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525 5th STREET E
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You just landed the job. The lease is almost up. And you've been doing the math long enough to know that buying actually makes more sense than throwing money at rent for another year. This is the one. 525 5th Street E sits in Buena Vista, one of Saskatoon's most loved neighbourhoods, and once you're here you'll understand why people stay. The river is a short walk away. Broadway is right there for your Sunday morning coffee and farmers market run. Downtown is close enough to walk or bike to work on the days you feel like it. And when your friends want to meet up, you're already central to everything. The home itself is a 1931 bungalow that has been taken care of the way homes used to be. Hardwood floors throughout the main level, a kitchen and dining room that flow together naturally, a comfortable living room, and two bedrooms on the main floor. It feels warm the second you walk in. The basement is a genuine bonus, and honestly a rare one for this area. Full height, and fully finished. There's a large family room, a third bedroom, a 3-piece bath, and laundry. It's the kind of extra space that grows with you, whether that's a guest room for visiting friends, a home office, or just room to spread out. Outside is low maintenance by design, which means your weekends stay yours. A covered concrete deck out back is the perfect spot to wind down after a long week, and the backyard has alley access without a lot of yard work to worry about. A little front lawn, a beautiful mature neighbourhood, and that's it. The massive heated 24' x 30' detached garage is the kind of thing that makes people stop scrolling. Whether you need storage, a shop, creative space, or just want to park out of the Saskatchewan winter, it's there and it's a big deal at this price point. Safe street. Walkable neighbourhood. A home that's been genuinely cared for. Equity you're building for yourself instead of someone else. This is what getting started actually looks like. (id:65958)
Basement
| Room | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Family room | 15 × 19 feet | |
| Bedroom | 11.2 × 14.5 feet | |
| 3pc Bathroom | — | |
| Laundry room | 10.2 × 7 feet | |
| Other | — |
Main level
| Room | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | 8.1 × 10.6 feet | |
| Dining room | 11.8 × 10.9 feet | |
| Living room | 15.4 × 10.1 feet | |
| 4pc Bathroom | — | |
| Bedroom | 11.4 × 8.9 feet | |
| Bedroom | 9.3 × 10.5 feet |
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