Property Overview
139 Brooksmere Trail is a spacious, modern two-storey home in Winnipeg's Inkster Gardens neighborhood. Built in 2019, it offers 2,292 sqft of living space and sits on a large 7,736 sqft lot with an attached garage. The home features a basement, which is not renovated, and no pool.
Key Characteristics & Appeal
This home’s primary appeal lies in its combination of modern construction and generous space, both inside and out. It is a notably large and new property for its immediate area, ranking in the top 5% of Inkster Gardens for living area and year built. This means you get a contemporary layout without the premium often attached to brand-new builds, while still having a property that stands out in the neighborhood. The substantial lot size offers ample outdoor potential, from gardening to recreation, which is increasingly rare in newer subdivisions.
It would suit buyers looking for a move-in ready, low-maintenance home from this decade, but who prioritize interior and yard space over a fully finished basement. It’s an ideal fit for a growing family seeking room to grow in a settled community, or for anyone who values a newer build to avoid the major system updates common in older Winnipeg homes. A thoughtful perspective is that its "above-average" rankings on its own street suggest a balanced value proposition—it’s a solid, well-sized home on Brooksmere Trail without being an outlier, which can be appealing for both comfort and future resale.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the city-wide average home value shown?
The "average assessed value" comparison provided is against all city-wide properties, including much older homes in established, high-value areas. For its specific neighborhood of Inkster Gardens, this home’s assessment is in the elite top 2%, indicating it is a higher-value property within that community.
2. Is the basement unfinished?
Yes, the listing confirms the basement is not renovated. This presents a blank canvas for future expansion but requires investment to finish as living space.
3. How does the lot size compare to typical properties?
The lot is substantially larger than the average for both Inkster Gardens and the city overall. This is a key feature, providing more private outdoor space than many newer homes.
4. What does the sold price history indicate?
The home sold previously in 2019. The provided price range from that sale is a baseline from its initial purchase. For the exact historical sold price, you must request it directly via the provided email service.
5. Are there any similar properties nearby for comparison?
The listing shows several nearby homes on the same street, such as 133 and 145 Brooksmere Trail, which can give a sense of the immediate streetscape. It also lists properties with similar assessed values across different neighborhoods for market context.