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Varsity View is a University of Saskatchewan-adjacent character neighbourhood, and the housing mix here reflects that. Of the 2,166 dwellings the City counts inside the neighbourhood, 857 are single-family houses (40 per cent), 591 are in two-unit dwellings (27 per cent), and 718 are in multi-unit buildings (33 per cent) (City of Saskatoon Neighbourhood Profile, 2021 Census data). That produces a genuine three-way market: a deep character detached pool at premium prices, an active semi-detached tier, and a lower-priced condo layer that trades against student and downsizer demand.
I list homes across Saskatoon as a REALTOR® based in the city, and this page is written specifically for Varsity View sellers: how the pre-war and mid-century character detached stock, the strong semi-detached market, the university-adjacent renter and buyer base, and the ongoing renovation culture on these streets affect a resale here, and how the marketing described below reaches the buyers who are actually shopping this pocket of Saskatoon.
Selling a Condo, Townhouse, or House in Varsity View
Varsity View is one of the more balanced established neighbourhoods on the housing mix, but the balance is unusual: an oversized two-unit tier alongside a mature detached pool and a mid-sized multi-unit component. Of the 2,166 dwellings recorded by the City, 857 are single-family (40 per cent), 591 are in two-unit buildings (27 per cent), and 718 are in multi-unit buildings (33 per cent) (City of Saskatoon Neighbourhood Profile, 2021 Census data). Each product type has its own buyer, and lumping them together undersells the semi-detached and character detached ends of the market in particular.
Varsity View condo value: what actually sets your price
The condo market in Varsity View is smaller than in the neighbouring university areas, but it is active. The City recorded 14 low-rise apartment condo sales in 2024 at an average of $225,736 (City of Saskatoon), and there were no high-rise apartment or condo townhouse sales in the neighbourhood that year. Fourteen closings gives a workable comparable base, but what still decides your specific unit is your building, floor, exposure, parking arrangement, the size of the monthly fee, and how the reserve fund reads to a buyer's lawyer. Current inventory is on the Varsity View condos for sale page.
Varsity View townhouse and semi-detached listing agent: how attached homes sell here
Varsity View trades semi-detached product at a premium band that stands out in Saskatoon. The City recorded 9 semi-detached sales in 2024 at an average of $499,389, plus 6 semi-detached (two-title) closings averaging $592,083 (City of Saskatoon). Condo townhouse activity was flat in 2024. That is a small comparable pool by suburban standards, but the pricing band is meaningful: it reflects newer semi-detached infill on character streets, and it is why treating Varsity View as a detached-only market leaves genuine dollars on the table. Current inventory is on the Varsity View townhouses for sale page.
Detached houses: the top of the Varsity View market
Character detached houses are the deepest and highest-value tier in Varsity View. The City recorded 82 single-family sales in 2024 at an average of $624,010 (City of Saskatoon). Eighty-two closings in a single year is one of the deeper detached samples for a mature Saskatoon neighbourhood, and the average sits near the top of the character-home band citywide. What decides the number on your specific house is condition, renovation history, lot position, and how well the character features have been preserved through updates. Active inventory is on the single family homes in Varsity View page.
Whichever of the three you own, the marketing described below is applied to your listing, and the pricing work is done on your specific home or unit rather than a neighbourhood-wide average.
How Your Listing Reaches Varsity View Buyers
An MLS® listing is table stakes. It puts your home into the feed every REALTOR®, portal and consumer app pulls from, and on its own it will not separate your listing from the other Varsity View properties that hit the market the same week. Everything below runs on top of that baseline for every Braaten Group listing in the neighbourhood.
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Professional Photography
Composed, well-lit interior and exterior images that hold up against the many similarly built homes a buyer will be comparing yours to.
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Aerial Photos & Video
Drone footage that shows your property in its actual setting, whether that is a mature street, a park frontage, or a river-adjacent block that ground-level photos cannot convey.
