Silverwood Heights, Saskatoon: Best for Families and Move-Up Buyers Seeking Established, Single-Family Housing

Silverwood Heights is an established north-Saskatoon neighbourhood that tends to suit families and move-up buyers looking for single-family-dominant housing, a high homeownership rate, and multiple schools within walking distance.

Silverwood Heights at a Glance

Silverwood Heights is an established neighbourhood in north Saskatoon, within Ward 5, built out mainly during the 1980s. It may be a strong fit for families and move-up buyers who want a mostly single-family, owner-occupied setting with several schools, an 18-hole golf course, and access to the South Saskatchewan River valley. It may be less suitable for buyers who want the lowest possible entry price or a higher concentration of rental and investment housing.

According to the City of Saskatoon’s 24th edition Neighbourhood Profiles, Silverwood Heights had a 2025 population of 10,446, a 76 percent homeownership rate, and an average household size of 2.7. The same profile shows a 2024 dwelling mix of 74 percent single-family dwellings, 12 percent two-unit dwellings, and 14 percent multi-unit housing.

Quick Facts

Category	Silverwood Heights Details
Area of Saskatoon	North Saskatoon, within Ward 5
Population	10,446, City of Saskatoon 24th edition Neighbourhood Profiles, 2025
Homeownership Rate	76 percent owned, 24 percent rented (2021 Census)
Average Household Size	2.7
Main Housing Types	Single-family homes, semi-detached homes, low-rise apartment condos, condo townhomes
Dwelling Mix	74 percent single-family, 12 percent two-unit, 14 percent multi-unit housing (2024)
Neighbourhood Area	371.3 hectares, or 917.4 acres, at 10.1 dwelling units per hectare
Main Parks	W.J.L. Harvey Park (North), W.J.L. Harvey Park South, Meewasin Valley land, plus the Silverwood Golf Course
Park Space	31.1 hectares, or 76.8 acres, according to the City profile
Schools in the Area	Brownell School, Silverwood Heights School, and Marion M. Graham Collegiate (Saskatoon Public Schools), plus École Sister O’Brien School and St. Angela School (Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools)
Nearby Amenities	Silverwood Golf Course, Lawson Heights Mall area, Meewasin Valley trail access, Wanuskewin Road and Warman Road corridors
Transit and Road Access	Saskatoon Transit Route 35, Silverwood Heights to City Centre, plus Wanuskewin Road, Lenore Drive, and Warman Road
Buyer Fit	Families, move-up buyers, and buyers who want an established single-family setting, multiple schools, and river-valley or golf-course proximity

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

Where Is Silverwood Heights in Saskatoon?

Silverwood Heights sits in north Saskatoon, within Municipal Ward 5, as part of the Lawson Suburban Development Area. Wikipedia’s infobox describes the neighbourhood as bordered by the Silverwood Golf Course to the north, Lenore Drive to the south, the South Saskatchewan River to the east, and Wanuskewin Road to the west.

For buyers, the location offers river-valley proximity that many north-Saskatoon neighbourhoods do not have in the same way, since the eastern edge of Silverwood Heights runs along the South Saskatchewan River. Wanuskewin Road and Lenore Drive connect the neighbourhood to the rest of the city’s north end, including the Lawson Heights area.

Silverwood Heights was annexed between 1975 and 1979, according to Wikipedia’s sourced development history, with most residential construction occurring between 1971 and 1990. The City profile’s age-of-dwelling data shows 72 percent of homes were built between 1981 and 1990, which makes this a neighbourhood with a fairly uniform construction era rather than a wide mix of home vintages.

What Is Silverwood Heights Known For?

Silverwood Heights is known for the Silverwood Golf Course, an 18-hole, par-3 course along the South Saskatchewan River operated by the City of Saskatoon, with a driving range, pro shop, and practice green according to the City’s golf program page. The course sits along the neighbourhood’s northern and eastern edge and gives the area a recreational identity that few other north-Saskatoon neighbourhoods share.

