511 Bennion Terrace
Saskatoon, Canada
Guide Price
$896,750
C$1,250,000 CAD · $506/sqft
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
5
BATHROOMS
3
SIZE
1772 sq ft
Description
House with 5 bedrooms in Saskatoon, SK
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Saskatoon
Saskatchewan's largest city straddles the South Saskatchewan River, offering affordable housing, a university-driven cultural scene, and a surprisingly good restaurant strip on Broadway Avenue. Winters are harsh but the cost of living is among the lowest of Canadian cities, and the community is friendly and unpretentious.
Hockey-night camaraderie, vast wilderness an hour from any city, and a multicultural mosaic where poutine shops sit next to dim sum restaurants and everyone apologizes for everything.
Visa
Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker) — points-based system scoring age, education, language, and work experience. Processing takes ~11 months, costs CA$1,525. Leads directly to permanent residency. Provincial Nominee Programs offer alternative pathways with lower requirements if you target a specific province.
Learn more: Digital Nomad Visas: Where You Can Live & Work in 2026→Key Fact
Canada has universal healthcare, but wait times for specialists can be months. Having French language skills dramatically improves your Express Entry score and opens up Quebec programs.
Learn more: Health Insurance for Americans Living Abroad→Canada at a glance
How Canada scores for American expats
Cost of buying in Canada
Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property
Closing Costs
3-5% of purchase price
- ·Land transfer tax: 0.5-2%
- ·Legal fees: CA$1,500-3,000
- ·Home inspection: CA$400-600
- ·Title insurance: CA$200-400
Annual Costs
Property Tax
0.5-2.5% of assessed value (varies by province)
Insurance
CA$1,200-2,400/yr
HOA / Condo Fees
CA$300-700/mo for condos
Good to Know
Agent Fees
Seller pays (3-5%)
Foreign Buyer Note
Foreign buyer ban extended to 2027 in most areas. Exceptions for some rural properties and new developments.
Legal help in Canada
Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.
Need a local attorney in Canada?
We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.
Next steps for moving to Canada
Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.
Understand the buying rules
Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.
Sort out your visa
Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.
Plan your finances
Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.
Know your tax obligations
US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.
Set up healthcare
Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.
Run the full checklist
Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.
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