Property Overview: 85 Meadow Gate Drive, Winnipeg
Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal
This home at 85 Meadow Gate Drive presents a practical and straightforward opportunity in Winnipeg's Meadows neighbourhood. Built in 1981, its key appeal lies in its solid, middle-of-the-road metrics, offering a balanced entry point without extreme highs or lows in any single category.
The 1,040 sqft living area is very typical for its immediate street and provides manageable space for a smaller household. A notable characteristic is the home's age relative to its direct neighbours—it ranks in the top 14% on Meadow Gate Drive for being newer, suggesting it may have been built later than many surrounding houses and could potentially have updates or construction methods from the early 80s. The assessed value is proportionally modest, aligning with the home's scale.
Its primary suit would be a first-time buyer or a downsizer seeking a no-fuss, established home in a mature neighbourhood. The value proposition is one of stability and predictability rather than standout features. A thoughtful perspective is that this property avoids the premium often attached to either the newest or the most recently renovated homes, allowing a buyer to put their own stamp on it over time without overpaying for someone else's upgrades. The lot, while smaller than the area average, offers low-maintenance appeal.
Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does this home compare to others in the area?
The home is consistently average to slightly below average in size and value when compared to the broader Meadows area and city, but it is very typical for its specific street. It stands out only by being somewhat newer than the other homes directly on Meadow Gate Drive.
2. What is the neighbourhood like?
The Meadows is a mature, established neighbourhood in Winnipeg. The close proximity of similar-aged homes on Meadow Gate Drive suggests a stable, residential setting.
3. Why is the city-wide average assessed value so much higher?
The city-wide average (shown as $390k) includes all property types and sizes across Winnipeg. The more relevant comparison is the "Same area" average of $40.9k for similar homes in Meadows, to which this property's $36.3k assessment is reasonably aligned.
4. What does the sold price history indicate?
Public records show it last sold between $250k-$300k in 2020. This historical price can provide a benchmark, but the current market value will depend on present conditions, which may differ.
5. How can I get more precise historical data?
The exact sold prices are not published in detail online. You can request the precise history directly via the provided email service on the listing page for a manual, same-day response.