86 St Albans Road – Property Summary
Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile
This is a 2,202-square-foot home built in 2003, located in Winnipeg’s Whyte Ridge neighbourhood. Its standout feature is size. The living area ranks in the top 7% city-wide and top 8% within the neighbourhood—well above typical homes in both areas. The assessed value of $601,000 reflects that, landing in the top 8% city-wide and top 10% locally. The year built (2003) is also newer than most comparable homes, which averages 1966 city-wide and 1994 in Whyte Ridge.
What’s less obvious is the land: at 4,813 square feet, the lot is smaller than average for both the street and the neighbourhood. That’s typical of newer infill-style builds where a bigger house sits on a compact lot. The trade-off is less yard space for a larger home with modern finishes and systems. This property will appeal most to buyers who prioritize interior square footage and newer construction over a generous lot—families expanding, people downsizing from an older larger property, or anyone wanting a low-maintenance outdoor space within an established neighbourhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does this home compare to others on St Albans Road?
It ranks 7th out of 39 homes on the street for living area (top 18%) and 8th for assessed value (top 21%). The lot is more mid-range—23rd out of 39. So it’s one of the larger, more valuable homes there, but not the biggest yard.
2. Why is the assessed value high despite a smaller lot?
Assessed value weighs living area, condition, and location heavily. Here, the large house and relatively new build (2003) offset the modest lot size. In Whyte Ridge, older homes on bigger lots often have lower assessed values because the structures are dated.
3. Is the 4,813 sqft lot unusually small for Whyte Ridge?
Yes, compared to the neighbourhood average of 6,175 sqft, it’s below average. But city-wide, it’s fairly typical (top 60%). This home is a good fit if you don’t want a large yard to maintain, but still want a detached home in a family-oriented area.
4. How important is the “year built” ranking in this context?
It’s useful. The home being newer than 84% of properties city-wide means you’re less likely to face major updates (roof, furnace, windows) soon. In Whyte Ridge, the average home was built in 1994, so this is still newer than most neighbours.
5. What’s the neighbourhood like for resale value?
Whyte Ridge is a stable, established area. This home already sits in the top 10% locally for assessed value. Because the living area is well above average and the home is newer, it should hold value better than smaller or older properties on bigger lots—assuming interior condition is maintained. Smaller lots often appeal to a narrower buyer pool, so pricing needs to reflect that.