Property Overview: 349 Willow Creek Road, Bridgwater Trails
Key Characteristics & Appeal
This 2019-built, two-storey home in the popular Bridgwater Trails neighbourhood offers modern living with established community roots. Its key appeal lies in a balanced combination of space, location, and value. With 2,487 sqft of living area on a 6,590 sqft lot, the home provides ample room for a growing or established family. The attached garage and existing (though unrenovated) basement add practical utility and future potential.
The home’s strength is its consistent ranking above average in key metrics. It sits in the top quarter of its street for lot size and living area, and ranks within the top 10% of the entire Bridgwater Trails neighbourhood for interior space. Notably, it outperforms 96% of Winnipeg homes for its newer year of build and 97% for both living area and assessed value, indicating a well-regarded and relatively modern property in a broader city context.
This property would suit buyers seeking a move-in ready, low-maintenance home from the last decade in a master-planned community. It’s ideal for professionals or families who value space and a newer build without being on the absolute frontier of new construction. The unrenovated basement presents a clear opportunity for a buyer looking to add personal value and customize additional living space down the line.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the assessed value a reliable indicator of the likely selling price?
While the assessed value of $70.50k is a municipal benchmark for taxation, it is typically far below market value. The last sold price in July 2020 was $72.40k, but market conditions have changed significantly. Current sale prices are determined by recent comparable sales, condition, and demand.
2. What does the "unrenovated basement" imply?
This means the basement is finished but in its original builder-grade state from 2019. It’s liveable and functional but hasn’t been updated or customized. This can be a positive, offering a clean slate for future improvements without the need for a full initial renovation.
3. How does this home compare to others on Willow Creek Road?
The data shows it is better than 74% of homes on its street for living area and lot size, indicating it's one of the larger properties on the block. However, its year of build is only newer than 53% of street neighbours, meaning several nearby homes may be of a similar or slightly newer age.
4. What are the advantages of the Bridgwater Trails neighbourhood?
As a master-planned community, it typically offers modern infrastructure, parks, pathways, and nearby amenities like schools and shopping. The high rankings within the neighbourhood suggest this specific property is among the more substantial and desirable homes in the area.
5. Why are the compared properties at 375 Willow Creek and 103 Valley Brook Road listed?
375 Willow Creek is listed as a direct "for reference" comparison—it's older, smaller, and has a lower assessed value, highlighting the relative value of 349 Willow Creek. 103 Valley Brook is "worth viewing" as it's newer and larger, providing a sense of what a higher price point in the same neighbourhood might fetch.