Property Summary: 300 Rouge Road

Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile

This is a 1,582 sqft home built in 1966 on a 5,531 sqft lot, located in the Westwood area of Winnipeg. Its strongest feature is living space — the home ranks in the top 10% on its street and top 19% within the community, sitting well above the local averages. The assessed value ($349,000) and lot size are closer to the median for the area, not standout numbers, which gives the property a balanced profile: good interior space without commanding a premium for land or valuation.

The appeal lies in the combination of size and relative affordability. Buyers get a larger-than-average floor plan without paying above-market assessment. This makes it a practical choice for someone who prioritizes room to spread out — families needing extra square footage for living areas, or buyers who see potential in a home with solid bones but no inflated land cost. It’s not a flashy property, but it offers real livable space in a settled neighbourhood with a consistent vintage (most homes on the street were built around 1966).

Best suited for: buyers looking for more interior space than typical for the price, those who value square footage over lot size or prestige location, and people comfortable with a home that fits the local norm in age and assessment rather than standing out as a premium asset.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does this home's living space compare to others nearby?
It’s significantly above average. On Rouge Road, only 11 out of 125 homes are larger, making it a top-10% property for interior square footage in the immediate street context. In the wider Westwood community, it still ranks in the top 19%.

2. Is the assessed value high or low relative to the area?
It's very close to the street average and slightly below the community and city averages. That means you're getting a home with above-average living space without an above-average tax valuation — a fairly practical imbalance.

3. The lot is 5,531 sqft — is that considered small?
On the street itself, it’s about average. But compared to the rest of Westwood and Winnipeg as a whole, it's smaller than typical. If a large yard is a priority, this property would rank lower — around the 72nd percentile in the community, meaning many nearby lots are bigger.

4. What does the 1966 build year tell you about the home?
It’s consistent with the neighbourhood. The street and community averages are also 1966, so there’s no real age advantage or disadvantage here. Buyers should expect systems and finishes from that era, though the rankings don’t indicate condition — just that the home is typical for its surroundings.

5. What kind of buyer would overlook the smaller lot size?
Someone who values indoor living space more than outdoor space, or a buyer who sees the lot as adequate for their needs without wanting to pay for extra land they won't use. Families with children who prefer larger rooms over a big backyard might find this trade-off worthwhile.