44 Bernier Bay – Property Summary
Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile
This is a 912 sqft home on a 6,141 sqft lot, built in 1956, with an assessed value of $350,000. The property sits in the Windsor Park neighbourhood of Winnipeg.
What stands out: The year built is notable — this is one of the older homes on Bernier Bay, ranking 2nd out of 54 houses on the street. For someone who values character, solid postwar construction, or a more established streetscape, that’s a meaningful detail. The land area is generous by citywide standards (top 28% citywide), though smaller than the average lot on this particular street. The living area is below average at every geographic level, which keeps the assessed value more moderate than much of the city.
Where the appeal lies: This property offers a lower entry point in terms of square footage while sitting on a lot that’s large enough for expansion, a garage, or outdoor space. The assessed value sits close to the neighbourhood and street averages, so there’s no obvious premium baked in for the smaller home size. The land-to-building ratio is favorable — you're paying more for the lot than the structure, which can appeal to buyers thinking long-term.
Who it suits: First-time buyers looking to get into a mature neighbourhood with established trees and sidewalks, without paying for more house than they need. Also suits buyers who want to renovate or build — the lot size and older structure give flexibility. Less suited to someone who wants a move-in-ready, maximized floor plan or a newer build in a suburban development.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does the assessed value compare to similar homes nearby?
It's right around average. On the street, it ranks 31st out of 54 homes (top 57%), with a street average of $362,200. In the Windsor Park neighbourhood, the average is $354,200. Citywide, the average for comparable homes is $390,100, so this property sits below that — largely due to the smaller living area.
2. Is the lot size actually good or bad?
It depends on the comparison. On Bernier Bay, this lot is smaller than most — ranked 51st out of 54 (top 94%), with the street average at 7,332 sqft. But in the wider Windsor Park neighbourhood, it's just above average, and citywide it ranks in the top 28%. So relative to the immediate street, it's tight; relative to the city, it's a solid-size lot.
3. Why is being an older home (1956) considered a positive here?
On Bernier Bay, the average year built is 1957, and this home is the second-oldest on the street. That places it among the earliest houses in a very consistent age bracket, which often means better original materials, larger lot allocations from that era, and a more established feel. It's less common to find a street with such a tight age cluster, so being near the start of that cluster can be a distinguishing feature.
4. What does "Below Average" mean for living area at each geographic level?
The home is 912 sqft. The street average is 1,022 sqft, the neighbourhood average is 1,091 sqft, and the citywide average for comparable homes is 1,342 sqft. So in every comparison, the home is smaller than the median — but the gap is narrowest on the street (about 11% smaller) and widest citywide (about 32% smaller). For a buyer, that means you're getting a more modest interior footprint, but one that's consistent with what's typical on this block.
5. How was the ranking data calculated?
The rankings compare this property to a peer group of similar homes at the street, neighbourhood, and citywide levels. A higher rank number means you rank lower relative to peers (e.g., 51st out of 54 means you're in the bottom 10% for that metric on the street). The "Top X%" refers to the percentage of peers you outperform — so top 28% means you have more land area than 72% of comparable homes citywide. Rankings are based on size, value, or year depending on the metric.