The neighbourhood is also known for its school density. The City’s enrolment data lists five schools tied to Silverwood Heights: Brownell School, Silverwood Heights School, and Marion M. Graham Collegiate from Saskatoon Public Schools, plus École Sister O’Brien School and St. Angela School from Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. That concentration of schools within or adjacent to one neighbourhood is unusual in Saskatoon and is a factor many families weigh when comparing areas.

Silverwood Heights is also known for being a stable, mostly single-family neighbourhood. With a 76 percent homeownership rate and 74 percent of dwellings being single-family homes, the housing pattern leans strongly toward owner-occupied, detached living rather than rental or higher-density housing.

Who Is Silverwood Heights a Good Fit For?

Silverwood Heights fits families and move-up buyers who want an established, mostly single-family setting with strong school access. With a homeownership rate of 76 percent and an average household size of 2.7, the neighbourhood’s housing pattern lines up with detached, family-oriented living more than rental or single-occupant housing.

The City profile’s 2024 median multiple of 4.72 is above the Saskatoon average of 3.96 and above the City’s own 3.0 affordability threshold, which means Silverwood Heights is, by the City’s own measure, a comparatively less affordable neighbourhood relative to local incomes than the citywide average. The median personal income reported in the profile was $49,600, above the citywide figure of $44,650 cited in the same document.

Families considering Silverwood Heights have access to five schools within or directly tied to the neighbourhood, spanning both the public and Catholic school divisions, along with before- and after-school care and preschool programming at some of those schools. Attendance boundaries and program availability should always be confirmed directly with the school divisions.

Silverwood Heights may be a better fit for buyers who are comfortable paying a premium for an established, single-family-dominant neighbourhood with river-valley and golf-course proximity. It may be less suitable for buyers who are prioritizing the lowest possible purchase price or who specifically want a higher concentration of rental or investment housing.

Schools And Childcare

Silverwood Heights School, located at 403 Silverwood Road, is a Saskatoon Public Schools facility offering kindergarten, preschool, and before- and after-school care, according to the school’s official page. Brownell School, at 274 Russell Road, is also a Saskatoon Public Schools K-8 facility within the neighbourhood. The City’s 24th edition profile shows enrolment at Silverwood Heights School moving from 262 in 2022 to 232 in 2024, and at Brownell School rising from 198 in 2022 to 235 in 2024.

Marion M. Graham Collegiate, at 602 Lenore Drive, is a Saskatoon Public Schools high school within the neighbourhood, with enrolment shown in the City profile rising from 642 in 2022 to 719 in 2024.

École Sister O’Brien School, at 451 Silverwood Road, and St. Angela School, at 302 Russell Road, are both Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools facilities serving the neighbourhood. The City profile shows enrolment at Sister O’Brien moving from 219 in 2022 to 215 in 2024, and at St. Angela holding near 297 in 2022 and 307 in 2024.

Buyers should confirm current attendance boundaries, program availability, and transportation directly with Saskatoon Public Schools or Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools before purchasing, since boundaries and programs can change.

Parks And Outdoor Space

Silverwood Heights has 31.1 hectares, or 76.8 acres, of total park space according to the City profile. Named park space includes W.J.L. Harvey Park, a neighbourhood-type park at 16.8 hectares, or 41.5 acres, W.J.L. Harvey Park South, a district-type park at 6.0 hectares, or 14.8 acres, and a Meewasin special-use parcel at 8.3 hectares, or 20.5 acres, that runs along the river valley.

The Silverwood Golf Course, an 18-hole, par-3 course operated by the City of Saskatoon, sits along the neighbourhood’s river-valley edge and includes a driving range and pro shop, according to the City’s golf program page.

The Silverwood Heights Community Association lists outdoor rinks, a fitness trail, a playground, and a community garden as neighbourhood amenities, along with arts, culture, recreation, basketball, and soccer programming. Buyers should confirm current programming and membership details directly with the association.

Housing Types And Price Reality

Silverwood Heights’ housing stock is weighted heavily toward single-family homes. The City’s 2024 dwelling count shows 2,751 single-family dwellings, 437 two-unit dwellings, and 546 multi-unit dwellings, for 74 percent single-family, 12 percent two-unit, and 14 percent multi-unit housing, out of 3,734 total dwellings.

