Appreciation vs. Liquidity: Two Different Things
When people ask me which neighbourhood in east Regina is the "best," I always come back with the same question: best for what? Because the neighbourhood that gets you the highest price and the one that sells the fastest aren't always the same place. And both of those are different from the one that quietly holds its value decade after decade without anyone really noticing.
Resale value is one of those things that sounds simple but gets complicated fast. I've seen clients buy in a new development, enjoy the house for eight years, and then struggle to sell because every other home on the street looks identical and three of their neighbours listed the same month. I've also seen people buy a $300,000 home in an established area and sell it for $340,000 five years later with almost no updates — just because the neighbourhood itself did the heavy lifting.
I'll be honest with you: nobody can predict exactly what your home will be worth in ten years. But there are patterns. Certain factors — school proximity, lot size, build quality, how mature the neighbourhood is, whether the city is investing in infrastructure nearby — show up again and again in the homes that hold and grow their value. Let me walk you through what I see across East Regina right now.
Before I get into specific neighbourhoods, I want to clear up something that trips people up. There's a difference between a home that appreciates (goes up in value over time) and a home that's liquid (sells quickly when you list it). You don't always get both in the same place.
A home in a high-demand neighbourhood might sell in 19 days, but if you paid a premium to get in, your annual appreciation could be modest. Meanwhile, a home in an established area might take 45 days to sell but appreciate 15% over five years because you bought at a reasonable price and the neighbourhood matured around you.
Days on market is the number I watch most closely for liquidity. The citywide average in Regina sits around 50 to 60 days. Anything under 30 tells me buyers are competing for that neighbourhood. Anything over 75 and sellers are making concessions. Appreciation builds your equity. Liquidity means you can access it when you need to. Keep both in mind.
The Creeks: Fastest Sales in East Regina
The Creeks is in a category of its own. The median home price sits around $900,000, and properties here average roughly 19 days on market. That's about 75% faster than the citywide average. For a luxury neighbourhood, that kind of liquidity is unusual.
Why does it sell so fast? A few things working together. The Creeks has strict architectural controls, which means every home meets a certain standard of design and construction. You don't end up with a $900,000 custom build next to a $400,000 spec home — the neighbourhood protects itself from that kind of mismatch. It also borders an environmental reserve, which means the green space behind your house isn't getting developed into more lots in five years.
The buyer pool is smaller — not everyone's shopping at $900K — but the people who are tend to be serious and financially ready. That combination of strict standards, protected green space, and motivated buyers creates the fast turnover. I've seen this with clients who bought here early in the development. Their homes have held value well because The Creeks doesn't flood the market with inventory.
Greens on Gardiner: New Infrastructure Driving Growth
Greens on Gardiner is one of the newer communities in east Regina, and it benefits from something you can't manufacture: timing. Homes here typically range from $500,000 to $600,000, with days on market averaging 20 to 30 days. That's well under the city average and a sign that buyers are actively seeking this neighbourhood.
The Acre 21 commercial hub is a big part of the story. Having shops, restaurants, and services within walking distance of your house does real things for your property value. It sounds obvious, but a lot of newer developments in Regina are still waiting for their commercial amenities to arrive. Greens on Gardiner already has them.
New infrastructure investment is the other factor. When the city puts money into roads, utilities, and parks in your area, that investment tends to show up in home values over the next five to ten years. Greens on Gardiner is in that window right now — the infrastructure is going in, the commercial area is filling up, and the neighbourhood still has room to mature. That's a good combination for resale.
The one thing I'd flag: because it's newer, most homes here are similar in age and style. That means when you go to sell, your direct competition is your neighbour's nearly identical house. The homes that stand out — upgraded landscaping, a finished basement, a thoughtful deck — tend to sell faster and for more.
Woodland Grove: The Neighbourhood People Don't Leave
Woodland Grove is a different kind of resale story. Homes here range from about $435,000 to $550,000, and the neighbourhood has what I'd call extremely low turnover. Buyers stay 20 years or more. When a house does come up for sale, it doesn't last long — but opportunities to buy are rare.
What keeps people here? The neighbourhood is built around cul-de-sacs, which cuts through traffic and creates that quiet, contained feel that families with young kids want. The Tyndall stone perimeter gives it a distinct, established look. And the lots are generous by modern standards — you actually have a yard.
From a resale perspective, low turnover is a double-edged thing. On one hand, it means when you do sell, there's pent-up demand because so few homes come available. On the other hand, it means there are fewer comparable sales to point to when setting your price. Appraisals can be tricky when the last sale on your street was 18 months ago.
