19 Westfield Drive

19 Westfield Drive – Property Summary

Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile

This is a 1975-built home with 859 sqft of living space on a 4,178 sqft lot, currently assessed at $274,000. Its standout feature is the year built—it’s one of the newer homes on Westfield Drive (ranked #1 out of 18) and sits in the top 3% of its neighbourhood (Westdale) for construction year. The land area is also above average for the street (top 17%), though the lot is smaller than typical for the wider neighbourhood and city.

Where the property loses ground is interior space. At 859 sqft, it’s below average at every level—street, neighbourhood, and citywide. The assessed value mirrors that: roughly average for the street ($274k vs. $274.3k average), but below neighbourhood and city medians.

Where the appeal lies: The home offers a newer build in an older-established area, with a decent-sized lot for the immediate street. It’s not a space-maximizer, but it’s a solid, modest home that avoids the deferred-maintenance pitfalls of much older stock. For someone who values a more recent roof, furnace, or foundation era over square footage, this could be a practical choice.

Buyer it would suit: First-time buyers or downsizers who prioritize a newer structure and a manageable footprint over large rooms. Also suitable for someone looking to get into Westdale without paying for a full-sized family home, or an investor targeting a lower-entry rental with competitive land-to-building ratio on the street.

Five Possible FAQs

1. How does the living area compare to typical homes in Westdale?
The 859 sqft is below the neighbourhood average of 1,029 sqft. It ranks in the bottom 21% of comparable Westdale homes for living area. Buyers expecting a typical 3-bedroom bungalow layout should check room dimensions carefully.

2. Is the assessed value of $274,000 a fair reflection of market price?
Assessed value is a lagging indicator and often below market. On this street, the home is essentially average in value ($274k vs. $274.3k street median), but Westdale’s neighbourhood average is higher ($307k). The gap suggests market competition may push the sale price above assessment, especially given the newer build year.

3. Why is the land area “above average” on the street but “below average” citywide?
Westfield Drive lots tend to be smaller—averaging 3,965 sqft. This property’s 4,178 sqft is generous for the street (top 17%). But citywide, typical lots are much larger (6,570 sqft), so it reads as smaller in that context. For buyers focused on yard size relative to immediate neighbours, this is a plus.

4. What does “Top 3% for year built” in the neighbourhood actually mean?
Only about 47 out of 1,460 comparable homes in Westdale are newer than this one. Most surrounding houses were built in the 1960s or earlier. A 1975 build typically means better insulation, updated electrical standards, and less knob-and-tube wiring risk than older stock—though it still predates modern energy code improvements.

5. This home ranks #1 on its street for year built—does that affect resale value?
It can, but not dramatically. Being the newest house on an older street often appeals to buyers who want character neighbourhoods without the oldest infrastructure. However, it also means you’re not getting the “original character” some Westdale buyers seek. The uniqueness works both ways—expect a narrower but more motivated buyer pool.