How to Choose the Right Type of Home in Saskatoon

Most buyers start with a price range, but the type of home you choose shapes your monthly costs, your maintenance and the neighbourhoods you can live in. The quiz above walks you through the biggest trade-offs one head-to-head at a time. Here is a closer look at each one.

Detached house vs. townhouse or condo

A detached house gives you your own yard, no shared walls and no monthly condo fees, but you handle every repair, from shingles to snow removal. Townhouses and condos usually cost less to buy, and your condo fees cover exterior maintenance and shared areas. Before buying any condo, review the condo corporation's documents, reserve fund and fee history. Our guide to tips for condo buyers in Saskatoon covers what to look for.

Townhouse vs. apartment-style condo

Townhouses feel more like a house: your own front door, more than one level, and often a garage and small yard or patio. Apartment-style condos put everything on one floor, often with secure entry and an elevator, and are usually the most affordable way into the Saskatoon market. Read 5 reasons to live in an apartment-style condo and 5 reasons it might not be right for you.

Bungalow vs. two-storey

Bungalows keep your main living space on one level, which suits young families, pets and buyers planning to age in place. Most have a full basement that can add living space or a suite. Two-storey homes fit more square footage on the same lot, with bedrooms upstairs and living areas below, and they are very common in Saskatoon's newer neighbourhoods.

Newer build vs. established home

Newer homes in areas like Brighton, Rosewood, Aspen Ridge and Kensington offer modern layouts and energy efficiency, but trees are young and construction may continue nearby. Established neighbourhoods like Nutana, Varsity View, Lakeview and Caswell Hill offer mature trees and central locations, though older homes may need updates. Not sure which area fits you? Try our Neighbourhood Match Quiz.

Attached garage vs. detached garage

An attached garage means walking straight into the house on a -30°C morning, and it is standard in most newer suburbs. Detached garages off a back lane are common in mature neighbourhoods and leave the front yard unbroken. Either way, plugging in your vehicle in winter is part of Saskatoon life.

Setting your budget

Prices change with the market, so the live listings are the best guide to what your budget buys today. Estimate your payments with our mortgage calculator, see the steps in our Saskatoon home buyer's guide, or read what $350,000 buys you in Saskatoon. If you want rental income to help with the mortgage, browse homes with suites and income properties.

Saskatoon Home Style Quiz FAQ

How does the This or That home quiz work?

You pick between two options in each round, such as house or condo, bungalow or two-storey, newer or established, and two budget ranges. Your picks build a search of active MLS® listings in Saskatoon, and you can see the matching homes right away.

Do I need an account to see my results?

No. You can browse your matching listings without signing up. A free account is needed to open a listing's full details and to save your search so new listings that match are emailed to you.

What if my exact match shows only a few homes?

Some listings don't include every detail, such as the age of the home or the garage type, so very specific searches can miss a few properties. Use the button to show all homes of your type in your budget, or ask us to set up a search for you.

Does the quiz include Martensville, Warman and other nearby towns?

The quiz searches Saskatoon. To look outside the city, browse homes in Martensville, Warman and our other Saskatoon-area communities.

Can a Realtor help me decide?

Yes. Clayton McNally and Jessica Hamel of Trusted Realty, Powered by RE/MAX Saskatoon, can walk you through the trade-offs, set up your search and book showings. Use the form below or call 306.341.4401.