Silverspring

Overview

Silverspring sits in northeast Saskatoon, developed primarily between the late 1980s and early 2000s on land that was previously part of the University of Saskatchewan's agricultural holdings. It's a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood defined by mature green space on nearly every side — the Saskatoon Forestry Farm to the east, the Natural Grasslands to the north, and a connected series of parks running through the interior.

Central Avenue forms the western boundary, Attridge Drive the south, and Fedoruk Road the north. Despite being in the northeast quadrant, it's well-connected to the rest of the city through Circle Drive and the North Commuter Parkway.

Housing snapshot

Single-detached homes make up most of the housing stock, with a smaller selection of townhouses along the southern edge and a pocket of condo apartments around Kristjanson Road. Construction is largely from the early 1990s through 2000, so lots and home sizes generally reflect that era — larger than newer planned communities, with established landscaping and mature trees throughout.

Homeownership rates in Silverspring have historically been very high, which tends to keep the streetscape well-maintained and turnover relatively low.

Parks and green space

Silverspring is genuinely built around green space — it's one of the neighbourhood's defining characteristics. Residents have access to:

• Dave King Park, Christine Morris Park, and Silverspring Park — spread through the neighbourhood with playgrounds and open space.
• Silverspring Linear Park — a connected greenway running through the neighbourhood.
• Saskatoon Natural Grasslands — a 34-acre preserved native prairie ecosystem within the neighbourhood boundaries. One of the few places in the city where you can walk through genuine native prairie.
• Forestry Farm Park and Zoo — sits on the eastern edge of the neighbourhood. Trails, picnic areas, and the zoo itself are a short walk or bike ride away.
• Sutherland Beach — an off-leash area along the South Saskatchewan River, a short drive away.

The Silverspring Community Association operates an outdoor rink and organizes sports leagues, seasonal events, and activities throughout the year.

Schools

Two elementary schools serve Silverspring directly:

• École Silverspring School — public, Kindergarten to Grade 8, offering both English and French Immersion programs.
• École St. Mother Teresa School — Catholic, Kindergarten to Grade 8, also offering English and French Immersion.

For high school, the closest options are Centennial Collegiate (public) and St. Joseph High School (Catholic), both located on Nelson Road in neighbouring University Heights. The University of Saskatchewan is a short drive away for post-secondary. Confirm current catchment boundaries before making decisions based on school access.

Shopping, dining, and services

There is no commercial development inside Silverspring itself — this is a purely residential neighbourhood. That said, everything you need is close:

• University Heights Suburban Centre — groceries, pharmacies, banks, and dining, a few minutes south.
• Preston Crossing — big-box retail, restaurants, and services, minutes away via Attridge Drive.
• Sutherland — additional local services and access to older commercial strips along Idylwyld Drive.

The trade-off is real: a vehicle is generally necessary for groceries and day-to-day errands. Walkability scores for commercial amenities are low.

Access and commute

Circle Drive is close by, and the North Commuter Parkway connects to the city's north and west sides. Approximate drive times under normal traffic conditions:

• University of Saskatchewan: 5 to 10 minutes
• Downtown Saskatoon: 10 to 15 minutes
• Preston Crossing or University Heights: under 5 minutes
• Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo: a few minutes

Saskatoon Transit serves the area, though routes can change. Buyers should check current schedules before making decisions based on transit access.

Who Silverspring suits best

Market activity — past 90 days

As of May 13, 2026, twenty-three homes have moved through the Silverspring market in the past 90 days. Fourteen sold, three are conditional, and six remain active. The mix is fairly balanced across detached homes, townhouses, and condo apartments.

Sales by segment

Across all sales, seven of fourteen homes went over list price, two landed at list, and five sold under. The slowest sale sat at 88 days. The fastest closed in 7.

What's still available

Six active listings as of May 13, 2026:

• Four detached homes between $524,900 and $589,900
• Two townhouses at $299,900 and $344,900
• Zero condo apartments

Three more are conditional and likely to close shortly: one detached at $689,900, one townhouse at $299,900, and one condo at $289,900.

What this means