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103 Saguenay Drive
River Heights SA Saskatoon S7K 4M8

$1,899,900
Residential beds: 4 baths: 4.0 2,778 sq. ft. built: 2020

Aerial overview of location surrounded by Meewasin Valley Park and steps away from the river.
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
SK031804
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
4
Year Built:
2020
Unrivaled Masterpiece in River Heights! Experience a rare alignment of luxury and location. This custom-built MAISON home (2020) offers a front-row seat to the Meewasin Valley Park, boasting panoramic 180 degree river & park views and doorstep access to the best of Saskatoon's outdoor recreation. Immaculate and fully finished, this home offers a level of turn-key detail that is impossible to find in today's market. An intuitive layout and countless interior features are designed for both large social gatherings and quiet family moments. Oversized windows on all three floors flood the home with natural light and park vistas. Outside, the transition is seamless: enjoy the concrete-pad sport court, a dream garage, mature professional landscaping and expansive heated decks nestled under a private tree canopy. Skip the multi-year design and construction process. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a "better-than-new" architectural infill in an incomparable location at a value that defies today’s rising build costs. This home MUST BE VIEWED to discover the many features and appreciate the peaceful ,serene setting! PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES-FRIDAY April 3rd 2-4pm,SATURDAY April 4th 2-4pm and SUNDAY April 5th 2-4pm.CLICK VIDEO(Multimedia) BUTTON ON REALTOR.ca for Detailed Feature Sheet,Floor Plans & 130+ pics.
Listing Area:
Saskatoon
Listing Subarea:
River Heights SA
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Building Type:
House
Home Style:
2 Storey
Year built:
2020 (Age: 6)
Total Floor Area:
2,778 sq. ft.
Bedrooms:
4
Number of bathrooms:
4.0
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
$10,219 / 2025
Frontage:
58'
Ownership Title:
Freehold
Heating:
Electric, Forced Air, In Floor, Natural Gas
Water Heater:
Included
Water Heater Type:
Gas
Water Softener:
Not Included
Basement:
Full Basement, Fully Finished
Basement Walls:
Concrete
Roof:
Asphalt Shingles
Exterior Finish:
Brick, Composite Siding
220 Volt Plug, Air Conditioner (Central), Air Exchanger, Air Filter, Alarm Sys Owned, Gas Bbq Hookup, Heat Recovery Unit, Humidifier, On Demand Water Heater, Sound System Built In, Sump Pump, T.V. Mounts, Underground Sprinkler
Balcony, Deck, Fenced, Garden Area, Lawn Front, Other, Trees/Shrubs
Heated Garage: Yes
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Living Room
17'8" × 14'2"
Hardwood
Main
Kitchen
20'7¼" × 10'4"
Hardwood
Main
Dining Room
16'7¼" × 14'5"
Hardwood
Main
Office
10'4" × 9'5"
Hardwood
Main
Mudroom
20' × 6'
Tile
2nd
Primary Bedroom
13' × 12'7"
Carpet
2nd
Bedroom
13'8" × 10'4"
Carpet
2nd
Bedroom
11'5" × 10'4"
Carpet
2nd
Family Room
16'7¼" × 15'6"
Carpet
2nd
Laundry
10'8" × 7'6"
Tile
Basement
Games Room
37' × 16'
Vinyl Plank
Basement
Bedroom
15' × 9'6"
Carpet
Basement
Storage
10' × 6'
Other
Basement
Utility Room
10' × 10'
Concrete
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main
No
2
3' x 5' Tile
2nd
No
4
5'6" x 10'8" Tile
2nd
Yes
5
8' x 15' Tile
Basement
No
4
5'6" x 9'6" Vinyl Plank
Occupancy:
Owner
Equipment Included:
Central Vac Attached, Central Vac Attachments, Dishwasher Built In, Dryer, Freezer, Fridge, Garage Door Opnr/Control(S), Garburator, Hood Fan, Microwave, Reverse Osmosis System, Stove, Vac Power Nozzle, Washer, Window Treatment
Lot Size:
6,705 sq. ft.
Lot Shape:
Backs on to Park/Green Space, Corner, Cul-De-Sac, Fronts on to Park/Green Space
Garage:
2 Car Attached
Garage Door WiFi:
Yes
Parking Places:
5.0
Parking Surface:
Concrete Drive, Double Drive
Date Listed:
Days on Mkt:
  • Photo 1: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Aerial overview of location surrounded by Meewasin Valley Park and steps away from the river.
  • Photo 2: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Winter living room view featuring 10 ft high beam ceiling,warm engineered hardwood flooring and an amazing Meewasin Park View through the abundance of windows.
  • Photo 3: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Summer living area view featuring 10 ft high beamed ceiling, engineered hardwood flooring and an abundance of windows (top windows open for natural breezes ).
  • Photo 4: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Sunlight filled kitchen featuring REDL cabinets, decorative light fixtures,light quartz stone countertops with triple sink and Kegerator.
  • Photo 5: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Chef's dream kitchen with REDL cabinets and quartz counter tops.
  • Photo 6: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Contemporary home featuring Hardy board siding and brick accents for low maintenance,wide concrete driveway, and a oversize (30 by 27) double garage with extra hieght overhead doors
  • Photo 7: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    An inviting bright entry with lots of natural light from 5 windows and designer light fixture.Tile patterned flooring and large closet.
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    Living area featuring beamed ceiling, wood-type flooring, and recessed lighting
  • Photo 9: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Dining space featuring expansive view of Meewasin Valley Park ,warm engineered hardwood floor and designer light fixture.
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    Dining area featuring suspended lighting
