Traffic volume on those bridges has grown as Saskatoon's population has expanded on the north and south edges of the city over the past 10 to 15 years, so a commute that held steady for years can shift as the city grows around a fixed bridge network.
Buyers comparing North Park's commute against a newer suburb are usually comparing an older, smaller lot against a longer drive, and the Saskatchewan REALTORS Association's data shows that tradeoff reflected in pricing below the citywide benchmark of $444,700.
A shorter commute is a genuine value driver in North Park, and it deserves its own line in the pricing conversation rather than getting lost in a citywide average. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.