Property Overview
43 Laurel Ridge Drive is a well-established, spacious family home in Winnipeg's Linden Ridge neighbourhood. Built in 2003, it offers nearly 2,000 square feet of living space on a manageable lot. Its standout feature is its value proposition: while it ranks as an average-sized home for its immediate street and area, it sits in the top 11% for living space citywide. This highlights the generous interior scale typical of suburban neighbourhoods like Linden Ridge compared to the Winnipeg average. The home’s assessed value tells a similar story—it’s positioned in the elite top 5% citywide, yet is more modestly ranked within its own desirable area, suggesting you are buying into a premium community without paying the absolute peak price within it.
Key Characteristics & Appeal
This home’s primary appeal lies in its spacious, modern layout and its location in a mature, sought-after suburb. It suits buyers looking for a move-in ready family home with room to grow, who prioritize interior space over an exceptionally large yard. The 2003 build date means it’s young enough to have modern amenities but old enough to be part of an established community with mature landscaping.
A thoughtful perspective is that this property represents a "smart buy" within its niche. It offers the space and community prestige that ranks highly on a city scale, while its metrics on its own street are average to below average. This could indicate an opportunity to own a solid home in a great area without the premium price tag of the largest or newest homes on the block. It’s ideally suited for growing families or professionals seeking a quiet, suburban lifestyle with easy access to city amenities, and who value square footage and community over having the largest lot on the street.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does the lot size compare?
The lot is approximately 5,969 sqft, which is smaller than most in Linden Ridge (ranking in the bottom 5% for the area). This means less yard maintenance but also less private outdoor space than some neighbours.
2. What does the "Elite" citywide assessed value ranking mean?
It means the home’s assessed value is in the top 5% of all Winnipeg properties. This primarily reflects the high property values in the Linden Ridge area compared to the rest of the city, not necessarily that this is the most expensive home locally.
3. When was it last sold and for how much?
The home sold in 2022 for an estimated $650k-$700k, and previously in 2019 for an estimated $550k-$600k. Exact prices require a request via email from the listing service.
4. Is the living space considered large?
Yes, but context matters. At 1,979 sqft, it is above the city average (top 11%), around the average for Linden Ridge, and slightly below the average for Laurel Ridge Drive itself.
5. What are the neighbouring homes like?
The immediate neighbours on Laurel Ridge Drive are very similar in age and style, as typical of a built-out suburban street. The "Similar Assessed Value" list shows homes in other upscale Winnipeg neighbourhoods like Varsity View and Roblin Park, giving a sense of the calibre of community this value affords.