  • Photo 11: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Chef's dream kitchen with soft white REDL cabinets, light wood floors, open floor plan for entertaining , and beam living room ceiling.
  • Photo 12: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Kitchen featuring REDL cabinetry, a built in Dual tap KEGERATOR,built in 32"upright freezer and 32"refrigerator, hanging lights, and light engineered hardwood wood flooring.
  • Photo 13: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Kitchen featuring range hood, white REDL cabinetry, 36"stainless steel gas stove, quartz stone counters, and a focal point brick backsplash
  • Photo 14: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Main floor bathroom with vanity and quartz countertop.Feautures designer themed wallpaper and offers convenient access from garage,mudroom ,office and kitchen.
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    Main floor office or hobby room overlooking the backyard sports court.
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    Mudroom with light tile patterned flooring has access to garage and backyard.Tons of shelving and storage space.
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    Upper floor family sunroom with plenty of natural light and door to upper deck.
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    Family room (pic 2) featuring huge window ,recessed lighting and wool berber carpet.
  • Photo 19: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Winter view from upper deck overlooking Meewasin Vally Park and river.
  • Photo 20: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Summer view of upper deck (privacy wall has rough in for outdoor sauna) and natural gas hook up for firetable.
  • Photo 21: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    (pic 1) highlighting the abundant window space,wide vanity and luxurious soaker tub luxurious soaking tub
  • Photo 22: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Ensuite bathroom (pic 2) highlighting the luxurious soaker tub and heated tile floor. freestanding bath, vanity, and dark tile patterned flooring
  • Photo 23: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Ensuite bathroom (pic 3)showing the huge tiled dual head steam shower, and large vanity soaker tub and heated tile floor.
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    Walk in closet with light carpet
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    Primary bedroom (pic 1)with vestibule access to spa like en-suite bath.
  • Photo 26: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Primary Bedroom (pic 2) with beautiful Meewasin Valley park and river view.
  • Photo 27: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    lLarge bedroom #2 with long lasting easy care wool berber flooring and a oversize opening window.
  • Photo 28: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Bedroom #3 with wool berber carpeted bedroom featuring large clost with organizers built in.
  • Photo 29: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Upper floor main bathroom with heated tile floor ,large vanity and shower / bath combo .Natural light from the east facing window.
  • Photo 30: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Upper level laundry room with large sink ,stacked high capacity washer and dryer, cabinet space, hangng rack and light tile patterned floors
  • Photo 31: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Multi purpose space for games ,office area ,and an abundance (7 'by 10')of full height storage thru thje double doors.Features light tone luxury vinyl plank floors and recessed lighting...large south facing window bring in natural light.
  • Photo 32: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Lower level living area featuring light tone luxury vinyl flooring and recessed lighting
  • Photo 33: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Lower level guest bedroom featuring wool berber flooring and an over legal size window.
  • Photo 34: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Bathroom with vanity, shower / bath combo with shower curtain, and light wood-style flooring
  • Photo 35: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    This garage is for more than cars--ping pong,basketball ,work outs ,football parties....you name it! The epoxy like floor keeps dust down and is easy clean.
  • Photo 36: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Over height garage (30 by 27) featuring epoxy like floor and a “Bike nook” (7 by 10).
  • Photo 37: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Fenced backyard featuring outdoor covered dining area,complete with built in sound and lighting controllable from your phone.Natural. gas hook up for BBQ grilling.
  • Photo 38: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    View of yard highlighting the “edible garden”basketball hoop, upper and lower deck and sports court.
  • Photo 39: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Back yard aerial view highlighting the Sport Court ,Edible garden ,and decks.
  • Photo 40: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Bird's eye view of Meewasin Valley Park ,River ,and tree filled natural landscape
  • Photo 41: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Winter aerial view.
  • Photo 42: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    View of snow covered back of property
  • Photo 43: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Snow covered Meewasin Valley Park aerial view…Note the at your door cross country ski trail!
  • Photo 44: 103 Saguenay Drive in Saskatoon: River Heights SA Residential for sale : MLS®# SK031804
    Backyard showing upper and lower decks,sports court and "edible garden raised plant boxes".
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Langham Saskatchewan Information