The age of housing is concentrated in a fairly narrow construction window. The City profile’s 2021 Census data shows 72 percent of dwellings built between 1981 and 1990, with smaller shares before, during, and after that period. For buyers, that means most homes share a similar age profile, so inspection priorities should focus on items common to that era, such as original mechanical systems now more than 35 years old, roofing, windows, and any deferred exterior maintenance.

The City profile’s 2024 real estate sales data shows 110 single-family dwelling sales at an average price of $482,824, 15 semi-detached sales at an average price of $414,960, 5 semi-detached two-titles sales at an average price of $247,900, 8 condo townhouse sales at an average price of $256,825, and 4 low-rise apartment condo sales at an average price of $179,850. No high-rise apartment condo sales were recorded in that period. 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 4.72 in 2024 for Silverwood Heights, 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 Silverwood Heights above both the city average and that threshold. Average owner’s major payments were reported at $1,442 and average gross rent at $1,280 in the 2021 Census data cited in the profile.

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Buying in Silverwood Heights

Silverwood Heights is worth considering if you want an established, single-family-dominant neighbourhood with a high homeownership rate, strong school access, and proximity to the South Saskatchewan River and the Silverwood Golf Course. The City’s housing data shows a tenure profile weighted heavily toward ownership, with 76 percent owned and 24 percent rented in 2021.

Buyers should pay attention to the specific construction era and condition of a given home, since most of the housing stock dates to the 1981 to 1990 window. A home near W.J.L. Harvey Park or the golf course may carry a different premium than one closer to Wanuskewin Road or Lenore Drive.

Best Fit for Buyers Who Want:

• An established, mostly single-family neighbourhood with a high owner-occupied profile
• Multiple schools, both public and Catholic, within or adjacent to the neighbourhood
• Proximity to the South Saskatchewan River, Meewasin trail land, and an 18-hole golf course
• A stable, low-turnover residential setting
• Access to north Saskatoon’s Wanuskewin Road and Lenore Drive corridors

May Not Be the Best Fit for Buyers Who Need:

• The lowest possible entry price point in Saskatoon
• A wide range of home ages and architectural styles
• A high concentration of rental or investment housing
• Newer construction with modern mechanical systems and finishes
• A median multiple at or below the City’s own 3.0 affordability threshold

Selling in Silverwood Heights

Sellers in Silverwood Heights need to understand what buyers are comparing against. A buyer may also be looking at Silverspring, Lawson Heights, River Heights, or Richmond Heights, depending on budget and how much they prioritize school access and river-valley proximity versus other amenities. That means the listing should make the home’s exact fit clear, including proximity to schools, W.J.L. Harvey Park, or the golf course.

For single-family homes, which the City profile shows as the most active 2024 sales category by volume, buyers will likely focus on original mechanical systems, basement development quality, garage condition, and any updates made since the home’s original 1981 to 1990 construction. For semi-detached homes, condo townhomes, and low-rise apartment condos, buyers will want to review condo fees, reserve fund information, bylaws, and parking closely.

Sellers should be careful not to overstate the property. In Silverwood Heights, 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. A well-priced, accurately described home can attract families and move-up buyers, while overstating condition can create problems during showings and inspections.

Investor Notes for Silverwood Heights

Silverwood Heights has a more limited investor profile than many established or central Saskatoon neighbourhoods. With 76 percent of households owning and only 24 percent renting in the 2021 Census, rental demand is present but not the dominant housing pattern in the neighbourhood. The City profile’s median multiple of 4.72 in 2024 is above the Saskatoon average, which can affect yield calculations unfavourably compared with lower-priced neighbourhoods, and should not be treated as a guaranteed return either way.

Potential investor options may include semi-detached homes, condo townhomes, and low-rise apartment condos, which the City profile shows as active, if smaller-volume, 2024 sales categories alongside single-family homes. Investors should not assume every unit has updated mechanical systems or an adequately funded reserve fund. Condo documents, building condition, parking, zoning, and rental assumptions must all be confirmed directly.

