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What is the most affordable neighbourhood for first-time buyers in Saskatoon?

City Park is consistently one of the more affordable entry points for a first-time buyer in Saskatoon. Saskatchewan REALTORS Association data groups it among the central neighbourhoods, but its mix of older houses and low-rise apartments gives it more entry-level options than most areas this close to downtown and the river.

Riversdale is the other neighbourhood worth comparing, since its older, unrenovated housing stock can undercut City Park on price, though Riversdale prices vary block to block more than almost anywhere else in the city because of the redevelopment happening there.

Both neighbourhoods trade below the citywide benchmark of $444,700 on their less-renovated properties, which is exactly what makes them accessible, but a first-time buyer should budget for a home inspection, typically $400 to $600, since older housing stock in both areas can carry deferred maintenance.

A specific address matters more than the neighbourhood label once you are comparing two homes this close in price.

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