Eastview, Saskatoon: Best for First-Time Buyers and Investors Seeking Below-Average Pricing

Eastview is an established south-central Saskatoon neighbourhood that tends to suit first-time buyers and investors looking for in-area schools and pricing well below the city average.

Eastview at a Glance

Eastview is an established neighbourhood in south-central Saskatoon, within Ward 9, built out mainly from 1961 to 1970. It may be a strong fit for first-time buyers and rental-property investors who want in-area schools and housing priced well below the Saskatoon average. It may be less suitable for buyers who want new construction or a high-multi-unit, condo-heavy setting.

According to the City of Saskatoon’s combined Neighbourhood Profiles document, Eastview had a 2025 population of 4,070 and a 68.0 percent homeownership rate. The same profile shows a 2024 dwelling mix of 55 percent single-family dwellings, 25 percent two-unit dwellings, and 20 percent multi-unit housing.

Quick Facts

Category	Eastview Details
Area of Saskatoon	South-central Saskatoon, within Ward 9
Population	4,070, City of Saskatoon Neighbourhood Profiles, 2025
Homeownership Rate	68.0 percent owned, 32 percent rented (2021 Census)
Average Household Size	2.5
Main Housing Types	Single-family homes, two-unit housing, semi-detached homes, low-rise apartment condos
Dwelling Mix	55 percent single-family, 25 percent two-unit, 20 percent multi-unit housing (2024)
Neighbourhood Area	146.0 hectares, or 360.8 acres, at 10.7 dwelling units per hectare
Main Parks	James Anderson Park, Kistikan Park, A.S. Wright Park
Park Space	14.4 hectares, or 35.5 acres, according to the City profile
Schools in the Area	École Alvin Buckwold School, John Dolan School, and Pope John Paul II School
Nearby Amenities	Arlington Avenue, Circle Drive access, Market Mall area, and James Anderson Park
Transit and Road Access	Route 16, Eastview / City Centre; access via Circle Drive, Preston Avenue, and Arlington Avenue
Buyer Fit	First-time buyers, investors, and buyers wanting south-central value below the city average

The City profile includes time-sensitive real estate sales data showing average sale prices by property type in Eastview. These figures should be treated as historical context, not a current pricing guarantee.

Where Is Eastview in Saskatoon?

Eastview sits in south-central Saskatoon, within Municipal Ward 9. Wikipedia describes the neighbourhood as bounded by Louise Street to the north, Circle Drive to the south and east, and Preston Avenue to the west, placing it within the Nutana Suburban Development Area.

For buyers, the location offers direct access to Circle Drive for cross-city travel and Preston Avenue and Arlington Avenue for local trips. Most streets in the neighbourhood share the common name “East,” a naming pattern tied to the area’s history as the city’s eastern edge when the streets were named in 1964.

Eastview’s land was annexed by the city mostly between 1950 and 1959, with a southern portion annexed between 1960 and 1969, according to Wikipedia. Home building began before 1946 in places, but the large majority of construction occurred between 1961 and 1970.

What Is Eastview Known For?

Eastview is known for being an established, mostly residential south-central neighbourhood with a housing stock concentrated in the 1960s, a distinctive street-naming pattern, and pricing that sits below the Saskatoon average. The City profile’s age-of-dwelling data shows 85 percent of housing built from 1961 to 1980, giving the neighbourhood a fairly uniform construction period.

The neighbourhood is also known for its dedicated transit route. Saskatoon Transit’s official routes and schedules page lists Route 16, Eastview / City Centre, as a full-service route.

Eastview’s housing mix includes a meaningful share of two-unit housing alongside single-family homes. The City profile shows 25 percent of the 2024 dwelling count as two-unit housing, which creates more entry points for first-time buyers and investors than a neighbourhood made up almost entirely of detached, owner-occupied housing.

Who Is Eastview a Good Fit For?

Eastview fits buyers focused on value and an established setting. Single-family homes, two-unit housing, and a smaller share of low-rise apartment condos can suit first-time buyers and rental-property investors. With 32 percent of households renting in 2021, rental housing is part of the neighbourhood’s profile, though ownership is the larger share at 68.0 percent.

Eastview can work for some families who value in-area schools and an established setting. The City’s neighbourhood enrolment data lists École Alvin Buckwold School and John Dolan School, both Saskatoon Public Schools facilities, and Pope John Paul II School, a Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools facility, all serving the area.

The City’s 2024 median multiple of 3.14 sits well below the Saskatoon average of 3.96, which the City rates against a 3.0 affordability threshold. That places Eastview closer to the affordability line than many other established Saskatoon neighbourhoods.

