest Arcadia
Bottom-up view of Hillcrest Arcadia
Street view of Hillcrest Arcadia
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Sidewalk view of Hillcrest Arcadia
Arcadia Road at daytime

About Hillcrest Arcadia

Hillcrest Arcadia is a 99 years leasehold Generic Condo development located in Bukit Timah, District 11. Completed in 1980, it has a total of 8 blocks within the development and comprises a total of 272 units. It is within walking distance to MRT stations such as Tan Kah Kee MRT and Tan Kah Kee MRT, which provide residents easy access to other areas of Singapore. For young couples or families with children, Hillcrest Arcadia is also close to schools like The Little Things, Brettschneider’s Baking & Cooking School and Raffles Girls' Primary School. If you're wondering about what you can do around the area, residents can head to nearby supermarkets like Cold Storage - Cluny Court and African Market Place for groceries and household products. Never worry about your health emergencies or regular health checkups with access to nearby clinics such as The Japanese Association Clinic, Singapore. Post Box is the nearest post office where you can get your postal services done. For your leisure and entertainment, head down to the local park - The Arcadia back entrance, to enjoy some fresh air.

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Key Property Details

Project Name

Hillcrest Arcadia

Address

251 Arcadia Road, Singapore 289847
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Nearest MRT

Tan Kah Kee MRT

TOP date

1 Jan 1980

Tenure

99 YEARS

Project Size

Small (272 units)

Number of Units

272

District

D11

Neighbourhood

Bukit Timah

Blocks

8

Property type

Generic Condo

Developer

San Ken Hillcrest Pte Ltd

Buildings in Hillcrest Arcadia

  • 251 Arcadia Road289847
  • 251A Arcadia Road289848
  • 253 Arcadia Road289849
  • 255 Arcadia Road289850

Facilities for Hillcrest Arcadia

  • BBQ

    BBQ

  • Clubhouse

    Clubhouse

  • Fitness Corner

    Fitness Corner

  • Gym

    Gym

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Playground

    Playground

  • Sauna

    Sauna

  • Security

    Security

Site Plans

Site plans and elevation charts for Hillcrest Arcadia

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Pricing & Transaction History

Sale transaction history for Hillcrest Arcadia

467 sale transactions

All

Studio

1 BR

2 BR

3 BR

4 BR

5+ BR

Date sold
Block
Unit
Beds
PSF
Area (sqft)
Price sold
03/2026
259
#05-xx
3 BR
S$ 1,256
1,712
S$ 2.150M
03/2026
255
#01-xx
-
S$ 1,497
915
S$ 1.370M
02/2026
257
#07-xx
-
S$ 1,394
1,420
S$ 1.980M
01/2026
259
#09-xx
-
S$ 1,301
1,883
S$ 2.450M
12/2025
257
#11-xx
-
S$ 1,295
1,969
S$ 2.550M
12/2025
253
#0x-xx
-
S$ 1,141
2,454
S$ 2.800M
10/2025
257
#0x-xx
-
S$ 1,267
1,421
S$ 1.800M
09/2025
263
#0x-xx
-
S$ 1,198
2,745
S$ 3.288M
08/2025
257
#1x-xx
-
S$ 1,329
1,798
S$ 2.389M
05/2025
251
#0x-xx
-
S$ 1,228
2,744
S$ 3.370M
03/2025
259
#0x-xx
-
S$ 1,214
700
S$ 850,000
02/2025
255
#0x-xx
-
S$ 1,279
1,798
S$ 2.300M
02/2025
255
#0x-xx
-
S$ 1,320
1,970
S$ 2.600M
02/2025
261
#0x-xx
-
S$ 1,169
1,711
S$ 2.000M
12/2024
255
#0x-xx
-
S$ 1,310
1,969
S$ 2.580M
09/2024
255
#1x-xx
-
S$ 1,346
1,798
S$ 2.420M
08/2024
255
#0x-xx
-
S$ 1,023
958
S$ 980,000
02/2024
259
#1x-xx
-
S$ 1,282
2,324
S$ 2.980M
12/2023
259
#0x-xx
-
S$ 1,232
1,883
S$ 2.320M
11/2023
257
#0x-xx
-
S$ 1,239
1,421
S$ 1.760M