Langham is a town in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is located on Highway 16, 35 kilometres northwest of the city of Saskatoon. The 2011 census reported a population of 1,290, with 489 homes in the community. Originally, the area was primarily settled by Mennonites. Langham was named after E. Langham, a purchasing agent for the Canadian National Railway. Langham was founded in 1904 with the building of a rail line between Saskatoon and Edmonton, Alberta. Langham was declared a village in 1906, and became a town in 1907. There are two public schools serving the children of Langham and area. Approximately 150 Grades K to 5 students attend Langham Elementary School, while approximately 210 Grades 6 to 12 students attend Walter W Brown High School. Both schools are part of Prairie Spirit School Division, which includes communities that surround the city of Saskatoon. As well, 3 and 4 year olds can access a preK program at Li’l Vikings Preschool. And at the Elementary there is a before and after school program for any grade preK – 5. The town’s economy is based on commuters to the nearby city, and on agriculture. There are a number of local businesses, which include a general car maintenance and repair shop, insurance services, an autobody repair shop, a financial institution, a restaurant, daycares, gas bar, income tax services. Langham is home to a branch of the Wheatland Regional Library, which is open throughout the year, offering story time programs for young children. The Langham & District Heritage Village & Museum is open from May long weekend to September 30. The museum’s purpose is to showcase and preserve the artifacts that show the history and development of Langham and District. River Valley RV Park has 31 fully serviced campsites and is located on the edge of the Town of Langham. River Ridge Trails now occupies the area of the old golf course, approx 5 km north of Langham and offers walking and biking trails and groomed ski trails in the winter. https://riverridgetrails.ca/ The Summer Activities Program occurs around town from early July until late August. Sporting, crafting, and social events happen throughout the summer. Community sport activities include hockey, curling, and figure skating in the winter, and soccer, softball, and slowpitch in the spring and summer. Langham Spray Park. The splash pad is located in Community Park and is surrounded by picnic tables, a swing set, and is beautifully landscaped. Depending on the weather and management, the Spray Park is open June – September from 10 am-8 pm Langham offers one of the highest numbers of churches per capita in Canada.[4] Churches in Langham include the St. Mark Catholic Church, Knox United Church, Langham Mennonite Fellowship (formerly Zoar Mennonite Church), Langham Evangelical Bible Church, First Sask. Lutheran Church, and the Emmanuel Church. In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Langham had a population of 1,518 living in 554 of its 589 total private dwellings, a change of 1.5% from its 2016 population of 1,496. With a land area of 4.27 km2 (1.65 sq mi), it had a population density of 355.5/km2 (920.7/sq mi) in 2021.[5] Rural Saskatchewan is known for the support that communities give each other in the form of attending community activities, sharing sport teams, and building friendships among children and adults from neighboring towns and cities. Communities that surround Langham include Dalmeny, Borden, Martensville, Warman, and of course, Saskatoon. Also, Sarilia Country Estates is a new development that has been created along the Saskatchewan River approximately 6 miles north of Langham. 52°22?N 106°58?W? / ?52.367°N 106.967°W? / 52.367; -106.967? (Langham, Saskatchewan) Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langham,_Saskatchewan