I'll be honest with you — Woodland Grove isn't the neighbourhood where you'll see rapid year-over-year appreciation. It's the neighbourhood where values hold steady through downturns while other areas dip. That kind of stability has real value, even if it doesn't make headlines.
Wascana View: Location That Doesn't Depreciate
Wascana View is one of those neighbourhoods where the land itself carries significant value. Homes range from $450,000 to over $600,000, and the neighbourhood borders 930 hectares of Wascana Centre — one of the largest urban parks in North America. That kind of proximity to permanent green space is something you can't replicate, and it protects your resale value in a way that other amenities can't.
A lot of the homes here are custom builds from the 1990s and 2000s. That means they've had time to prove themselves structurally — the foundation has settled, the grading is established, and you can see how the house has held up over 20 to 30 years. For buyers, that's actually reassuring.
The resale advantage comes from scarcity. The neighbourhood is fully built out — no more land to develop. When supply is fixed and the location is desirable, values hold even when the broader market softens.
Parkridge: Best Value Buy in East Regina
I talk about Parkridge a lot because it's one of the most underappreciated neighbourhoods on this side of the city. Homes range from $280,000 to $330,000. Most come with double garages and sit on mature lots with established trees and landscaping. And you're about five minutes from Costco.
For resale, Parkridge works because of the price-to-quality ratio. You're getting more house per dollar than in most east Regina neighbourhoods. When it's time to sell, your buyer isn't stretching to afford the place — fewer lowball offers, less negotiation stress.
The neighbourhood is mature, which means the infrastructure is already paid for and maintained. Sidewalks, drainage, street lighting — it all works. Newer developments sometimes struggle with grading issues or infrastructure that's still being finalized. Parkridge doesn't have those growing pains.
Eastbrook: Quiet Strength in Newer Builds
Eastbrook doesn't get the attention that some of the flashier east Regina neighbourhoods do, but it's got a solid resale profile. The neighbourhood features newer builds with good architectural variety. There are naturalized wetlands and about 24 acres of parkland woven through the area, which gives it a green, open feel.
For resale, that parkland matters. Homes backing onto green space or walking paths consistently sell faster and for more than comparable homes on interior lots. That's not specific to Eastbrook — it's a pattern across Regina. But Eastbrook has more of those lots than many other neighbourhoods its size.
Riverbend: Entry-Level Liquidity
Riverbend serves a completely different buyer, but it belongs in this conversation. Condos here start around $150,000, and townhomes range from $200,000 to $300,000. The 3.9-kilometre lake loop trail is a genuine amenity that buyers mention in almost every showing I do in this neighbourhood.
Resale in Riverbend is about volume and affordability. There's always demand for entry-level housing. First-time buyers, investors, and downsizers all shop here. That broad buyer pool means your property is liquid — it'll sell when you need it to.
What Actually Hurts Resale Value
Take your time with this section, because it matters as much as the neighbourhood you choose.
Deferred maintenance is the big one. A roof that's past its life expectancy, a furnace that's 25 years old, windows with broken seals — buyers see these and either walk away or submit offers $20,000 to $40,000 below asking.
Outdated finishes don't kill a sale, but they slow it down. Oak cabinets from 1997 paired with laminate countertops and linoleum flooring — buyers in 2026 know what things could look like, and they discount accordingly.
Poor lot grading is the silent value killer. If water pools against your foundation after a heavy rain, a home inspector will flag it and your buyer will either renegotiate or back out.
Overdoing renovations can actually hurt, too. I've seen homeowners put $80,000 into a kitchen in a neighbourhood where the ceiling price is $350,000. You won't get that money back. Renovate to the level of your neighbourhood, not beyond it.
Choosing Based on Your Timeline
Buying for 3 to 5 years? Prioritize liquidity — neighbourhoods where homes sell fast. Greens on Gardiner, The Creeks, and Parkridge all have strong days-on-market numbers.
Buying for 5 to 10 years? This is where appreciation matters more. Greens on Gardiner and Eastbrook are still maturing, which means values have room to grow.
Buying for 10+ years? Stability is your friend. Woodland Grove, Wascana View, and Parkridge have all proven they hold value through market cycles.
The Bottom Line
There's no single "best" neighbourhood for resale in east Regina. It depends on your budget, your timeline, and what kind of value matters most to you — fast sales, steady appreciation, or long-term stability.
If you want to talk through which neighbourhoods make sense for where you are right now, I'm always available for a conversation. No pressure, no timeline — just honest information about what I'm seeing in the market. You can reach me at 306-581-1212 whenever you're ready.