Source: URA, Realis and 99.co

Rent transaction history for Hillcrest Arcadia

681 rent transactions

All

Studio

1 BR

2 BR

3 BR

4 BR

5+ BR

Date
Beds
PSF
Area (sqft)
Price
03/2026
1 BR
S$ 4.15
900-1,000
S$ 3,800
03/2026
3 BR
S$ 3.51
1,700-1,800
S$ 6,000
03/2026
4 BR
S$ 3.15
1,900-2,000
S$ 6,200
02/2026
2 BR
S$ 3.66
1,400-1,500
S$ 5,200
02/2026
1 BR
S$ 4.14
600-700
S$ 2,900
01/2026
1 BR
S$ 3.78
900-1,000
S$ 3,500
01/2026
4 BR
S$ 3.10
2,700-2,800
S$ 8,500
01/2026
4 BR
S$ 3.65
1,900-2,000
S$ 7,200
12/2025
-
S$ 3.20
2,700-2,800
S$ 8,800
12/2025
2 BR
S$ 3.10
1,300-1,400
S$ 4,300
12/2025
4 BR
S$ 3.30
1,900-2,000
S$ 6,500
11/2025
3 BR
S$ 4.09
1,700-1,800
S$ 7,000
11/2025
4 BR
S$ 3.28
2,700-2,800
S$ 9,000
11/2025
4 BR
S$ 3.55
1,900-2,000
S$ 7,000
11/2025
3 BR
S$ 3.33
1,700-1,800
S$ 5,700
11/2025
2 BR
S$ 2.72
1,200-1,300
S$ 3,400
11/2025
4 BR
S$ 3.50
1,900-2,000
S$ 6,900
10/2025
3 BR
S$ 4.09
1,700-1,800
S$ 7,000
10/2025
3 BR
S$ 2.92
1,700-1,800
S$ 5,000
10/2025
1 BR
S$ 3.56
900-1,000
S$ 3,300

Source: URA, Realis and 99.co

Payment structure & financing options

Sale price

S$

S$ 4,158

/month

Principal
S$ 2,283
Interest
S$ 1,875

Downpayment (25%)

S$ 375k

Loan amount (75%)

S$ 1.13m

Tenure (yrs)

5

35

Loan (%)

10

75

Interest (%)

0

5

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Location

Location of Hillcrest Arcadia

Hillcrest Arcadia is located at 251 Arcadia Road in District 11. The nearest MRT station to Hillcrest Arcadia is Tan Kah Kee MRT.

Taxi

Public Transport

Driving

Add locations your travel to frequently to calculate travel time

Changi Airport

3 Transfers

75 mins

S$ 2.15

Raffles Place

3 Transfers

40 mins

S$ 1.50

Orchard Road

3 Transfers

34 mins

S$ 1.25

Amenities nearby Hillcrest Arcadia

Schools

Distance

The Little Things

6 mins (383 m)

Brettschneider’s Baking & Cooking School

6 mins (386 m)

Raffles Girls' Primary School

9 mins (610 m)

MRT Stations

Distance

Tan Kah Kee

1.0 km

Sixth Avenue

1.4 km

Botanic Gardens

1.5 km

Supermarkets

Distance

Cold Storage - Greenwood

6 mins (431 m)

Cold Storage Greenwood Avenue

7 mins (439 m)

African Market Place

1.1 km

Parks

Distance

The Arcadia back entrance

5 mins (309 m)

Adam Park

9 mins (609 m)

End of Lornie trail

1.0 km

Property Insights

Profitability (All time)

8 Profitable transactions
0 Unprofitable transactions

Sale price trend overtime

1M

3M

6M

1Y

5Y

10Y

Last 6 months S$1,314.11 Avg. psf
Last 1 year S$1,290.60 Avg. psf

Data Source: URA, Realis and 99.co

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May 25Jun 25Jul 25Aug 25Sep 25Oct 25Nov 25Dec 25Jan 26Feb 26Mar 26S$ 0S$ 500kS$ 1.0MS$ 1.5MS$ 2.0MS$ 2.5MS$ 3.0MS$ 3.5MAvg. transaction price0246810Transaction volumeTransaction volumeAvg. transaction price

Rent price trend overtime

1M

3M

6M

1Y

5Y

10Y

Last 6 months S$3.52 Avg. psf
Last 1 year S$3.44 Avg. psf

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May 25Jun 25Jul 25Aug 25Sep 25Oct 25Nov 25Dec 25Jan 26Feb 26Mar 26S$ 0S$ 1kS$ 2kS$ 3kS$ 4kS$ 5kS$ 6kS$ 7kAvg. transaction price0246810Transaction volumeTransaction volumeAvg. transaction price
Properties at Hillcrest Arcadia are currently on the market, priced between S$ 850,000 to S$ 3.52M. On average, units have sold for S$ 1,314.11 PSF over the past six months and S$ 1,290.6 PSF over the past year. Recent sales include a latest transaction at S$ 2.15 M with the highest sale recorded at S$ 3.37 M.

