Jennica George
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RE/MAX Crown Real Estate 2350 2nd Ave, Regina, SK S4R 1A5, Canada
2350 2nd Ave
Regina, SK
If you're looking for newer construction in southeast Regina without breaking into the luxury price bracket, The Towns is worth putting on your list. I've been showing homes here since the neighborhood started taking shape, and what stands out is how intentional the planning has been. The developers didn't just carve out lots and call it a day—they built a small commercial hub with local coffee shops and ice cream, designed walking paths connecting everything, and even involved local school kids in designing the parks. Home prices here typically run $380,000 to $550,000, which puts you in newer construction territory while staying below many comparable neighborhoods. It's not perfect for everyone—you're still driving for major shopping, and parts of the neighborhood are still under construction. But for families wanting that new-home feel with actual community character, The Towns delivers something different than your typical suburban development.
I've shown homes in a lot of new developments around Regina, and The Towns genuinely stands apart for one reason: the developers actually thought about what makes a neighborhood feel like a community, not just a collection of houses.
The concept behind The Towns comes from Saskatchewan's history. Back when steam trains ran through the province, small communities popped up every 8-10 miles along the railroad wherever there was a water tank. Those towns had their own character—a gathering place, local businesses, neighbors who knew each other. When diesel engines replaced steam, most of those communities faded away. Terra Developments built The Towns as an intentional nod to that small-town heritage.
What does that actually mean in practice? It means you've got Welcome Woodland—a 2.1-acre commercial hub right in the neighborhood with local businesses. There's The Everyday Kitchen for coffee and donuts, Dandy's for artisan ice cream, a bubble tea shop, a chocolate store, and a hair salon. It's not a strip mall—it's a Scandinavian-inspired building made with sustainable and reclaimed materials that actually feels like a gathering place.
The other thing that sets The Towns apart: the developers brought in Grade 5 students from St. Gabriel School to help design the community parks. The kids provided actual input on what amenities and features they wanted. That's a different approach than you see in most developments.
Let me give you the straight picture on pricing in The Towns. This neighborhood sits in the mid-market for Regina—newer construction at prices below the luxury neighborhoods, but above the older established areas.
Here's what the price ranges look like:
For context, Regina's citywide benchmark home price sits around $341,000. So The Towns runs above average, but you're getting new construction with modern building standards and energy efficiency—not a 40-year-old house that needs updating.
One thing I should mention: Regina consistently ranks as one of Canada's most affordable housing markets. When I show out-of-province buyers what their dollar gets here versus Vancouver or Toronto, they're surprised. A $500,000 home in The Towns would cost you $1.5 million in those markets.
The Towns tends to favor sellers right now. Here's why:
Inventory in the neighborhood stays limited. Because it's still under active development, there aren't that many resale homes coming to market—most of the transactions are new builds from the builders operating in the area. When resale homes do come up, they tend to move.
About 85% of people in The Towns own their homes rather than renting. That high ownership rate means fewer people are cycling through—once families buy here, they tend to stay.
What this means for buyers: If you find a resale home that works for you, be ready to move. Get your pre-approval sorted before you start seriously shopping. I don't say that to pressure you—I say it because I've seen buyers lose out on homes they wanted simply because they weren't prepared.
For sellers: The limited inventory works in your favor, but don't get overconfident. Buyers in this market have options—they can build new if your resale doesn't meet their expectations. Price it fairly and it'll move.
School access is one of the first questions families ask me about The Towns. Regina has two school systems—Public and Catholic—and The Towns is served by both, with some changes coming.
Right now, families in The Towns have access to these nearby schools:
Here's the big news: the province announced new joint-use schools specifically for The Towns area. This is significant for families considering the neighborhood:
The announcement came in September 2024, and construction timelines are still being finalized. But the fact that both school divisions are building specifically in The Towns tells you something about where growth is headed in Regina's southeast.
School boundaries can change, especially in developing areas. Before making any decision based on school access, I'd recommend verifying current boundaries directly with Regina Public Schools (use their School Locator tool) or Regina Catholic Schools (rcsd.ca/school-finder). Don't assume—confirm.
Safety matters, and I always give families an honest picture. The Towns sits in Regina's southeast quadrant, which has crime rates lower than the citywide average.
Here's what contributes to the neighborhood's safety profile:
Neighborhood design: The Towns uses crescents and cul-de-sacs rather than through streets. That naturally limits traffic that doesn't belong in the neighborhood. The walking paths are separated from vehicle traffic, and there's good street lighting throughout.
High homeownership: When 85% of residents own their homes, there's more investment in the community. People know their neighbors, watch out for each other, and report when something seems off.
Regional context: The southeast area of Regina consistently shows lower crime statistics compared to other parts of the city. Property crime exists everywhere, but the rates here run below the Regina average.
I should be transparent: because The Towns is still developing, there isn't granular neighborhood-specific crime data separate from the broader southeast area statistics. But based on what I've seen and what the regional data shows, it's a safe place to raise a family.
The Towns has something most new developments don't: a neighborhood commercial hub. Welcome Woodland gives you coffee, ice cream, bubble tea, chocolate, and convenience shopping without leaving the neighborhood. There's also a co-working space on the second floor if you work remotely.
For major grocery shopping, you're driving 5-10 minutes to one of these options:
Victoria Square Shopping Centre is about 10 minutes away with 46 stores, including some retailers that are unique to Regina.