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Virtual Tours & Floor Plans
A 360° walkthrough and floor plan built for buyers relocating from out of province or another city who need to shortlist homes before ever landing in Saskatoon.
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Facebook, Instagram & WhatsApp Marketplace
Paid social placements aimed at the buyer segments most likely to shop this pocket of the city, targeted by age, life stage, and search behaviour rather than broadcast to every Saskatoon user.
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YouTube Pre-Roll Advertising
Video ads placed ahead of content your likely buyer is already watching, rather than a generic broadcast to anyone in Saskatoon.
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Sponsored Google Search
Priority placement the moment a buyer runs a neighbourhood-specific search, when intent is at its highest and clicks convert most reliably.
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Google Display Network
Ongoing visibility across apps, Gmail, and other websites so your listing keeps appearing to buyers who viewed it once but have not yet booked a showing.
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ChatGPT Paid Ads
Sponsored placement inside AI chat tools, reaching buyers, including relocating ones, who are now researching Saskatoon neighbourhoods in conversation rather than on a results page.
Where a Varsity View Listing Actually Gets Seen
Marketing spend only produces a result if the destination it drives buyers to has real traffic. Every Century 21 Fusion listing appears on kentbraaten.com, which includes yours if you list your Varsity View home with me, and the traffic gap between this site and the average Canadian brokerage site is meaningful.
Put another way, kentbraaten.com pulls roughly 23 times the monthly sessions and 79 times the monthly page views of the average Canadian brokerage site. A Varsity View listing surfaced through this site lands in front of a much larger, already-engaged pool of buyers than one carried only on a typical brokerage page will ever reach.
Daily Reporting on Your Varsity View Listing
Most seller frustration during a listing has nothing to do with the number itself. It is about the silence between showings. Every listing I take on ships with a live Listing Insights Dashboard, built in Google Looker Studio and wired directly into the ad accounts, MLS® board feed, and analytics working on your file.
The dashboard above is a sample only. The figures come from a real Saskatoon listing rather than a Varsity View property, and your own dashboard would report live numbers for your specific address and refresh daily.
Everything on it is pulled straight from source: Meta and Google ad performance, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube post reach, MLS® client-portal and agent activity, plus REALTOR.ca views, favourites, photo views and shares. You see the same numbers I see, on the same day I see it, without ever needing to call in for an update or wait for a weekly summary.
Why Selling in Varsity View Is Not Like Selling Elsewhere in Saskatoon
Varsity View is a character neighbourhood with a renovation culture. About 37 per cent of the housing stock predates 1960 and another 29 per cent was built through the 1960s and 1970s, so most of what trades here is a home that has been actively updated over the years rather than left in original condition. Buyers touring these streets expect a mix of well-preserved character, thoughtful renovation, and the occasional untouched project home, and pricing has to reflect where your specific house sits on that spectrum.
The 27 per cent two-unit share is much higher than in most Saskatoon neighbourhoods, and it drives an active semi-detached resale market rather than a footnote-sized one. Nine semi-detached and six semi-detached (two-title) closings in 2024 at averages of $499,389 and $592,083 are premium price bands for that product type, reflecting infill development on character streets close to the University of Saskatchewan. A page that treats Varsity View as a detached market with a small condo layer misses that entire tier.
The proximity to the University of Saskatchewan, Royal University Hospital, and the Broadway corridor also produces a distinctive buyer pool. About 57 per cent of dwellings are rented, driven largely by student and healthcare-worker demand plus long-established rental character homes, and non-family households (1,050) outnumber one-family households (755). That renter share reshapes the condo and two-unit conversation in particular, since some current condo listings compete against investor-owned turnovers in the same building.
Pricing a Varsity View Character House Against Renovation Depth
Pricing a Varsity View detached home starts with what has actually been done to it. Two houses on the same block, both built pre-1960, can carry price differences of a hundred thousand dollars or more depending on kitchen and bathroom updates, mechanical replacements, foundation work, window and roof age, and the quality of any additions. A comparative market analysis here has to weigh renovation history far more heavily than raw square footage, because the neighbourhood's character homes are effectively pricing along two curves: preserved-and-updated versus deferred-maintenance.
