39 Boulder Bay – Property Summary
Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile
This 1,268 sqft home, built in 1958, sits on a 4,998 sqft lot in Windsor Park. Its standout feature is the living area—well above average for both the street (top 9%) and the neighbourhood (top 12%). The house is one of the older homes on the block (top 12% by age on the street), but its assessed value of $290,000 is below average across all three comparison levels.
The appeal here is straightforward: you get more interior space than most nearby homes, on a lot that's typical for the street but smaller than what's common in the broader neighbourhood. That smaller land area (bottom 8% in Windsor Park) might matter to buyers looking for less yard maintenance, but it also means less room for additions or large gardens. The below-average assessed value suggests the property is priced modestly relative to its immediate peers, which could appeal to value-conscious buyers or those wanting to build equity through updates. It's best suited for someone who prioritizes interior square footage over lot size, or for a buyer comfortable with a 1950s home that may need renovation work to bring it up to current neighbourhood standards.
Five Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does the assessed value compare to similar homes nearby?
It's below the street average ($322,200), well below the neighbourhood average ($354,200), and also below the citywide average ($390,100). Ranked 74th percentile on the street, 94th in the neighbourhood, and 73rd citywide. This means the home is assessed lower than most comparable properties at each level.
2. Is the living area unusually large for a home of this age and lot size?
Yes. At 1,268 sqft, it's about 17% larger than the street average and 16% larger than the neighbourhood average. For a 1958 home on a 5,000 sqft lot, that's a notably roomier interior than typical for this area.
3. Why is the lot size ranked so low in the neighbourhood when it's average citywide?
The street average is 5,447 sqft, so this lot (4,998 sqft) is close to that, ranking in the top 68% on the block. But Windsor Park overall has larger lots—averaging 6,030 sqft—which puts this property in the bottom 8% of the neighbourhood. The citywide average is even larger (6,570 sqft), but the rank looks less extreme (top 55%) because the comparison pool is broader and includes many denser areas.
4. What does "top 12%" for year built on the street actually mean?
It means this home is older than 88% of the other houses on Boulder Bay. The street's average year built is 1957, so this 1958 house is right in line with the block's character—not unusually old, but definitely a mid-century home compared to newer subdivisions nearby.
5. Should I expect the assessed value to rise after renovations?
Possibly, but the current $290,000 assessment reflects the home as-is. The below-average value relative to the neighbourhood (top 94%) suggests there's room for appreciation if you update the property. However, the smaller lot size will always be a limiting factor compared to many Windsor Park homes, so any increase would likely come from improving the interior finishes and systems rather than adding square footage.