68 Frontenac Bay – Property Summary
Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile
This 1,000 sqft home sits on a 5,596 sqft lot in Winnipeg’s Windsor Park neighbourhood, built in 1956. Its most standout feature is the year built: on its own street, it ranks #1 out of 64 homes (top 2%), making it one of the oldest—if not the oldest—on the block. That’s unusual for a 1950s house and suggests the street developed later around it.
The assessed value of $353k sits slightly above the street average ($338.9k) but right around the neighbourhood and city medians. The living area (1,000 sqft) is slightly larger than the street average of 995 sqft, though below both neighbourhood and city averages. The land area is close to the street average, but below the broader city typical lot size.
Where the appeal lies: This isn’t a house that jumps out on paper for size or value. Its real draw is likely for someone who wants a solid mid-century home on a street with slightly bigger-than-average floor plans, in a well-established neighbourhood—and who appreciates being one of the earlier houses on the block (which often means better original bones, mature trees, and less cookie-cutter feel). The below-average living area relative to the city might put off buyers who prioritize square footage, but the land-to-building ratio is decent, leaving room for an addition if needed.
Who it would suit: First-time buyers or downsizers looking for a manageable footprint in a stable, older neighbourhood. Someone who values character and street-level distinction over raw space. Also a potential fit for an investor or renovator who sees upside in a home that’s older than its neighbours, since it may have been maintained differently or could be a candidate for an update.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does this home’s assessed value compare to similar homes nearby?
It’s slightly above the street average ($338.9k vs $353k), right around the neighbourhood average ($354.2k), and below the citywide average for comparable homes ($390.1k). So it’s not overvalued for the area, but you’re paying a small premium versus the immediate street.
2. Is the living area too small for a family?
At 1,000 sqft, it’s smaller than the typical new build, but typical for a 1950s home. Families with young children or those who don’t need a lot of separate rooms often find this size works. The land is large enough that a future addition or basement development (if unfinished) could add space.
3. Why is the year built ranked #1 on the street?
The street (Frontenac Bay) has an average build year of 1956, and this home matches that exactly. But ranking #1 out of 64 means no other house on the street is older, and most are newer. That could indicate the street was mostly built up in the late 1950s through 1960s, with this house being an original or early construction.
4. Is the lot size considered small or large?
It’s 5,596 sqft—right around the street average (5,525 sqft), but below the neighbourhood average (6,030 sqft) and citywide average (6,570 sqft). It’s a typical urban lot for an older Winnipeg neighbourhood, not cramped, but not oversized either.
5. What does “Top 34%” for living area on the street actually mean?
It means this home is larger than 66% of the homes on Frontenac Bay. On the street itself, the average living area is 995 sqft, so at 1,000 sqft, it’s slightly above typical. That’s a small but real edge if you’re comparing homes within the same block.