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topsoil Depth (in) Alberta Source aafc slc version 3.2

Understanding Topsoil Depth in Alberta: Insights from AAFC SLC Version 3.2 Data

Topsoil depth is a critical factor for agricultural productivity, influencing water retention, nutrient availability, and root growth. The provided map of Alberta illustrates the topsoil depth in inches, highlighting significant regional variations. This analysis is based on data from the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLC) Version 3.2.

Key Observations

The topsoil depth in Western Alberta and the Rockies is generally shallow, ranging from 0 to 6 inches. This is due to the rugged terrain and erosional processes associated with mountainous regions. The shallow topsoil in these areas supports forests and natural vegetation rather than extensive agriculture.

Central Alberta, including areas around Edmonton and Red Deer, exhibits moderate to deep topsoil depths, generally between 8 to 14 inches. These depths are conducive to productive agriculture, supporting a variety of crops. The deeper topsoil in central regions contributes to higher agricultural yields and sustainable farming practices.

In Southern and Eastern Alberta, regions such as Calgary and areas towards the Saskatchewan border show variable topsoil depths ranging from 6 to 10 inches. While suitable for agriculture, these areas may require careful soil management to maintain productivity. Areas with shallower topsoil are more drought-resistant and may need irrigation and soil conservation practices.

Regional Analysis

The Rocky Mountain Influence is evident in the shallow topsoil of the Rocky Mountain foothills, resulting from the rocky and rugged terrain, limiting soil accumulation. These areas are more suited to forest growth and natural vegetation rather than intensive agriculture.

In contrast, the Prairie Conditions in central Alberta benefit from moderate to deep topsoil, which is ideal for crop production and supports Alberta’s agricultural economy. Maintaining topsoil depth through conservation practices is essential for sustaining long-term agrarian productivity in these areas.

Implications for Agriculture

Understanding topsoil depth is crucial for effective soil management practices, including crop selection, irrigation, and fertilization. Farmers can use this data to optimize their farming practices, choosing crops suited to the available topsoil depth and implementing appropriate soil conservation measures. Deeper topsoil improves water retention and nutrient availability, which is essential for healthy crop growth and high yields.

Conclusion

The topsoil depth map of Alberta reveals significant regional variations influenced by geographical features such as the Rocky Mountains and the fertile plains of central Alberta. Understanding these variations is crucial for optimizing agricultural practices and ensuring sustainable farming. By leveraging this data, farmers can improve crop yields, manage soil health, and enhance overall agrarian productivity in Alberta.

Sources

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLC) Version 3.2 Data
  • Alberta Agriculture and Forestry






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