Property Overview: 57 Bitterfield Drive, Amber Trails
Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal
This well-situated, one-storey home in Amber Trails offers a practical and low-maintenance living format on a generously sized lot. Built in 2014, it strikes a balance between being a modern build and having established community roots. Its key appeal lies in its strong positional metrics: the property ranks in the top tier for lot size on its street (top 9%) and within Winnipeg overall (top 22%), providing ample outdoor space that is increasingly rare in newer subdivisions. The home itself features a functional 1,567 sqft layout with an attached garage and an unrenovated basement, presenting a clean canvas for future customization.
The property is best suited for first-time buyers or downsizers seeking a single-level lifestyle without sacrificing yard space. Its strong assessed value ranking city-wide (top 14%) suggests a solid foundation of municipal valuation. A thoughtful perspective for buyers is the home’s "future-proof" lot size; while the structure is a standard bungalow, the large parcel offers long-term potential for expansion or landscaping projects that smaller, newer lots cannot accommodate. The data indicates the neighbourhood is desirable, with the home ranking highly for lot size and newer construction age compared to its immediate area.
Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does the "Sold 9/2019" price and ranking indicate?
The home sold for $430k in September 2019. The data shows that sale ranked near the bottom for the street at that specific time, which could reflect the property's condition, specific market timing, or the nature of that particular transaction. It is a historical data point, not a reflection of current value.
2. How should I interpret the "rank" statistics?
These percentile rankings compare this property against specific groups (street, neighbourhood, city) for each metric. For example, ranking in the "Top 9%" for lot size on its street means over 91% of homes on Bitterfield Drive have smaller lots. It’s a useful tool to understand the home’s relative strengths.
3. The basement is noted as "not renovated." What should I expect?
This typically means the lower level is unfinished or in a basic, builder-grade state. It presents both a cost-saving opportunity (no premium paid for a developed space) and future potential to add value and square footage according to your own needs and taste.
4. How does this home compare to the reference property at 29 Bitterfield Drive?
The reference property is larger (2,138 sqft vs. 1,567 sqft) and has a higher assessed value, indicating it is likely a different model or more upgraded. This comparison helps benchmark 57 Bitterfield as a more compact option on the same street.
5. What is the significance of the "Similar Assessed Value" properties listed?
These are homes across Winnipeg with the same municipal assessed value ($52.80k). They are not necessarily similar in style or location but show what other properties the city deems to be of equivalent value for tax purposes, which can be an interesting point of market comparison.