125 Howden Road – Property Summary
Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile
This is a 1972-built home with 946 sqft of living space on a 5,715 sqft lot, currently assessed at $336,000. Its strongest feature is its construction year: ranked within the top 3% of homes in the Windsor Park neighbourhood and top 14% on the street. That means many nearby homes are older, so this one offers a newer structure without being in a high-price bracket.
The living area and lot size are both slightly below neighbourhood averages. You’re getting a modest footprint for the price. The assessed value sits just under the street average and is right around the citywide norm for comparable homes. Nothing flashy, but nothing out of step either.
Where this property appeals most is to buyers who want a newer home in an established neighbourhood without paying a premium for it. It’s not a move-in-ready showpiece, and it’s not a fixer-upper needing major structural work. It’s a solid, average-sized home from the early 70s that likely needs cosmetic updates but offers a decent foundation—especially if you’re price-sensitive and care more about the year built than square footage.
Less obvious: the lot is smaller than the street average, but it’s still larger than many infill builds you’ll see in central Winnipeg. For someone wanting a manageable yard without the maintenance of a full quarter-acre, that’s a practical middle ground. Also, the assessed value gap between the street (avg $358k) and the citywide comp ($390k) suggests this pocket of Windsor Park is still more affordable than the broader market—worth considering if you want proximity to the city core but don’t want to pay inner-city prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is this home considered small compared to others nearby?
Yes, slightly. The 946 sqft living area is below the street average of 1,053 sqft and the neighbourhood average of 1,091 sqft. It ranks in the bottom 22% on the street for size. It’s not unusually small, but it’s compact for the area.
2. How does the assessed value compare to similar homes?
It’s below average on the street ($336k vs $358k) and in the neighbourhood, but right around the citywide median for comparable homes. It ranks in the top 59% citywide, meaning it’s slightly below the typical market value citywide but not by much.
3. What does the “Taon ng Paggawa” ranking mean?
That’s “year built” in Tagalog. The home was built in 1972, which puts it well ahead of most homes on the street (average 1966) and in the neighbourhood (average 1961). It’s in the top 3% of homes in Windsor Park by construction year, meaning it’s newer than about 97% of nearby properties.
4. Is the lot size a concern?
It’s below the street and neighbourhood averages but still reasonable at 5,715 sqft. It ranks around the middle citywide. If you’re used to newer suburban lots you might find it small, but for an older urban area it’s standard—enough for a garden and a small shed, not enough for a massive garage or pool.
5. What type of buyer would this suit best?
Someone who wants a newer home in a well-established neighbourhood without paying a premium. It’s a good fit for first-time buyers or downsizers who are okay with a modest floor plan and don’t need a large yard. It might also suit an investor looking for a solid rental with below-average ongoing maintenance risk relative to older homes in the area.