The most recent official pricing data for Varsity View comes from the City of Saskatoon's Neighbourhood Profile and covers the 2024 sales year: 82 single-family homes averaged $624,010, 9 semi-detached sales averaged $499,389, 6 semi-detached (two-title) closings averaged $592,083, and 14 low-rise apartment condos averaged $225,736. Those figures set the tier structure of the neighbourhood, with detached and premium semi-detached both trading well above the citywide detached average, but they are not a current valuation for any specific address.
Citywide context matters too. Saskatoon's overall MLS® benchmark residential price hit a record $448,400 in June 2026 on roughly 1.6 months of inventory, and the Saskatchewan REALTORS® Association has flagged the Saskatoon-Biggar region as carrying the tightest housing conditions in the province through the first half of 2026. That backdrop tends to favour prepared sellers citywide, Varsity View included, but it does not replace a proper CMA on your specific home or unit.
The listings above show current asking prices in Varsity View, not closed sale prices. Closed figures for recent Varsity View sales, along with days on market and any price adjustments, are not published publicly. I bring that side of the comparison to your in-person evaluation so the pricing conversation is grounded in what buyers actually paid, not just what other sellers asked.
Who Is Buying in Varsity View
The City's demographic snapshot points to a genuinely split Varsity View buyer pool. Non-family households (1,050) outnumber one-family households (755), which is unusual for a character neighbourhood at this price band and lines up with the strong renter share plus the two-unit and condo layers. Marketing that speaks only to move-up families misses the university-affiliated professionals, medical residents, and downsizers who are active shoppers here, especially at the semi-detached and condo tiers.
Median personal income in Varsity View sits at $38,240 versus $44,650 citywide, below the citywide median, reflecting the meaningful student and early-career renter component in the neighbourhood. The buyer pool competing for detached listings, however, is a different segment: established professionals and dual-income households drawn by the location, the character housing, and the walk-to-campus proximity. The 82 detached sales at $624,010 in 2024 confirm that a large group of buyers is willing to pay well above the citywide average for a character house here.
The gap between the condo tier ($225,736 average in 2024), the semi-detached tier (roughly $499,000 to $592,000), and the detached tier ($624,010 average) means Varsity View effectively runs three distinct buyer pools in parallel. Positioning each listing with its own copy, comparables, and photography priorities produces a much cleaner buyer experience than a single generic template.
What Sellers Say
Kent was the best choice to sell our home. His presentation was professional, his strategy was clear, and his marketing went far beyond simply putting our house on REALTOR.ca and placing a sign in the yard. We felt confident throughout the entire process and would highly recommend Kent to anyone looking to sell their home.
Adam Kitter — seller, Evergreen neighbourhood, Saskatoon
Kent did an amazing job marketing our property. It was an investment property and we wanted to get maximum value out of it. His feedback and marketing strategy made the whole process easy, and the Listing Insights Dashboard kept us informed and relaxed from start to finish.
101216879 Sask Ltd. — investment property seller
We were moving out of province for work, and Kent made the selling process seamless and stress-free. You could really tell the difference his planning and marketing made throughout the process.
Dustin Ratzlaff — relocated out of province
Awards and Recognition
Awards are not a substitute for a solid CMA on your specific home, but they do show a pattern across many closings rather than a single strong year.
3×Centurion ProducerCentury 21 North American award for top producers
11×Masters AwardCentury 21 Canada recognition for top producers
2019Top Listing AgentCentury 21 Fusion, Saskatoon
Three Centurion Producer years, eleven Masters Awards, and a 2019 Top Listing Agent title at Century 21 Fusion, Saskatoon. That last one matters on a page written for sellers, because it measures listing-side production specifically rather than combined buying-and-selling volume.
