Key Characteristics & Profile
This is a 2022-built single-family home with a living area of 2,189 square feet, situated on a notably large lot of 8,679 square feet. Its assessed value for tax purposes is $599,000. Across nearly every metric—size, land, age, and value—the property ranks in the top 10% citywide, and often in the top handful of homes on its own street. Relative to its immediate neighbours (Orion Crescent), it is newer, larger, and sits on significantly more land than the street average.
The appeal lies in a combination of scarcity and practicality. A home this new, with a footprint above 2,000 square feet on a lot approaching a third of an acre, is uncommon within established city neighbourhoods. It offers modern construction standards (efficiency, layout, materials) without the trade-off of a postage-stamp yard. The land size in particular (top 1% within the community) provides space for expansion, gardening, storage, or simply outdoor privacy—features that become harder to find the closer you get to the city core.
This property would suit buyers who want a functional, move-in-ready family home but also value long-term spatial flexibility. It may resonate with those relocating from suburban settings who are hesitant to compromise on lot size, or with homeowners looking to avoid the compromises of a standard infill build. It is less suited to buyers seeking a fixer-upper, a high-end prestige address, or a compact, low-maintenance lock-and-leave property.
Five Possible FAQs
1. How does the land size here compare to a typical suburban lot in the region?
While many newer subdivisions offer lots in the 3,500 to 5,000 square foot range, this property sits at 8,679 square feet—roughly double the standard for newer single-family zones. It places in the top 9% citywide, which means it is larger than the vast majority of Winnipeg lots, including many in outer-ring developments.
2. Is a 2022 build more reliable than an older home, or are there trade-offs?
A home of this age is unlikely to have major structural issues, and mechanical systems (roof, furnace, windows) have decades of life remaining. However, newer builds sometimes incorporate seasonal settlement or minor finishing flaws as the materials adjust. It is still within the initial period where warranty coverage matters, so a review of any existing new-home warranty documentation would be worthwhile.
3. The assessed value is above the street average—will that mean higher property taxes going forward?
Assessments are based on market conditions at the time of the valuation cycle, not just a home’s features. Being above the street average reflects both the property’s size and its recency. Tax changes occur when assessment increases outpace the city-wide average. A local tax estimator based on current mill rates can give a realistic year-one figure, but future adjustments will depend on market trends across the city, not solely on this property’s value.
4. What does “top 7% citywide for living area” actually mean in terms of usable space?
It means this house is larger than 93% of all comparable properties in Winnipeg. In practical terms, a 2,189-square-foot layout typically allows for three or four bedrooms, a formal living and dining area, and a secondary family room or den, without feeling cramped. It is not a mansion, but it is well above the typical family home of 1,300–1,600 square feet common in older parts of the city.
5. Are there any limitations that come with owning a larger, newer home in this area?
Landscaping and utility envelopes should be confirmed—a newer home on a large lot may have been seeded rather than fully landscaped, which means ongoing investment in sod, trees, irrigation, or fencing. Additionally, because the community (West Kildonan Industrial) is a mixed-use area, it is worth walking the immediate streets to gauge nearby commercial traffic, light industry, or future development plans that could affect the character of the block over time.