Building on an established lot means dealing with mature trees, older utility connections and a neighbourhood context that a greenfield suburb like Stonebridge or Willowgrove does not have to work around, which can add time and cost compared with building on raw land.
The Saskatchewan REALTORS Association's area data shows new construction in an established neighbourhood like Lawson Heights typically pricing above the citywide benchmark of $444,700, since a buyer is paying for new systems and a modern layout inside an already mature setting.
Whether that premium makes sense depends on the specific lot and build, not the neighbourhood label. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.