This is a 1971-built house on a large, 10,822 sqft lot in Winnipeg’s Westwood neighbourhood. Its living area of 1,231 sqft is slightly below the average for properties on its street but sits around the middle of the pack for both the neighbourhood and the city. Where the property really stands out is its land: the lot is in the top 5% city-wide and top 4% within Westwood, a significant advantage in a neighbourhood where the average lot is just over 6,400 sqft. The assessed value, at $566,000, reflects this premium, ranking in the top 4% locally and top 11% city-wide, despite the home itself being of average size and age for the area.
The appeal here is not a turn-key modern interior but the potential of the land. A buyer gets a solid, older home on a generous piece of property in a well-established neighbourhood. This would suit someone looking for space to garden, add a garage or workshop, or undertake a renovation or rebuild, without leaving a central city area. It may also appeal to those who simply value a large private yard in a community with older homes and mature trees, as opposed to a newer subdivision.
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Is the house considered small compared to others in the area?
On its street, the living area is below the average of 1,763 sqft, ranking in the bottom 15%. However, compared to other homes in Westwood and Winnipeg overall, it’s very close to the average, sitting around the middle for both.
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Why is the assessed value relatively high for a smaller home?
The assessed value is driven primarily by the land. The lot is more than 4,000 sqft larger than the typical Westwood property, and large lots in this area are uncommon and valued accordingly. The house itself contributes less to the total figure than the land it sits on.
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How does the age of the house compare to others in Westwood?
Built in 1971, it’s newer than the average home on its street (1960) and newer than the average in Westwood (1966). It ranks in the top 5% for age in the neighbourhood, meaning you’re getting a more modern build than many nearby properties.
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Does the lot offer any flexibility for expansion?
Yes. A 10,822 sqft lot in Westwood is considered oversized for the area. This provides more scope than the average property for adding on to the home, building a detached structure, or creating a large outdoor living space, subject to local zoning and permitting.
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How are the rankings and progress bars meant to be interpreted?
The rankings compare this property to others within three ranges: the same street, the neighbourhood (Westwood), and all of Winnipeg. A higher rank (lower number) means the property is larger, newer, or more valuable than more homes in that group. The coloured bar gives a quick visual: the fuller the bar, the more the property stands out compared to its peers.