Property Overview: 80 Sterling Avenue, Meadowood, Winnipeg
Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal
This 1,123 sqft bungalow, built in 1962, presents a classic Winnipeg home with a standout feature: its land. The lot size of 10,327 sqft is exceptionally large for the city, placing it in the top 6% citywide and the top 5% within the Meadowood area. This offers significant outdoor space, rare for an urban property, and provides substantial potential for gardening, expansion, or future redevelopment.
The home itself is modest in size, sitting around the average for both the street and the broader neighbourhood. Its assessed value is above average for Meadowood, suggesting the lot size and location are key value drivers. The property would suit a buyer who prioritizes land over a large existing footprint—perfect for someone seeking a manageable home with room to grow outdoors, a downsizer wanting a private garden, or an investor considering the long-term potential of a sizable lot in a stable neighbourhood. Its appeal is grounded in practicality and the unique opportunity to own a generous piece of land without leaving the city.
Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does the lot size compare to typical Winnipeg homes?
The lot is significantly larger than average. At over 10,000 sqft, it is nearly double the city-wide average lot size, offering exceptional outdoor space.
2. Is the house older than others in the area?
Yes. Built in 1962, it is older than most homes in the broader Meadowood neighbourhood, where the average build year is 1978. This may indicate a need for more updates compared to newer builds on the street.
3. What does "above average" assessed value for the area mean?
The home’s assessed value is higher than roughly 76% of comparable properties in Meadowood. This often reflects desirable attributes—in this case, primarily the very large lot—rather than an oversized house.
4. Are there recent sales records for this property?
No public sales history is shown for this specific listing. The exact sold price history can be requested directly from the listing service.
5. How does the living space compare inside?
At 1,123 sqft, the interior living area is slightly above the neighbourhood average but somewhat below the average for houses on Sterling Avenue itself. It offers a comfortable, average-sized layout.