For rentals, price start from S$ 3,800 to S$ 7,500. The average rent is S$ 3.52 PSF over the past six months and S$ 3.44 PSF over the year. Recent rental deals include the latest at S$ 3,800, with the highest rent reaching S$ 13,000.

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About Hillcrest Arcadia

Project Review

Hillcrest Arcadia reviews
4.6
17 reviews
  • Juana Molina Arango

    2 years ago

    I like the trees.

  • rose duan

    2 years ago

    Nice ambience

  • Munir Hussain

    3 years ago

    Lovely place to live

  • 邵海洋

    3 years ago

    Very nice and a very good environment

Who is it suitable for?

Hillcrest Arcadia is a condominium perfect for those looking for:

  • A leasehold condominium in Bukit Timah Estate
  • Homes with a tranquil and laid-back environment
  • Renowned schools around the area
  • Proximity to MacRitchie Reservoir Park

Accessibility

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The nearest stations from Hillcrest Arcadia are Tan Kah Kee and Botanic Gardens MRT stations along the Downtown Line (DTL). Botanic Gardens MRT itself is an interchange station that connects the DTL to the Circle Line (CCL). Two stops from there are Newton MRT station, an interchange station for DTL and the North-South Line (NSL). 

This seamless connectivity makes the Orchard Shopping Belt and Central Business Hub just a few stations away from Hillcrest Arcadia. Major roadways such as Farrer Road, Farrer Flyover, Dunearn Underpass, Dunearn Road, and Adam Road located nearby also make it easier for residents with vehicles to travel around Singapore.

Nearby amenities

Sitting in the private enclave in Prime District 10 along Arcadia Road, Hillcrest Arcadia offers its residents a perfectly balanced lifestyle. It encompasses various amusement amenities, important offices, as well as educational facilities – that make the development a suitable home for families to settle in. 

Schools near Hillcrest Arcadia

Raffles Girls' School Secondary

The Bukit Timah Estate is well known for being home to several well-established schools in Singapore. Hillcrest Arcadia’s address might be highly attractive to families with young children preparing for the primary balloting exercise. Raffles Girls Primary School and Nanyang Primary School are within a 2km radius – these are some of the most popular schools in the country.

You can find other popular schools such as St Margaret’s Secondary School, Hwa Chong Institution, and National Junior College within the vicinity of Hillcrest Arcadia.

Shopping centres near Hillcrest Arcadia

Cafes and eateries around Holland Village at night

To get daily necessities, residents of Hillcrest Arcadia condo can head to the nearby Serene Centre. Serene Centre, with around 30 retailers, has been serving the Bukit Timah community since the 1980s. Living up to its name, Serene Centre is a little corner mall of tranquillity, situated on the north-western edge of the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

If you are looking for something more vibrant, drive to the shopping centres around Holland Village or head straight to the Orchard Shopping Belt. Within a 10-minute drive, numerous shopping malls along Orchard Road such as Forum, Far East Plaza, The Paragon, and ION Orchard can be great destinations for a shopping spree during an enjoyable weekend. 

Hawker centres near Hillcrest Arcadia

Adam Road Food Centre is located a kilometre from Hillcrest Arcadia. Although it is quite small compared to other hawker centres, Adam Road Food Centre has a big reputation in Singapore’s dining scene. The multi-ethnic cuisines offered here are people’s favourites, but it is best known as a great place for Malay cuisine.

If you are a fan of nasi lemak, it is definitely the place for you. Adam Road Food Centre has a couple of famous stalls selling nasi lemak, and among the most notable ones is Selera Rasa. Other than nasi lemak, the prawn noodles from Noo Cheng also attract a long queue. Mutton soup from Bahrakath, ice kachang from Teck Kee, mee soto from Warong Pak Sapari, and pork leg bee hoon from Cheng Ji are among the most popular dishes here.

Parks near Hillcrest Arcadia

macritchie reservoir

One of the perks of living in Hillcrest Arcadia is that you can always be so close to nature. The development is situated near MacRitchie Reservoir Park and Singapore Botanic Gardens – two of the powerful green lungs of Singapore. 

MacRitchie Reservoir’s myriad attractions make it a natural playground for those who love the outdoors. If you have ever wanted to enjoy the tranquillity of walking above lush green foliage, get to the Treetop Walks! It is a 250-metre aerial free-standing suspension bridge spanning the two highest points within MacRitchie.

As for the Botanic Gardens, most visitors spend their time enjoying the vibrant colours of the National Orchid Garden where there are more than 3000 species and hybrids of orchids on display. 