Eastview may be a better fit for buyers comfortable with an established 1960s-era housing stock. It may be less suitable for buyers who want new construction or a neighbourhood with a larger share of condo or townhouse-style housing.

Schools And Childcare

École Alvin Buckwold School, a Saskatoon Public Schools facility, is located in the neighbourhood near James Anderson Park. The City’s neighbourhood profile lists 2024 enrolment at 501 students, down slightly from 528 in 2023 and 520 in 2022.

John Dolan School, also a Saskatoon Public Schools facility, serves students with significant and multiple disabilities and is organized by student need rather than by grade. The City’s profile lists 2024 enrolment at 63 students, up from 58 in 2023 and 61 in 2022.

Pope John Paul II School, a Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools facility at 3035 Arlington Avenue, also serves the neighbourhood. The City’s profile lists 2024 enrolment at 176 students, up from 165 in both 2022 and 2023. The school offers pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs along with before-and-after-school care.

Families should confirm current attendance boundaries, busing, and program availability directly with Saskatoon Public Schools or Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools, since boundaries and programs can change and were not independently confirmed beyond what the City’s enrolment data shows.

Parks And Outdoor Space

Eastview has 14.4 hectares, or 35.5 acres, of total park space according to the City’s 2025 profile. The named parks include James Anderson Park, a district-type park at 7.8 hectares, and Kistikan Park, a neighbourhood-type park at 6.5 hectares. A.S. Wright Park also appears on the neighbourhood map near École Alvin Buckwold School.

The City profile also reports a population-per-park-area figure of 228.8 people per hectare, a useful comparison point for buyers weighing green space against population density.

Daily errands and larger-format shopping are supported by proximity to the Market Mall area, with Circle Drive providing access to other parts of the city for shopping not available locally.

Housing Types And Price Reality

Eastview has a dwelling mix of single-family, two-unit, and multi-unit housing, totalling 1,565 dwellings in 2024, for 55 percent single-family, 25 percent two-unit, and 20 percent multi-unit housing.

The age of housing is concentrated in a fairly narrow window. The City’s 2021 Census age-of-dwelling data shows 6 percent of dwellings built before 1960, 85 percent from 1961 to 1980, and 5 percent from 1981 to 1990, with small shares since. For buyers, that means mechanical systems, roofing, and windows are likely approaching or past typical service-life ranges on many properties, so inspections matter.

The City’s 2024 real estate sales data shows 46 single-family dwelling sales at an average price of $409,886, 41 low-rise apartment condo sales at an average price of $110,987, 7 semi-detached sales at an average price of $352,997, and 5 semi-detached-two-titles sales at an average price of $291,200. No condo townhouse or high-rise apartment condo sales were recorded that year. These figures are historical context from the City profile, not a current pricing guarantee, and buyers should review current comparable sales before making decisions.

Housing affordability data in the same City profile shows a median multiple of 3.14 in 2024 for Eastview, compared with 3.96 for Saskatoon overall. The City profile notes that a median multiple of 3.0 or under is rated as affordable, which places Eastview close to that threshold and well below the city average. Average owner’s major payments were reported at $1,268 and average gross rent at $1,104 in the 2021 Census data cited in the profile.

The listing price is just the beginning. For a realistic look at the cash a Saskatoon purchase takes, this guide covers what to set aside.

Buying in Eastview

Eastview is worth considering if you want an established, value-priced neighbourhood with in-area schools and a median multiple well below the Saskatoon average. The City’s housing data shows a tenure profile with 68.0 percent owned and 32 percent rented in 2021, an ownership rate above many established east-side neighbourhoods.

Buyers should pay attention to property type and exact location. A single-family home near James Anderson Park or the schools may carry a different appeal than a property closer to Circle Drive or Preston Avenue.

Best Fit for Buyers Who Want:

• An established south-central neighbourhood with a mostly single-family and two-unit housing mix
• Three in-area schools, including a Catholic option with pre-kindergarten
• Pricing well below the Saskatoon average median multiple
• Reasonable access to Circle Drive and the Market Mall area

May Not Be the Best Fit for Buyers Who Need:

• New construction or a modern building envelope
• A larger share of condo or townhouse-style housing
• A larger total park space than the neighbourhood’s 14.4 hectares
• Direct transit options beyond Route 16

Selling in Eastview

Sellers in Eastview need to understand what buyers are comparing against. A buyer may also be looking at Wildwood, Glen Elm Park, or [Nutana Park](/neighbourhoods/nutana-park), depending on budget and whether they prioritize a similar established feel or a different price point. That means the listing should make the home’s exact fit clear, including proximity to James Anderson Park, Kistikan Park, or the schools.

