Property Overview
76 Mallard Way is a one-storey home in Winnipeg's Inkster Gardens neighbourhood. Built in 1983, it features 1,040 sqft of living space, a renovated basement, and a detached garage on a 4,998 sqft lot. Its assessed value is $39,600. The home last sold in September 2020 for an estimated $31,500–$34,500.
Key Characteristics & Appeal
This home presents a straightforward, manageable property. Its primary appeal lies in its practicality: the renovated basement adds functional living space, and the detached garage offers utility or storage. The lot size is typical for the street and provides decent outdoor space.
Statistically, the property sits firmly in the middle range for its immediate area in terms of size, value, and age. This isn't a standout luxury home, but rather a stable, average property on its street. It would likely suit a first-time buyer or an investor looking for a modest, no-fuss entry into the market. Its value is in being a competent, renovated baseline home in its community, without major pretensions or obvious deficiencies. A thoughtful perspective is that its "average" metrics could indicate predictability and lower risk compared to properties that rank very high or very low in their peer groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the assessed value the same as the market value?
No. The assessed value of $39,600 is for municipal tax purposes. The market value—what a buyer would pay—is typically higher and is influenced by current market conditions. The home's last known sale price was in the $31,500–$34,500 range in 2020.
2. How does this home compare to others in Inkster Gardens?
The home is slightly below average in size and older than many in the wider Inkster Gardens area. However, on its own street (Mallard Way), it is very typical in terms of living area, lot size, age, and assessed value.
3. What does having a "renovated basement" mean?
The listing confirms the basement is renovated, but the specific finishes, quality, and whether it includes a legal suite or additional bedrooms are not detailed. This would require clarification from the seller or a viewing.
4. What is the significance of the property rankings provided?
The rankings (e.g., "Top 41%") show how this property compares to similar homes in three areas: its street, the Inkster Gardens neighbourhood, and city-wide. They indicate whether a feature is above or below the median (50%) benchmark. For this home, most metrics show it is consistently around the middle of the pack.
5. How can I find out the exact historical sale price?
The exact sale price is not publicly displayed. The listing service offers to provide it manually via email upon request, stating they aim to reply by the end of the same day without using the contact for unsolicited marketing.