Silverwood Heights may appeal to tenants who want an established, family-oriented neighbourhood with schools, parks, and golf-course or river-valley proximity, though the relatively low rental share suggests this is not primarily a rental-driven neighbourhood. The City profile’s average gross rent figure of $1,280 is 2021 Census data and should be treated as historical context rather than a current market rate. No active rezoning or major development proposal specific to Silverwood Heights was identified as part of this research; investors should confirm current planning activity directly with the City of Saskatoon before relying on the absence of a finding here.

Commute And Daily Convenience

Silverwood Heights has road access via Wanuskewin Road, Lenore Drive, and Warman Road, connecting toward the Lawson Heights area and the broader north Saskatoon road network. The City map shows Silverwood Heights positioned along the South Saskatchewan River at the city’s northern edge.

Saskatoon Transit’s official routes and schedules page lists Route 35, Silverwood Heights to City Centre, as a full-service route connecting the neighbourhood to downtown Saskatoon, with a January 2026 schedule revision intended to improve on-time performance and better align with Route 17 at the Lawson Heights terminal. Riders should check the current Saskatoon Transit routes and schedules page or the Transit mobile app for specific stop locations and schedules by address.

For buyers who commute toward downtown or the university area, Silverwood Heights’ north-end location means a longer drive than more central neighbourhoods. Drive patterns should be tested during actual commute times, since access depends on the specific route taken out of the neighbourhood and current traffic on Wanuskewin Road and Lenore Drive.

Winter driving, snow clearing, and parking may vary by property. Most homes in Silverwood Heights have attached garages given the construction era, but buyers should still confirm driveway and street parking conditions when viewing homes.

Safety And Neighbourhood Perception

No independently verified, current crime statistics for Silverwood Heights are cited here, none were available from an official source as part of this draft. What can be said directly from City and community sources is that Silverwood Heights is an established, lower-density, predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood with a golf course, river-valley land, multiple schools, and an active community association, all of which can affect how individual blocks feel compared with newer or higher-density neighbourhoods. 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 Silverwood Heights

Pros	Cons
High homeownership rate of 76 percent	Median multiple of 4.72, above the Saskatoon average and the City’s affordability threshold
Five schools within or directly tied to the neighbourhood, public and Catholic	Most homes share a similar 1981 to 1990 construction era, so age-related issues may appear at similar times
Silverwood Golf Course and Meewasin river-valley land along the eastern edge	North-end location means a longer commute to downtown or the university area
Established, mostly single-family housing stock	Limited rental and investment housing share for investors
Family-oriented average household size of 2.7	Higher entry price than many other established Saskatoon neighbourhoods
Active community association with parks and programming	Buyers need to confirm school boundaries and programs directly
Good fit for families and move-up buyers	Not a fit for buyers prioritizing the lowest available price point

Compared To Nearby Areas

• Silverspring sits nearby and may suit buyers who want a similarly established, park-and-river-valley-focused neighbourhood with a different housing mix and price profile.
• Lawson Heights borders the area and may appeal to buyers comparing another north-end neighbourhood with its own commercial and recreational amenities.
• River Heights offers another river-adjacent option for buyers weighing valley proximity against Silverwood Heights’ school density and golf-course access.
• Richmond Heights provides a nearby alternative for buyers comparing established north Saskatoon neighbourhoods with different price points and housing stock ages.

Best Fit By Buyer Type

Silverwood Heights is worth considering if you want an established, mostly single-family neighbourhood with a high homeownership rate, strong school access, and proximity to the South Saskatchewan River and the Silverwood Golf Course. It may not be the right fit if you want the lowest possible entry price, a wide mix of home ages, or a strong rental and investment presence.

For many buyers, the decision comes down to comfort with the neighbourhood’s higher median multiple and whether its schools, river-valley access, and golf course outweigh the trade-offs of a longer commute to downtown and a narrower range of home ages.