170 Barron Drive – Property Summary
Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile
This is a 1,014-square-foot home built in 1966 on a 5,328-square-foot lot in Winnipeg’s Westwood neighbourhood. Its assessed value is $317,000.
The property’s main draw is its position on the street. It ranks third out of 54 homes on Barron Drive for year built, meaning it’s one of the newer houses in a block where most homes date from the mid-1960s. That’s a meaningful detail from a maintenance perspective—fewer immediate updates than older neighbours might need, though far from a new build.
Where the trade-off shows is in size. The living area and lot both fall below the neighbourhood averages (1,372 sq. ft. and 6,491 sq. ft. respectively). On its own street, 94% of homes have larger living spaces. This isn’t a home that competes on square footage; it competes on being a more modest, potentially more manageable footprint in a street where larger homes dominate.
Assessed value is below the street average ($357,600) and well below the neighbourhood average ($392,100), but sits closer to citywide norms. This gap likely reflects the smaller size rather than any condition issues, though a buyer would want to confirm that in person.
Who it suits: First-time buyers looking for an entry point into a well-established area without stretching to the top of their budget. Also anyone downsizing from a larger Westwood home who wants to stay in the same neighbourhood but doesn’t need the space. The below-average land area might actually appeal to someone who wants a smaller, lower-maintenance yard—typical for this part of Winnipeg, bigger lots are more common, and this one breaks the pattern.
FAQs
1. How does the living area compare to other homes nearby?
It’s below average at every level: 94% of homes on the street, 96% in the neighbourhood, and 72% citywide are larger. If you need generous rooms or extra square footage, this likely isn’t the right fit. If you want a compact layout with less to heat and furnish, it works well.
2. Is the assessed value a reliable guide to market price?
Not directly. The assessment puts it at $317,000, which is below both street and neighbourhood medians. But assessed value reflects a specific point in time and doesn’t capture recent upgrades or market demand. Use it as a benchmark, not a final price tag.
3. How old are the major systems in the home?
The house was built in 1966, so original systems—furnace, roof, windows, electrical—would be roughly 58 years old unless replaced. The fact that it ranks high for year built on the street doesn’t tell you about individual replacements. A pre-purchase inspection is essential.
4. Why is the land area smaller than the neighbourhood average?
Westwood generally has larger lots, many over 6,000 sq. ft. This property sits on 5,328 sq. ft., which is right around the street average (5,681 sq. ft.) but below the wider neighbourhood. The street itself may have been developed with slightly smaller parcels, or it could be a corner or infill lot. Checking the site plan or asking the seller directly would clarify.
5. What does “Top 94%” ranking actually mean?
It means the home ranks in the bottom 6% for that metric. In this case, 94% of comparable homes on the street have a larger living area. The ranking system uses “top” in the sense of top percentile of the comparison group—so a higher rank is better for things like size and value. For year built, a lower rank (closer to #1) indicates a newer home. It’s a comparative tool, not a quality score.