16 Cecil Street – Property Summary
Key Characteristics & Buyer Fit
This is a 1,580 sqft home in the Weston neighbourhood of Winnipeg, built in 1964, sitting on a 1,639 sqft lot. Its standout feature is its living space: it ranks in the top 11% on the street and top 2% in the neighbourhood, meaning it offers significantly more interior room than most homes around it. The assessed value of $269,000 is above average for both the street and the neighbourhood, though it falls below the citywide median—likely reflecting the smaller lot size.
The trade-off is land. This property ranks in the bottom 100% for land area at every level—street, neighbourhood, and city—so outdoor space is minimal. The combination of a generous interior footprint on a compact lot makes this home unusual. It’s less about a yard and more about indoor square footage.
This property would suit buyers who prioritize living space over outdoor area: someone who wants a larger home in an established neighbourhood without paying for a big lot. It may also appeal to those looking for a property with strong relative value in the local context, given that its assessed value outpaces most nearby homes. It’s less ideal for families needing a big backyard or for anyone planning to expand the footprint, as lot constraints would limit additions.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why is the assessed value above average locally but below average citywide?
The home’s value reflects its strength within Weston and Cecil Street, where it ranks among the highest. However, citywide benchmarks include many larger, newer, or more expensive homes across Winnipeg, so the $269K figure sits below the broader median. It’s a strong value in its immediate area, not against the whole city.
2. How does the 1964 build compare to other homes in the area?
It’s newer than most nearby homes—top 11% on the street and in the neighbourhood, where average construction dates are around 1936–1937. Citywide, it’s roughly average. So buyers get a home that’s younger than its immediate neighbours, which may mean fewer updates needed than a pre-war house.
3. Is the small lot a problem for resale?
It depends on the buyer pool. In a neighbourhood like Weston, where lots average over 3,200 sqft, this lot is an outlier. Some buyers will see it as a drawback; others may value the lower maintenance. The smaller lot also keeps the purchase price more accessible than larger-lot homes in the same area.
4. What does “Top 2% in the neighbourhood” for living area actually mean in practical terms?
Out of 1,736 homes in Weston, this one ranks 40th for living area. So it’s not just slightly above average—it is genuinely spacious for the area. If you want a home with rooms that feel generous compared to what else sells in the neighbourhood, this is a strong candidate.
5. How do the rankings work?
Each metric (living area, land area, assessed value, year built) is compared to other homes in three scopes: the street, the neighbourhood, and the entire city. A higher rank means you outperform more of those peers. Bars and colours on the original report show where the home sits relative to each group. The land area ranking is based on larger being better; living area and assessed value follow the same logic, while newer is better for year built.