Because Varsity View leans on character detached, active semi-detached infill, and a smaller condo layer, preparation here has to match the product. Before your home or unit goes live, focus on:
For character detached owners, gathering a paper trail of any mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or foundation work, since buyers pricing a pre-war or mid-century home care as much about what has been done to it as they do about finishes.
Refreshing dated kitchens and bathrooms selectively, since these are where the biggest price swings between preserved-and-updated and deferred-maintenance houses show up.
Preserving original character detail (built-ins, fireplaces, hardwood floors, plaster) where it is intact, since buyers in this neighbourhood pay a premium for character that has survived earlier renovations.
For semi-detached owners, staging the outdoor space, since a well-presented yard, parking pad, or patio is one of the clearer differentiators between attached homes on the same street.
For condo owners, ordering and reviewing your condo documents (reserve fund study, bylaws, minutes, recent financials) before listing, since these are the single biggest speed lever at the condo tier.
Landscaping and boulevard tidy-up, since mature trees and established gardens are part of the Varsity View sales pitch, and neglected fronts drag down the first impression.
Decluttering rooms that have been lived in for a long time so buyers can see the space rather than a specific stage of life.
The Listing Process, Step by Step
Initial conversation to understand your timeline, your reason for selling, and what a good outcome looks like for you.
Comparative market analysis built on recent closed sales on your street or in your building, not just the City averages.
Preparation plan, a short prioritised list of what is worth doing before photography and what is not.
Paperwork: listing agreement, disclosures, and timeline confirmed in writing before anything goes public.
Media day: photography, floor plans, drone footage, and any video once the home is ready to show its best.
Launch: MLS®, kentbraaten.com, signage, and paid promotion all go live together.
Showings and feedback with coordinated access and honest reporting on what buyers are saying.
Offer review: price, conditions, deposit, financing, and closing date weighed together, with a clear recommendation from me.
Conditions through closing: inspection, financing, and lawyer coordination managed to keys-in-hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the City's 2024 average price for Varsity View reflect what my home is worth today?
Not on its own. The City of Saskatoon's Neighbourhood Profile is the most recent official source for Varsity View-specific sales, covering 82 detached, 9 semi-detached, 6 semi-detached (two-title), and 14 low-rise apartment closings across the 2024 calendar year. Those averages set the tier structure of the neighbourhood, but a current valuation needs to start from recent closed sales on comparable streets or in your specific building, together with today's citywide backdrop, which includes the record $448,400 MLS® benchmark price Saskatoon posted in June 2026.
How much of my Varsity View house price is really about renovation history?
A lot of it. Two character houses on the same block can carry a hundred thousand dollars or more of price difference depending on kitchen and bathroom updates, mechanical replacements, foundation work, window and roof age, and the quality of any additions. A CMA in this neighbourhood weighs renovation history heavily, because raw square footage and bedroom count alone do not spread comparable houses out enough to explain the sale prices actually being achieved on these streets.
Is my Varsity View semi-detached really worth close to $500,000 or more?
It can be. The City recorded 9 semi-detached sales in 2024 at an average of $499,389, plus 6 semi-detached (two-title) closings averaging $592,083, which are premium bands for that product type in Saskatoon and reflect newer infill built on character streets. Your specific number depends on the age of the build, the finish level, the parking and yard arrangement, and whether it is a single-title or two-title configuration, which we work through on the walkthrough.
Is selling a condo in Varsity View different from selling a detached home here?
Yes, meaningfully. Low-rise apartment condo sales averaged $225,736 across 14 closings in 2024, compared with $624,010 for the 82 detached sales, so the buyer pool, financing profile, and marketing angle are all different. Condo buyers dig into the building's reserve fund study, bylaws, and monthly fee in a way detached buyers rarely do, so that paperwork needs to be pulled and reviewed before listing rather than during the offer.
Does the age of my Varsity View house hurt its resale?
