Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile
This is a 1,620 sqft home on Sansome Avenue in Westwood, built in 1968. Its standout feature is living space: on its street, it ranks in the top 3% for size, well above the local average of 1,244 sqft. The property also ranks highly for assessed value (top 4% on the street) and is newer than most neighbours (1968 vs. a 1963 average). The land is 5,644 sqft, which is close to the street average but slightly below the community and city norms.
The appeal lies in getting a noticeably larger-than-average interior without a premium lot size. You’re paying for square footage inside, not a sprawling yard. This makes the home particularly suited to buyers who prioritize generous interior space—families needing room to grow, people who work from home, or those who want a layout that feels open without the ongoing maintenance of a big property. It also suits buyers who value a well-established, consistent street (the rankings show a tight cluster of similar homes) over a flashy or oversized lot.
Five Possible FAQs
1. How does the home compare to others on the same street?
It ranks 3rd out of 93 homes for living area and 4th for assessed value. That puts it in the top handful of properties on Sansome Avenue for both size and tax assessment.
2. Is the land size considered small?
Not really—it’s average for the street (5,644 sqft vs. a 5,792 average), slightly below the Westwood average (6,491 sqft), and below the city average (6,570 sqft). You trade a bit of yard for a much larger house.
3. How old is the home, and does the age affect its value?
Built in 1968, it’s newer than most homes on the street (average 1963) and in the neighbourhood (average 1966). It’s right at the city median, so age isn’t a disadvantage here—it’s actually a slight plus locally.
4. What’s the property tax situation?
The assessed value is $412,000, which is above the street average of $356,000. That means you’ll pay more in tax than a smaller home nearby, but the ranking (top 4% on the street) reflects a higher-value property in a desirable location.
5. Who would this home not suit?
Buyers wanting a large, private yard or a more modern open-concept floor plan might look elsewhere. Also, if you’re after the newest construction or a fixer-upper opportunity, a 1968 home in good condition may not fit that brief.