Property Overview
This two-storey home in Betsworth offers established character and generous space on a large, mature lot. Built in 1985, its key appeal lies in its well-above-average footprint—both in its nearly 2,000 sqft of living space and its 6,674 sqft property—providing room to grow and privacy that is less common in newer subdivisions. The home ranks highly within Winnipeg for its size and assessed value, indicating a solid investment in a desirable scale of property. Its finished basement adds functional living space.
It particularly suits buyers looking for a long-term family home who value interior space and outdoor room over brand-new condition. It’s ideal for those comfortable with the maintenance that comes with a 40-year-old home but who want to avoid the premium and smaller lots of newer builds. The property offers a balance of established community roots and the potential for future updates to personalize it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: The home ranks low for size on its own street. Does that mean it's small?
A: Not at all. This ranking indicates that every home on Haddington Bay is exceptionally large, making it a street of substantial properties. The home itself is nearly 2,000 sqft, which places it in the top 10% for size across all of Winnipeg.
Q: What is the significance of the high assessment value ranking?
A: Ranking higher than 88% of Winnipeg homes for assessed value suggests the property is viewed by the assessor as a substantial asset relative to the market. It can indicate good value retention and a strong basis for the asking price, though market conditions always play the final role.
Q: The build year ranks as newer on its street but older in Winnipeg. How should this be interpreted?
A: This reveals the street and neighborhood are well-established, with homes primarily from a similar or earlier era. You're buying into a mature, settled area with developed landscaping and known character, not a rapidly changing or brand-new subdivision.
Q: Is the finished basement included in the listed 1,997 sqft living area?
A: Typically, living area (sqft) refers to above-grade space. The finished basement is additional flexible space, adding to the home's total usable square footage beyond the nearly 2,000 sqft main floors.
Q: What might "comfortable with maintenance" realistically involve for a 1985 home?
A: While systems like the roof, windows, and furnace may have been updated, a buyer should be prepared for potential updates to aesthetics (kitchens, bathrooms) and proactive maintenance of aging components, which is balanced by the value gained from the larger lot and floor plan.