Property Overview: 60 Kirby Drive, Heritage Park, Winnipeg
Section 1: Key Characteristics & Appeal
This 4-level split home, built in 1967, stands out for its generous proportions and prime lot. Its key characteristic is substantial space: at 2,589 sq ft, the living area ranks in the top 2% city-wide, offering significantly more room than typical homes. This is complemented by an expansive 11,559 sq ft lot, also in the city's top 4%, providing rare outdoor space and privacy for the area.
The appeal lies in its established, elite positioning within a desirable neighbourhood. The data shows it consistently outperforms benchmarks on its street, in Heritage Park, and across Winnipeg for both size and lot. The home has a renovated basement and an attached garage. Recent sold prices indicate strong and growing value.
This property would ideally suit a buyer looking for a long-term family home where space—both indoors and out—is a non-negotiable priority. It’s for those who value an established neighbourhood character and are perhaps less interested in a brand-new build, but instead seek a property with proven, above-average metrics and the room to customize. It also appeals to the value-conscious buyer who understands that a larger lot and generous square footage in a mature area are appreciating assets.
Section 2: Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does the home’s age impact its value?
Built in 1967, it is newer than most on its street (top 2%), but around the city average. This suggests the neighbourhood is well-established, and the value is driven more by its size, lot, and location than by being a recent build. Buyers should budget for updates consistent with a home of this vintage.
2. The assessed value seems lower than recent sold prices. Why?
The assessed value is for municipal tax purposes and often lags behind the current market. The sold price history shows a clear upward trend, with the 2024 sale price being notably higher than the 2020 sale and the current assessed value, indicating strong market demand for this specific property.
3. What does the "Elite" ranking for living area actually mean?
It means this home is larger than 98% of comparable homes city-wide. In practical terms, you are getting significantly more interior space than the typical Winnipeg house, which averages around 1,342 sq ft. This is the home's most standout statistical feature.
4. Is the large lot a common feature in this area?
No. While the lot is elite city-wide, it is even more exceptional locally. On Kirby Drive, it's the #1 ranked lot for size (top 2%), and in all of Heritage Park, it's still in the top 2%. This level of land is a rare find in the neighbourhood.
5. Who determines the "comparable homes" group for these rankings?
The comparisons are drawn from three tiers: homes on the same street, in the same neighbourhood (Heritage Park), and across the entire city. This layered approach shows the property's strength isn't just local—it holds up as exceptional on a broader scale, particularly for size and land.