For single-family homes, which the City profile shows as the leading 2024 sales category by both volume and price, buyers will likely focus on mechanical updates, roof and window age, sewer line condition, and any renovation history given the housing stock’s concentration in the 1961-to-1980 range. Sellers should be careful not to overstate the property. In Eastview, honest positioning works better, particularly around the home’s exact age and any original-condition systems that may be approaching the end of their service life.

Location within the neighbourhood matters. Homes near the parks or schools may need to be positioned differently than homes near Circle Drive.

Investor Notes for Eastview

Eastview has a notable two-unit housing share, at 25 percent of the 2024 dwelling count, and a homeownership rate of 68.0 percent. That gives investors a pool of two-unit properties, semi-detached homes, and low-rise apartment condos to evaluate alongside the single-family stock, and the 2024 sales data recorded 41 low-rise apartment condo sales at an average price of $110,987, the highest sales volume among recorded property types that year.

Potential investor options may include two-unit properties, semi-detached homes, low-rise apartment condos, and single-family homes with suite potential. Investors should not assume every basement can legally or safely become a suite. Zoning, permits, ceiling height, egress, parking, fire separation, electrical capacity, and building-code requirements must all be confirmed with the City of Saskatoon before relying on any rental income assumptions.

The City profile’s average gross rent figure of $1,104 is 2021 Census data and should be treated as historical context rather than a current market rate.

Commute And Daily Convenience

Eastview has access to Circle Drive, Preston Avenue, and Arlington Avenue, giving residents routes across the city. The City’s mode-of-travel data from the 2021 Census shows that driving a car, truck, or van is by far the most common way residents get to work, followed by smaller shares riding as a passenger, taking transit, walking, and cycling.

Saskatoon Transit’s official routes and schedules page lists Route 16, Eastview / City Centre, as a full-service route. Transit details should be confirmed by address using Saskatoon Transit’s official routes and schedules page, since route information and timing can change.

For buyers who commute toward downtown or the city centre, Route 16’s connection may be convenient, but drive and transit patterns should be tested during actual commute times.

Winter driving, snow clearing, and parking may vary by property. Buyers should confirm parking details when viewing homes, particularly for any two-unit or semi-detached properties.

Safety And Neighbourhood Perception

No independently verified, current crime statistics for Eastview are cited here, none were available from an official source as part of this draft. What can be said directly from City sources is that Eastview is an established neighbourhood with a homeownership rate above many east-side areas and a fairly uniform 1960s-era housing stock. Buyers who weigh safety perception heavily should walk the specific blocks they are considering at different times of day rather than judging the neighbourhood as a whole, and can request current crime statistics from the Saskatoon Police Service directly.

Pros and Cons of Living in Eastview

Pros	Cons
Median multiple of 3.14, well below the Saskatoon average of 3.96	Most of the housing stock dates from 1961 to 1980, which raises maintenance considerations
Homeownership rate of 68.0 percent, above many established east-side neighbourhoods	Smaller total park space than some other established neighbourhoods, at 14.4 hectares
Three in-area schools, including a Catholic option with pre-kindergarten	Limited new construction or modern building envelopes
Mixed single-family and two-unit housing supports both first-time buyers and investors	Fewer condo or townhouse options than some comparable neighbourhoods
Direct transit access via Route 16, Eastview / City Centre	Secondary considerations like suite legality and rental competition require direct verification
Access to Circle Drive and the Market Mall area	Limited multi-unit housing share at 20 percent may limit investor entry points

Compared To Nearby Areas

• Wildwood sits nearby and offers a broadly similar established south-side housing stock, with buyers comparing the two often weighing park space and exact pricing.
• Glen Elm Park offers a smaller, similarly established neighbourhood for buyers comparing south-central options close to Circle Drive.
• Nutana Park provides another established option in the same general area, with its own mix of housing ages and types.
• Stonebridge and Rosewood, both newer south-end neighbourhoods, offer buyers a modern building envelope rather than an established 1960s-era housing stock.

Best Fit By Buyer Type

Eastview is worth considering if you want an established, value-priced south-central neighbourhood with in-area schools and a median multiple well below the Saskatoon average. It may not be the right fit if you want new construction or a larger share of condo and townhouse-style housing.

For many buyers, the decision comes down to property condition, exact location, comfort with an older housing stock, and whether the below-average pricing outweighs the trade-offs of fewer newer-construction options.