There are numerous parks surrounding Hillcrest Arcadia other than the Botanic Gardens, suppose you prefer a smaller and quieter park – head to Arcadia Road Park or Bougainvillea Park which are both within walking distance.

Places of worship near Hillcrest Arcadia

Several churches can be found within a short walking distance from Hillcrest Arcadia, one of them is Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer. The church has been around since the 50s and has grown as a community over the years. Services are conducted in various languages too, making it easier for the congregation to choose the one that they are most comfortable with. 

Not only churches, there are other religious places such as mosques and temples near Hillcrest Arcadia. Here is a list of places of worship in Bukit Timah that are close to the condominium complex:

  • Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
  • St. John's Chapel
  • Pon Ming Tse Temple
  • International Baptist Church
  • Gospel Light Christian Church
  • Bethlehem Bible-Presbyterian Church
  • Masjid Al-Huda
  • Hoon San Temple
  • Masjid Ba'alwi

Hospitals near Hillcrest Arcadia

Gleneagles Hospital

For medical treatments, residents can count on the nearby Gleneagles Hospital located next to the Singapore Botanic Gardens. It is a 233-bed hospital that houses a range of medical and surgical specialities including cardiology, oncology, obstetrics, and gynaecology, among others. The hospital is part of Parkway Pantai, a subsidiary of the Malaysian–Singaporean private healthcare group IHH Healthcare.

FAQs

General FAQs

When did the Hillcrest Arcadia TOP?

Hillcrest Arcadia obtained its TOP (Temporary Occupation Permit) in 1980.

What is the address of Hillcrest Arcadia?

The address of Hillcrest Arcadia is 251 Arcadia Road, Singapore.

What is the tenure for Hillcrest Arcadia?

The tenure of Hillcrest Arcadia is 99 Years, starting from 1980. Upon expiration, the land reverts to the state unless the lease is renewed.

How many units are there in Hillcrest Arcadia?

Hillcrest Arcadia has a total of 272 residential units with numerous bedroom configurations to choose from.

How many blocks does Hillcrest Arcadia have?

Hillcrest Arcadia has a total of 8 blocks within the development.

What is the postal code of Hillcrest Arcadia?

The postal code of Hillcrest Arcadia is 289847.

Where to get floor plans for Hillcrest Arcadia?

You can find the floor plan layouts and unit configurations of Hillcrest Arcadia in the Floor Plan section above. 

Where can I find the Hillcrest Arcadia Site Plan?

You can view the site plans and elevation charts for Hillcrest Arcadia in the Site Plan section above.

Located FAQs

What are the schools nearby Hillcrest Arcadia?

Some of the nearest schools from Hillcrest Arcadia are The Little Things, Brettschneider’s Baking & Cooking School and Raffles Girls' Primary School, providing families with quality education close to home.

Where are the bus stops near Hillcrest Arcadia?

Several bus stops can be found near Hillcrest Arcadia, such as Opposite The Japanese Association, After The Japanese Association and National JC which is located close to the development.

What condo facilities are available to residents of Hillcrest Arcadia?

Some facilities at Hillcrest Arcadia are available, such as BBQ, Clubhouse and Fitness Corner. Ensuring the lifestyle convenience of every resident. 

Price FAQs

What is the sale price of Hillcrest Arcadia?

The average sale price of Hillcrest Arcadia in the past 6 months is S$ 2.22M.

What is the rental price of Hillcrest Arcadia?

The average rent at Hillcrest Arcadia in the past 6 months is S$ 5.99K, depending on unit size and type.

What is the price range of units in Hillcrest Arcadia?

The price range of units for sale in Hillcrest Arcadia is S$ 850,000 ~ S$ 3,525,000. The prices depend on size, location within the development, and the overall demand in the new launch market.

What is the average PSF for Hillcrest Arcadia?

The current price per square foot (PSF) at Hillcrest Arcadia averages around S$ 1,174 psf ~ S$ 1,478 psf, depending on the unit type, floor, and view.

Investment & Finance FAQs

What is the rental yield at Hillcrest Arcadia?

The latest data puts the average gross rental yield at ≈ 3%.

How much upfront cash/CPF do I need for a S$ 850,000 unit at Hillcrest Arcadia?

At a 75% LTV, the down-payment is S$ 212,500 (25%), of which at least S$ 42,500 (5%) must be in cash; the balance can come from CPF OA savings.

What property-tax rates apply if I rent out my unit at Hillcrest Arcadia?

Non-owner-occupied residential property at Hillcrest Arcadia is taxed on a progressive scale of 12%–36% of Annual Value (AV) from 2026. Owner-occupiers enjoy lower 0%–32% rates.

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