Warm Martensville family street with two parents pushing a stroller and children biking past newer detached homes on a sunny afternoon

Every month we work with Saskatoon buyers who set out looking in the city and end up putting an offer in on a Martensville home instead. The shift is not accidental. Five things are pushing buyers 15 minutes north in 2026, and they are worth understanding whether you are considering the move yourself or thinking about listing your Martensville home to catch that demand.

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1. Your Budget Goes Meaningfully Further

A Saskatoon buyer with a $475,000 budget shopping in Stonebridge or Rosewood is looking at a 20-year-old 1,300-square-foot two-storey with a partially finished basement. That same buyer in Martensville is looking at a 2020-built 1,600-square-foot two-storey, fully finished basement, double attached…

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Aerial view of a Martensville family neighbourhood with modern homes, an elementary school, playground and sports fields

Schools shape where families buy. If you are thinking about a move to Martensville, understanding the school landscape is one of the smartest first steps you can take. For a city of just over 12,000, Martensville offers a genuinely strong lineup: four elementary schools, one high school, and a healthy mix of pre-school and daycare options. Here is the complete 2026 guide.

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Elementary Schools

Valley Manor Elementary School

200 8th Avenue South. One of Martensville's original elementary schools, Valley Manor serves the older, established south end of the city. Established community, stable enrolment, and highly involved parent council. If you are buying in central or south Martensville, this is likely your…

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A lot of first-time buyers land on Martensville after realizing their Saskatoon budget stretches noticeably further just 15 minutes north. If you are house-hunting in the $400,000 to $550,000 range for your first purchase in 2026, here is what that money actually buys you in Martensville, and how to shop smart.

What $400,000 to $450,000 gets you

  • Older bungalow, three bedrooms up, single detached garage, standard lot in the older core.
  • Semi-detached three-bedroom two-storey with an attached single garage, likely 1,100 to 1,400 sq ft above grade, some in Lake Vista and some in older infill.
  • Occasional smaller detached two-storey needing cosmetic updates.

At this price band you will trade one of three things: age, size, or basement…

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