The Towns includes 8.5 acres of dedicated park space—and like I mentioned, the design involved actual input from local kids. You've got walking paths connecting residential areas to parks, schools, and the commercial hub.
Within walking distance, you can access Woodland Grove Park and Arbor Grove Park. The pathway system is designed for families with strollers, kids on bikes, or residents who just want to walk without worrying about traffic.
The Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre is nearby for indoor recreation—pools, fitness, and programming. Regina has over 830 hectares of parks and 120 km of pathways citywide, so you're never far from green space.
One of the nice things about Regina: it's a compact city. From The Towns, you're looking at about 10 minutes to downtown by car. The main routes are Woodland Grove Drive connecting to Arcola Avenue and Victoria Avenue.
If you work in the southeast industrial or commercial areas, your commute could be even shorter—five minutes or less to some destinations.
I'll be honest about transit: Regina Transit exists, but The Towns is designed around car ownership. Transit frequency in newer developments isn't great. The city has plans to improve coverage, but right now, most residents drive.
Both are newer southeast neighborhoods, but they serve different markets. The Creeks is Regina's luxury segment—homes typically cost 2.5 to 3 times the citywide average, with strict architectural standards (no vinyl siding, 50-60 foot lot minimums) and access to the McKell Wascana Environmental Reserve.
The Towns is more accessible price-wise, with diverse housing types including townhouses alongside single-family homes. The Creeks is purely residential; The Towns has that integrated commercial hub with local businesses.
If your budget supports luxury and environmental reserve access matters, look at The Creeks. If you want newer construction with community amenities at a more moderate price point, The Towns delivers that.
Greens on Gardiner is another master-planned southeast community with similar appeal. Both attract young families and professionals, both emphasize sustainable development, and both have commercial hubs.
The difference comes down to character. Greens on Gardiner's Acre 21 hub includes larger-format retail including grocery. The Towns' Welcome Woodland is smaller and more artisan-focused—local coffee, ice cream, specialty shops. Both are walkable from residential areas.
Price points are similar between the two. If walkable grocery shopping is important, Greens on Gardiner might edge ahead. If you prefer that small-town commercial feel with local businesses, The Towns offers that.
Creekside is an established neighborhood developed in 1995—so you're comparing new construction versus 30-year-old homes. Creekside offers lower price points but older housing stock that may need updating.
Creekside has mature landscaping and established trees that The Towns won't have for another decade. It's also closer to the Ross Industrial Park if that's where you work.
Budget-conscious buyers who don't mind older homes might prefer Creekside. If new construction with modern building standards matters, The Towns is the better fit.
I always try to give my clients the complete picture, including the trade-offs:
Active construction: The Towns is still being built. That means construction noise, dirt, and activity in some areas. This will settle as the neighborhood matures, but it's the reality if you buy now.
Car dependency: While Welcome Woodland provides neighborhood amenities, you're still driving for major shopping and most errands. Transit isn't practical here yet.
Immature landscaping: New developments don't have the mature trees and established gardens you find in older neighborhoods. That takes time to develop.
School transitions: With new schools being built, there may be boundary changes that affect where your kids attend. Confirm current boundaries before making decisions.
Saskatchewan winters: This applies everywhere in Regina, but winter here is long and cold. Make sure you're prepared for the climate.
Home prices in The Towns typically range from $380,000 to $630,000, with most transactions happening in the $420,000-$520,000 range. This puts you in newer construction territory while staying below Regina's luxury neighborhoods. You're paying above the citywide average, but getting modern building standards and energy efficiency.
The Towns currently favors sellers due to limited resale inventory. Most transactions are new builds rather than resales. When resale homes come to market, they tend to move quickly. Buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act when suitable properties become available.
The Towns is served by both Regina Public Schools and Regina Catholic Schools. Nearby schools include École Wascana Plains (K-8 with French Immersion), Jack Mackenzie School, St. Gabriel School, and St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School. New joint-use elementary and high school facilities are being built specifically for The Towns area, with capacity for 3,400 students plus 180 childcare spaces.
The Towns sits in Regina's southeast quadrant, which has crime rates below the citywide average. The neighborhood design—crescents and cul-de-sacs limiting through traffic, separated walking paths, good lighting—contributes to a safe environment. The high homeownership rate (85%) means neighbors are invested in the community.
The Towns was designed to evoke Saskatchewan's small-town heritage. The neighborhood includes Welcome Woodland, a commercial hub with local businesses built using sustainable materials. The parks were designed with input from local school children. It's newer construction at mid-market prices with intentional community character—different from typical suburban developments.
The commute from The Towns to downtown Regina is approximately 10 minutes by car via Woodland Grove Drive connecting to Arcola Avenue and Victoria Avenue. If you work in southeast Regina's commercial or industrial areas, your commute could be as short as 5 minutes. Most residents drive—transit exists but isn't practical for daily use.
Yes. Welcome Woodland is a 2.1-acre commercial hub within The Towns featuring local businesses: The Everyday Kitchen (coffee and donuts), Dandy's Artisan Ice Cream, GongCha Bubble Tea, Luxe Artisan Chocolate, Main and Co hair salon, and a Seven Eleven. It's built with sustainable materials in a Scandinavian-inspired style. For major grocery shopping, you're driving 5-10 minutes to Save-On-Foods, Superstore, or Walmart.

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