47 Longfellow Bay – Property Summary
Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile
This is a 1,920 sqft home built in 1969 on a 13,491 sqft lot, with an assessed value of $526,000. The property’s strongest feature is its land: it ranks #1 out of 24 homes on Longfellow Bay for lot size, and sits in the top 3% city-wide. That’s genuinely uncommon for an established Winnipeg neighbourhood—most comparable lots in Westwood average around 6,491 sqft.
Inside, the living area is slightly below the street average (2,015 sqft) but well above the neighbourhood and city medians. The assessed value reflects this: above-average for the street and strongly above-average for the area and city. The home itself dates from 1969, which is actually newer than most neighbouring houses (average year built on the street is also 1969, but Westwood as a whole trends older).
The appeal here is twofold. First, the lot size offers rare breathing room—think larger yards, potential for additions, or simply more outdoor privacy than most Winnipeg infill lots allow. Second, the assessed value suggests the property holds its own compared to pricier neighbours, despite the house not being oversized by street standards. That’s a practical signal of stability.
This would suit a buyer who values space and land over a turnkey interior. It’s a natural fit for someone planning a renovation or expansion, or for a family who wants a big yard in a mature neighbourhood without paying a premium for a fully updated house. It’s less suited to anyone looking for a move-in-ready, maximally efficient floor plan unless they’re willing to invest in changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does the lot size actually compare to other homes in Westwood?
The lot is more than double the neighbourhood average (13,491 sqft vs. 6,491 sqft). At street level, it’s the largest lot on Longfellow Bay. For context, only about 1 in 50 comparable homes across the city have more land.
2. Is the house considered small for the street?
Slightly. The average living area on Longfellow Bay is 2,015 sqft, so this home is about 95 sqft under that. But it’s still well above the Westwood average (1,372 sqft) and the city average for similar homes (1,342 sqft).
3. Why is the assessed value higher than most homes on the street?
The assessed value is $526,000, ranking 8th out of 24 homes on the street. That’s about $11,600 above the street average. The main driver is likely the large lot—land value tends to push assessments up more than building size in mature neighbourhoods.
4. Is the year built a concern for maintenance?
1969 is typical for the area—Westwood’s average is 1966, and the city average is similar. It’s not especially old or new. The main thing to check is whether major systems (roof, furnace, windows) have been updated, especially given the house is now over 50 years old.
5. How does this property compare to similar homes city-wide?
City-wide, this home ranks in the top 13% for living area, top 16% for assessed value, top 3% for land area, and around the midpoint for year built. That’s an unusual combination—most homes in the top percentiles for lot size are older or have smaller houses. This property balances above-average living space with exceptional land, which is relatively rare.