Property Overview: 181 Crofton Bay, Winnipeg
Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal
This home at 181 Crofton Bay in the Pulberry neighborhood presents a solid, established property with standout appeal on its own street. Built in 1964, it offers 1,275 sqft of living space on a 5,937 sqft lot. The key draw is its strong positioning relative to its immediate peers on Crofton Bay. It ranks above the street average in living area, assessed value, lot size, and even year built, suggesting it is one of the more substantial and well-regarded homes on the block. This creates a sense of being a "best-in-row" property within a consistent, mature setting.
Its appeal lies in this above-average street presence combined with manageable, city-typical metrics for the wider area. It suits buyers looking for a home that feels like a step up within a specific, familiar neighborhood, rather than a standout trophy property city-wide. It would particularly suit a practical buyer who values a larger-than-average lot and living space for the street, appreciates the character of a 1960s home, and is comfortable with a property that is competitively assessed. It’s a choice for someone seeking a stable investment in a known quantity of a neighborhood, where the home itself offers relative advantages over its closest neighbors.
Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does this home’s value compare to recent sales?
The home last sold between $300,000 and $350,000 in August 2017. Current assessed value is $419,000. For precise, verified sale figures of this and comparable homes, a manual lookup can be requested via email, as detailed public records do not show exact amounts.
2. Is the living space considered large for Winnipeg?
At 1,275 sqft, the living area is slightly below the city-wide average for comparable homes (1,342 sqft). However, it is notably above the average for Crofton Bay itself (1,141 sqft), meaning it offers more space than most of its direct neighbors.
3. What does the "above average" ranking for assessed value on the street indicate?
Ranking 8th out of 71 homes (Top 11%) with an assessed value above the street average suggests the municipality views this property as one of the more valuable on Crofton Bay. This can reflect factors like condition, improvements, or simply its larger lot and living area relative to others on the block.
4. The lot is above average for the street but below average for Pulberry. Why?
The 5,937 sqft lot is larger than most on Crofton Bay but smaller than the broader Pulberry neighborhood average. This indicates that Crofton Bay may feature more compact, consistent lot sizes compared to other parts of Pulberry, which may include homes on larger parcels.
5. Where can I see how this property compares visually to nearby homes?
A dedicated neighbourhood analysis map is available to view this property in context, allowing for direct visual comparison of lot size, year built, and other metrics with surrounding houses.