Not on its own. About 37 per cent of the neighbourhood was built before 1960 and another 29 per cent through the 1960s and 1970s, so buyers touring the detached streets here are expecting that vintage and pricing accordingly. What can hurt a resale is when the home reads as original throughout while comparable character homes on the same block have been carefully updated. Selective updates that respect the character of the house tend to earn back more than they cost.
My building has a lot of student or hospital-worker renters. Does that hurt my condo resale?
The 57 per cent rented share across Varsity View is driven largely by proximity to the University of Saskatchewan and Royal University Hospital. Lender rules on condo financing sometimes tighten in specific buildings with high renter concentrations, which can narrow the buyer pool at the margin. A well-prepared owner-occupied listing tends to separate itself from investor-owned units in the same building on presentation alone. We check the current owner-occupied ratio for your specific building as part of the pricing conversation.
Should I renovate the kitchen before I list, or price to reflect that it has not been done?
It depends on the current state of the kitchen, your timeline to list, and what comparable houses on your block have already spent on updates. In a renovation-heavy neighbourhood like Varsity View, a tired kitchen on an otherwise strong character house often shows up as a discount larger than the cost of a targeted refresh, but that is not always true. This is one of the specific questions I get into on the walkthrough, along with which finishes photograph well against the current comparable set.
Should I sell my Varsity View home before buying my next one, or the other way around?
There is no single right answer. Saskatoon sat at roughly 1.6 months of supply as of June 2026 on record-high prices, which means buying first can leave you carrying two properties briefly, and selling first can compress the window to find your next home. For many Varsity View owners the next move is a downsize from a character detached into a condo, or a step across into another central neighbourhood, and each pattern can sometimes be sequenced with an extended possession clause. We work through your financing and timeline together at the evaluation.
Does listing in spring or summer make a real difference in Varsity View?
It depends on what you are selling. Detached family buyers moving to Varsity View often prefer to close over summer so kids can start the school year already settled, which adds urgency to spring and early-summer listings on the character streets. The condo and student-adjacent semi-detached tiers see different seasonal patterns because university academic-year moves influence them. The right listing month depends on your product type and your own timeline.
How long does a well-prepared Varsity View home usually take to sell right now?
Days-on-market depends heavily on price band, product type, and how prepared the listing is when it goes live, and the 2026 number keeps moving as inventory shifts, so a single quoted average is out of date within weeks. What is safe to say is that with citywide supply around 1.6 months as of June 2026, well-prepared and correctly priced Varsity View listings have generally been trading faster than they did a few years ago. I bring current comparables and days-on-market context to the evaluation for your specific product type.
Can I get a value on my Varsity View home without committing to list it?
Yes. The evaluation is free, done in person on your property or unit, and comes with no obligation to list. Many Varsity View owners use it to cross-check a portal estimate that looks off, to plan a downsize, or to see whether the equity picture supports a next move before opening a lender conversation. You get a real number based on real comparables and can decide from there.
What's my Varsity View condo worth in 2026?
There is no published 2026 average specific to Varsity View condos, so any honest answer starts with a range and narrows once we look at your building. The most recent official numbers are 2024: low-rise apartment condos at $225,736 across 14 sales. Saskatoon's market has tightened considerably since then, with the citywide MLS® benchmark reaching a record $448,400 in June 2026 on roughly 1.6 months of inventory, and condo product across Saskatoon has moved upward from 2024 levels. Your actual number depends on your floor, exposure, parking, square footage, condo fee, and the financial health of your corporation. I price it against comparable units in your own building and complex, which is the only comparison that genuinely holds up.
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About Kent Braaten
My name is Kent Braaten and I would like to thank you for taking the time to look through my
website. As an experienced Realtor I am here to help make the purchase of your new home or
selling your current one as easy as possible.
I grew up in Birch Hills, Saskatchewan and now live in Saskatoon so I understand the local
market. I have experience in the construction industry and this gives me
the added tools to make sure that the home you are buying or selling meets your needs and
certain industry standards.
My knowledge as a Century 21 Fusion Real Estate Agent and personal interest in seeing
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